ATVS – Unveiling The Unseen (Digital Album – Mindtrick Records)
ATVS is a fresh Dutch project born from the collaboration of two artists: Atiq (aka Guido van den Brink, owner of Mindtrick Records) and eVS (aka Erik van Schie). Their debut release features five tracks that draw heavily on Techno elements, with a distinctly dark and experimental edge. At times, this approach evolves into more structured IDM influences. The songs unfold gradually, enveloped in a brooding atmosphere, culminating in a final track that exudes an icy, chilling quality with its subtle arrangements. While not an immediately accessible listen, this debut offers a rich and rewarding experience for those with a taste for the unconventional. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Unbearable Awareness”:
About ATVS
ATVS is the collaborative project of Dutch electronic artists Guido van den Brink, who records as Atiq and founded the Rotterdam label Mindtrick Records, and Erik van Schie, active as eVS. Their debut EP “Unveiling The Unseen” was released on October 4, 2024 on Mindtrick Records and contains five tracks: “The Unseen”, “Savoring Astringency”, “Unbearable Awareness”, “Pulse Jam” and “The Void’s Embrace”. Mastering was handled by Caspar Koster at Hidden Studios, with artwork by Erik van Schie.
Van den Brink also teams up with German producer Dennis Leick, aka Dreadmaul, in Rites Of Passage, whose self-titled debut album appeared on Mindtrick Records in November 2024. “Unveiling The Unseen” is the first release under the ATVS name.
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