Kompuls – Interaltro (Digital Mini-Album – Ant-Zen)
Many Industrial fans will already know Tim Kniep from projects such as Synapscape, Ars Moriendi, Monokrom, Templegarden’s, and more. With Kompuls, he now presents his debut mini-album, a six-track exploration of sound.
There’s a lot to unpack here. Kniep seems to treat audio like raw material—collecting, manipulating, and transforming sounds before stitching them into complex structures. The result often feels glitchy and fragmented, yet it holds together as a compact, controlled chaos that at times edges into IDM territory. From bombastic eruptions to intricate, meticulously crafted constructions, every track reflects both his long-standing experience and undeniable expertise.
The outcome is a debut that feels fresh, daring, and—above all—successful. A strong new chapter from this German artist. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Contrapensum”:
https://ant-zen.bandcamp.com/track/contrapensum
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