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”:

About Kompuls

Kompuls is a solo project of German musician Tim Kniep, whose other groups include Ars Moriendi, Calvin & König, Monokrom, Synapscape, Templegarden’s, and The Incredible Three. “Interaltro,” a six-track digital mini-album released on Ant-Zen on June 11, 2025, is Kompuls’ debut release.

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