Tineidae – Dead Chapters (Digital Album – Artificers)
Ukrainian artist Pavlo Storonsky has been active under the Tineidae moniker for several years, building an impressive and successful discography. A prolific musician, he has once again released multiple albums this year. His latest solo work, released on the Polish label Artificers, presents a distinct shift from his recent output on Cryo Chamber. Revisiting his roots, he has completed several ‘older’ tracks reminiscent of the IDM golden era, particularly the albums associated with Tympanik Audio. This album embodies sonic intelligence, minimalism, and creativity, all of which contribute to its visionary appeal. Tineidae excels in crafting brilliant, ice-cold soundscapes propelled by slow, deliberate rhythms. The vintage sound treatments, rich in texture, are at times overwhelming, delivering a profound auditory, blasting, experience. The music often takes on a ‘space-like’ quality, occasionally expanding into fully Cinematic passages. Deep, resonating vibrations seem to reverberate within you, amplifying the album’s almost mystical allure. “Dead Chapters” showcases Tineidae at his finest, a masterful work that truly captivates the listener. (Rating:8½ ).
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About Tineidae
Tineidae is the project of Ukrainian artist Pavlo Storonsky, based in Poland. Storonsky debuted with “Lights” on Tympanik Audio in 2012, working in an IDM-influenced style before moving toward Ambient and Cinematic sound as part of the Cryo Chamber roster, where he also recorded the collaboration album “Reports From Isul” with Burma Project.
“Dead Chapters” was released digitally on September 6, 2024 via the Polish label Artificers, returning to the IDM style of his early records. In a 2025 Tineidae interview with Side-Line, Storonsky described the project as a mechanism of emotional self-regulation. The album reviewed here is that Artificers release.
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