Philipp Münch definitely has a knack for extracting the grit, mud and dust from broken-down synth machines creating sonic shadows that blur the lines between aggressive and sparse.
[Listen | Purchase] Opening with a harsh environment of scraping noise, Philip Münch‘s appetite for the crustier side of post-industrial is severely subtle and effective on the latest release with Ant-Zen entitled Into The Absurd. Vocodered lyrics and manipulated samples weave their way into backdrops of militaristic beatwork while abrasive analog buzzing slides across the floor. It’s the nostalgic, cold, and vintage quality of Into The Absurd that elevates itself amongst the pioneers of industrial sound manglers (ie. Clock DVA, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle). Without a moment of breathing room, thick sheets of alien morse-code are spread across twelve tracks, a mixture of classic audio carving with just the right amount of rhythmic flexibility to keep the entire package en route. Philipp Münch definitely has a knack for extracting the grit, mud and dust from broken-down synth machines creating sonic shadows that blur the lines between aggressive and sparse.
Into The Absurd is out now on Ant-Zen. [Listen | Purchase]
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