Anatoly Grinberg – Snowing (Ant-Zen)

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snow pellets are small, resilient spheres or irregular fragments of crystallized snow, often encasing frozen water within their compact structures. born through delicate atmospheric processes, partial melting, refreezing, or the gradual compaction of snow by wind, they embody the intricate geometry of winter’s transient artistry.

this winter, anatoly grinberg invites us into his newest creation: a resonant world of granular synthesis where sound becomes sculpture, and the hush of frozen air turns into music – a space where science dissolves seamlessly into poetry.
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releases November 4, 2025

anatoly grinberg, known by his artistic moniker tokee, is a moscow-based sound mixer, mastering engineer, and composer whose work bridges film, television, and experimental electronica. he refined his craft in sound engineering and mastering at the israeli school of sound in tel aviv, where his fascination with the hidden architecture of sound began to take shape.

since the early 2000s, anatoly grinberg has sculpted sonic landscapes that balance emotional resonance with meticulous precision, marking the emergence of a distinct and contemplative voice within the electronic avant-garde. through the influential ant-zen label, he has collaborated with artists including mark spybey, gwenn tremorin (flint glass), and andreas davids (xotox), each project revealing new dimensions of his immersive and introspective sound world.

artwork by stefan alt.
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Kompuls – Interalto (Ant-Zen)

KOMPULS is the solo project of tim kniep, best known as one half of the industrial duo synapscape. a longtime figure in the german electronic music scene, kniep is recognized for his intense vocal delivery, complex rhythmic structures, and innovative sound design.

‘interaltro’, the debut album by KOMPULS, is an intricate fusion of depth and complexity, where rhythmic noise provides a dynamic foundation. the relentless pulse serves as a canvas for eclectic sonic threads, capturing the spirit of the times with subtlety and nuance.

balancing raw intensity with refinement, the album ventures into experimental territory, propelled by broken beats and technoid influences that create a surreal auditory experience. kniep’s sound design intertwines electronic, idm and glitch, creating a constantly shifting klangteppich – a sound carpet – where timbres evolve and fragment in perpetual motion.

ultimately, ‘interaltro’ stands as a cohesive artistic statement, inviting the listener into a layered exploration of structure and fragmentation, where sound unfolds with intellectual rigor and unpredictability.

KOMPULS : tim kniep
artwork by stefan alt

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Derma – Gran Monoplano (Ant-Zen)

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DERMA, a collaboration between riccardo bianchi and massimo magrini (also known as BAD SECTOR), embodies a sophisticated fusion of retro-futuristic electronica and poetic lyricism. originating in 1995 and revitalized in 2020, this project has become a distinctive voice in the italian synthwave scene.

their musical approach combines analog loops, diverse vocal inserts, and synthetic arrangements, blending ’70s and ’80s synth-electro aesthetics with modern production techniques. this unique amalgamation results in a raw yet refined auditory experience, where abrasive electronic textures intertwine with complex vocal arrangements.

DERMA’s lyrics, delivered in italian through singing and declamation, explore introspective decadence and everyday science fiction. drawing inspiration from krautrock, ebm, and cold wave, their music creates a nostalgic yet forward-thinking soundscape that appeals to both retro enthusiasts and contemporary audiences seeking a darker, more cerebral dance music experience.

their compositions serve as sonic time capsules, echoing the past while envisioning the future, with sharp, icy melodies set to danceable rhythms.

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released April 17, 2025

DERMA: riccardo bianchi (voice) & massimo magrini (music)
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DERMA – gran monoplano [trailer]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JQtzWU2fqQ

websites:
www.bad-sector.com/derma
bad-sector.bandcamp.com

Anatoly Grinberg And Mark Spybey – Crop-Dusting (Ant-Zen)

Label Description: for this, their fourth release, the duo of ANATOLY GRINBERG and MARK SPYBEY continue to carefully straddle the blurred lines between electronic and acoustic music and on a more personal level, the difficulties imposed by the political landscape and climate that separates and divides nations and people. friends, united in a common language. to create art.

Solar X – Masters Of Meanders (Ant-Zen)

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this is a digital reissue and extended version of the 3″cd ‘masters of meanders’ by the pioneer of post-perestroika russian electronic music roman belavkin aka SOLAR X. 5 songs were originally released as 3″ cd via the compilation ‘travel sickness’ on hymen records. enriched and completed with three lost and unreleased songs, recorded in the same period of time.

roman belavkin, known as SOLAR X, is a russian artist praised for his contributions to electronic music, martial arts, and artificial intelligence. SOLAR X’s unique sound draws from idm, electro and experimental electronica, characterized by deep basslines and delicate melodies. his compositions often evoke themes of space, nature, and human emotion, guiding listeners through introspective and cosmic journeys.

his second album ‘xrated’ (1997) was reissued and recognized by the wire for showcasing the soviet union’s untapped talent. in 1998, he signed with london’s worm interface label, and his album ‘little pretty automatic’ has been lauded as one of the best in electronic music. a key figure in russian electronic music, belavkin founded the art-tek records label, introducing post-soviet artists to the world. recently, ptuch magazine named SOLAR X the most influential person in modern russian electronic music.

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released February 24, 2025

track 01-04 & 08 originally released on: v.a. travel sickness. 8×3″cd box set. hymen records ¥410
track 05, 06 & 07 previously unreleased

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INTERVIEW:
a man with no borders: phd in computer science and musician SOLAR X
en.tight.media/post/interview-solar-x

LITTLE PRETTY AUTOMATIC (EXTENDED VERSION). digital re-release of the classic album & bonus tracks
thesolarx.bandcamp.com/album/little-pretty-automatic-extended-version

thesolarx.bandcamp.com
solarx.net

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Anatoly Grinberg & Andreas Davids – Emergency Landing (Ant-Zen)

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EMERGENCY LANDING – a remix mini album & addendum to the album INSPIRED BY A TRAGEDY by anatoly grinberg (aka tokee) and andreas davids (mainly known from xotox).

remixes by room of wires, autoclav1.1, flint glass, loss, empusae, ah cama-sotz and spherical disrupted

released November 4, 2024

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INSPIRED BY A TRAGEDY:
ant-zen.bandcamp.com/album/inspired-by-a-tragedy

Anatoly Grinberg & Andreas Davids – Inspired By A Tragedy (Ant-Zen)

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INSPIRED BY A TRAGEDY is a collaborative album between anatoly grinberg (aka tokee) and andreas davids (mainly known from xotox). their obsession manifests as a cinematic odyssey through an enigmatic dystopian story, where silence can resound with intensity and noise can become inconsequential. the superficial weight of matter can dissolve into an intricate idm-ish loops, metamorphosing an entire composition into a meticulously crafted form. hypnotic repetition, crunchy beats and lush, expansive swells serve as the catalyst for their journey through ambient soundscapes, revealing new dimensions of auditory perception.

INSPIRED BY A TRAGEDY – the plot: a violent shudder sent the small plane plummeting towards the snow-capped mountains. the sole survivors pieced together the fractured memories of the inexplicable descent. days bled into a desperate struggle against the elements, panic a constant companion – a place where even the mountains whispered warnings. one terrifying night, an unseen force ripped through their camp. they fled in terror, leaving only a slashed tent and a chilling tableau. days later, rescuers found the scattered bodies, some bearing strange internal injuries, others with signs of radiation exposure. recovered journals hinted at strange lights in the sky and an oppressive sense of dread since the crash. theories swirled, but none explained the bizarre events. the incident became a haunting legend, a grim reminder of human fragility in the face of the untamed wilderness.