Electronic · UA · Active since 1990

Tineidae

Crystalline glitch and vast cinematic drones that feel like drifting through deep space or a deserted neon city. High-definition IDM for late-night focus.

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Tineidae is the primary creative outlet for Ukrainian producer Pavlo Storonskyi, whose work represents a sophisticated evolution of the 'Tympanik Audio' sound. Emerging from the post-industrial and dark ambient scenes of Lviv, Storonskyi has refined a signature aesthetic that bridges the gap between cinematic sound design and rhythmic IDM.

His work is characterized by high-fidelity production, utilizing granular synthesis and complex layering to create 'wide harmonic soundscapes' that often reference cosmic or biological themes. Throughout his career, including his relocation to Poland, he has maintained a consistent focus on the 'nature of things,' translating abstract physical concepts into sonic experiences. Critically, he is often grouped with artists like Access to Arasaka and Subheim for his ability to maintain melodic accessibility within highly technical, glitch-heavy frameworks. His recent output on labels like Cryo Chamber has leaned further into the dark ambient and space-ambient realms, emphasizing vastness and existential dread over the aggressive industrial roots of his early career.

Our Catalog18 Albums · 2012 · 2025
The Sound · Center of GravityWeighted across the artist's discography. Tap a trait for examples.
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Access to Arasaka

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Erode

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ALEPH

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Gridlock

Shares idm, glitch, downtempo (subgenres); layered_dense, noise_textured, digital_clarity (production style)

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offshore

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DRT

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Defrag

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