Modelbau

Modelbau is the experimental solo project of Dutch sound artist Frans de Waard, a veteran of the avant-garde music scene since the 1980s. Known for his work in noise collages, ambient drones, and lo-fi improvisation, de Waard has been a prolific force in projects like Kapotte Muziek, Goem, and Beequeen, while running the influential experimental label Korm Plastics. As Modelbau, he crafts immersive soundscapes using analog synths, tape loops, and field recordings, blending organic textures with industrial grit. Recent releases like *Time Lapse*, *Loess*, and *Judder* showcase his knack for transforming raw, minimalist noise into oddly meditative journeys—like finding serenity in a crumbling factory. The project’s DIY ethos and preference for cassette tapes (and their warbly charm) keep it rooted in underground experimentalism, but the music’s depth rewards anyone willing to lean into its hypnotic chaos.

Genres

Experimental

Dark Ambient

Ambient

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Latest Release

Time Lapse

Modelbau

Single - Released January 31, 2025