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Release Date Friday 19th June 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
PRINCE OF FAILURE - THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM DANIEL TOMPKINS
(TESSERACT) & PAUL ORTIZ (CHIMP SPANNER) - AVAILABLE ON DIGIPACK
CD EDITION INCLUDES 8-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET WITH LYRICS & ORIGINAL
ARTWORK AND LP VINYL.
'Prince of Failure' marks a significant shift in Daniel Tompkins' creative world
Written & developed over several years with Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner), the album
traces a long internal process rather than a single moment of inspiration. The material
reflects on neurodivergence, masking, & the psychological weight of living out of
alignment with expectation - themes that shape both the narrative & the sound of the
record.
The Prince is presented as an archetype rather than a persona: a name given to the
internal voice formed through self- doubt, perfectionism, & misinterpretation. By
defining it, Tompkins reframes it. The songs move through states of disorientation,
isolation, & repetition before arriving at a quieter form of acceptance. The emphasis is
on observation rather than resolution.
"Rightly lauded for his supreme technical skills" CLASH
Musically, the album develops the atmosphere of Daniel Tompkins' earlier solo work
into darker, more reflective territory. Paul's spacious arrangements, electronic textures
& powerful guitar work sit alongside intimate, close- mic vocals, creating a strong
sense of immediacy without sacrificing the dynamic scope associated with Tompkins'
progressive background & work with TesseracT. The pacing is restrained & deliberate
with interludes & recurring motifs reinforcing the feeling of a continuous
psychological arc.
The decision to release the record under the name 'Prince of Failure' reflects the
collaborative identity of the project & separates it from Tompkins' previous roles. It
allows the work to exist on its own terms, without reference to past expectations. The
'Prince of Failure' now stands as an official creative partnership between Tompkins &
Ortiz, a shared vision with long-term intent.
Track Listing
Tracks: The Glass Veil (01:38)
Dream Stealer (05:20)
Moonlight (04:09)
Phantom (04:01)
Fragile Crown (03:14)
Saturn's Shadow (04:16)
Silent Throne (04:50)
Horizon (feat Krystyn Hope) (05:08)
Palace Of Echoes (00:42)
Prince Of Failure (03:39)
Heartless (03:36)
Jaded Mantra (05:43)
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