On November 9th, 2018, Koen Holkamp (of Mountains) will release his Thrill Jockey debut as BEAST, entitled Ens. Crafted leading up to and after the birth of Koen's first child, Ens is a profoundly intimate and heartfelt journey into the composer"s psyche. BEAST reins in his sprawling sound with new resolve, crafting tightly constructed pieces of engaging and ecstatic beauty.
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November 9, 2018
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