Prince of Failure | Prince of Failure

Prince of Failure - the new studio album from Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT) & Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner).

‘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.

Limited Cream White Vinyl edition

Prince Of Failure (2026)

Release June 19, 2026

Black Vinyl edition

Prince Of Failure (2026)

Release June 19, 2026

Digipak edition

Prince Of Failure (2026)

Release June 19, 2026

Musically, the album evolves the atmosphere from Daniel Tompkins’ previous solo works in a darker and more reflective direction. Paul Ortiz’ spacious arrangements, electronic textures, and distinctive guitar work combine with intimate, close-mic'd vocals, creating a strong sense of presence without compromising the dynamic range that characterizes Tompkins’ progressive background and work with TesseracT. The tempo is subdued and well-considered, with interludes and recurring motifs emphasizing the feeling of a coherent psychological development.

The decision to release the album under the name ‘Prince Of Failure’ reflects the project's collaborative identity and distinguishes it from Tompkins’ previous roles. This allows the work to stand on its own without reference to prior expectations. ‘Prince Of Failure’ thus emerges as an official creative partnership between Tompkins and Ortiz – a shared vision with a long-term perspective.