Release date: April 04th.

Single milky clear LP in gatefold.

With INTERVAL, TESA release their seventh studio album, once again reaffirming their distinctive position within the European instrumental and heavy music scene. Two decades after their formation, the band continues to move deliberately beyond trends, genres, and short-lived expectations. Instead, TESA focus on reduction, consistency, and an intense exploration of sound, space, and silence.

 INTERVAL unfolds as a precisely constructed sonic landscape comprising four extended compositions. Heavy riffs, dense rhythms, and atmospheric textures stand alongside moments of restraint and stillness. The music derives its impact not from constant escalation, but from controlled tension, dynamics, and patience. Every sound is placed with intention; every pause forms an integral part of the composition.

The pieces were premiered as part of the music film TESA MAN, which opened the Riga International Film Festival 2024.

TESA MAN is a poetic exploration of the relationship between collective creativity and the natural world. Blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, the film invites the viewer into an animistic experience: music performed by TESA in a frozen Baltic landscape attempts to transform air, steam, ash, and clay into something more alive.

INTERVAL was recorded at Hodila Studio in Valmiera, Latvia — the band’s long-standing creative hub. In close collaboration with producer, engineer, and studio owner Ģirts Laumanis, TESA shaped a sound that feels raw, clear, and profound at once. This continuous partnership, dating back to the band’s first recordings in 2005, has been instrumental in defining their sonic identity and lends INTERVAL a remarkable sense of cohesion.

Mastering was handled by James Plotkin, known for his work with artists such as Sunn O))), Earth, Electric Wizard, and Tim Hecker. His approach enhances the album’s spatial depth and dynamic range without softening its physical intensity. The result is a sound that feels both immediate and meditative, precisely conveying the music’s emotional tensions.

TESA have also earned a reputation as an exceptional live act. Through extensive touring — including performances alongside Neurosis — they have become known for intense, immersive shows. Enhanced by visual projections, their concerts transcend the conventional live experience, creating an atmosphere that is almost physically tangible. Music, light, and space merge into a powerful and enveloping experience that draws audiences deep into TESA’s world.

INTERVAL is not an album that demands attention — it invites it. It rewards patience and leaves space for personal interpretation. Heavy and direct, yet sensitive in its use of silence, the album finds TESA at the height of their artistic maturity. A timeless work that confirms the band as one of the defining voices of Latvian instrumental rock over the past two decades.

International Press

“INTERVAL proves that true mastery lies in constantly questioning the meaning of noise and silence. TESA ignore trends and labels; their strength lies in authenticity and sensitivity.”
— Artur Mieczkowski, Anxious Musick Magazine (PL)

“A strong contender for Latvian Guitar Album of the Year. INTERVAL confidently stands alongside Control (2020), which received the Golden Microphone Award.”
— Kaspars Zaviļeiskis, LSM.lv