North Star Union has released "Echoes of decay", a slice of melodic heavy metal that feels less like a standard studio tracking and more like something dug out of the permafrost. There is a curious quality to Icelandic composer Myrmann’s work here; because he handles all the instrumentation and composition himself at Midgard Studio, the track possesses a singular, frighteningly cohesive nervous system. It...

As its Record Of The Week, BBC Introducing has selected Livvy Lauren, a singer and songwriter from the London, United Kingdom region, to perform "Who You Are" a composition that is both personal and honest. https://soundcloud.com/livvylauren After playing the artist's previous release, titled "Messin'" the BBC has included this record in their playlist. It is the second single that Livvy has released. Livvy Lauren, a self-proclaimed...