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...

There is a specific, jagged texture to resentment that ViperSnatch captures perfectly in "Sweet Melodies", resembling the sensation of swallowing a ball of crumpled aluminum foil. From the heart of Central Queensland, this trio Lily, Riley, and Kailee delivers a Garage Rock revival sound that feels less like a performance and more like a necessary biological function. https://open.spotify.com/track/4M41nanfEyXyWuxkM6kYoP?si=YWPh-i_jRmmeMARTEIXIkw The track opens with a passive-aggressive spoken intro,...