Born into a family steeped in music, Oster's journey from Belgium to the heart of the European music scene is one for the books. With six siblings exposing him to a diverse range of sounds, Oster found his calling in music production, quickly making a name for himself across the continent, particularly in Germany and the Balkans, where his collaboration with Dhurata Dora garnered significant...

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...