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...

A Multidimensional Artist Milo Kobayashi Rewriting the Hip-Hop Narrative. Milo Kobayashi's music is hard to put into a single category because it mixes styles and influences in a way that is both new and interesting. This rapper, singer, and artist was born in Osaka, Japan, and grew up in North Augusta, SC. His hip-hop music shows both of his cultures. Tracks pulse with the accuracy of a...