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...

Ricky Earlywine announces his resurrection with the release of "move like this", a track that channels intense physical survival into an impeccably polished R&B groove. The Lacey, Washington-based AuDHD creator and independent performer recorded the single following a life-altering stint in the ICU. While trauma typically leaves a jagged, raw edge on tape, Earlywine pivots, funneling his reclamation into striking technical precision directly from...