In the current environment of alternative pop, artists are increasingly expected to deliver music that functions as a multi-sensory experience. MILYAM, an independent artist operating under her own label, MILYAM EMPIRE, meets this expectation head-on with her latest single, "Lost in the Jungle." The track is a deliberate departure from conventional pop structures, opting instead for a cinematic approach that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional resonance....

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...