From the vibrant cultural landscape of Tunisia to the eclectic music scene of Montreal, Maleq is a Canadian artist who is injecting a fresh breath of air into the electronic music industry. His unique style is a fusion of electronic elements with the rich, traditional rhythms of his North African roots, resulting in a sound that is distinctively his own. Maleq's musical journey started with the...

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...