North Star Union - Echoes of Decay
North Star Union is kicking up quite the dust with their latest release, Echoes of Decay, a ballad of despair. Between the smoky and dark notes, they tease out stories from their surroundings and wrap them up with character, making songs out of them. This is an Icelandic band heavily influenced by the nature of their surroundings and the many stories it carries. They have found their niche in folk rock and are truly owning and diversifying the genre further. Just when you think they have done it all, they find new ways of expression and experimentation within the genre. The track hits the floor running with the drums, and the notes and lyrical progression do not stop. The Icelandic band has a strong set of storytellers; every note and lyric sets the scene for an image only we can see. The drums seem to be the soul of the track as they pump the song's veins with pure brilliance. The gothic edge, paired with a folk-like ambience, gives us a potent and intoxicating musical concoction. The song is a bewildering state of transformation that is suspended from reality. How to Train Your Dragon has a similar pace of unfolding as the song; the track would work like a charm in the film. What sets North Star Union apart is the way they express vulnerability through electric guitar strums and an almost grunge delivery of lyrics. Through all that stunning music and storytelling, there's a spark of unmatched brilliance that the world must acknowledge. If you like their music, click on the links attached to learn more about their upcoming performances and releases.
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