Astari Nite – Resolution Of Happiness (Digital/CD Album – Negative Gain Productions)
A decade after their self-released debut album, Astari Nite returns with their sixth full-length release. The band’s influences have remained largely consistent over the years, staying true to their signature Post-Punk sound. This sound blends dark, melancholic guitar riffs and deep bass lines with icy electronic textures and synth leads, creating a compelling contrast. This time, however, the vocals stand out more prominently than ever before, evoking an intriguing blend of David Bowie and Peter Murphy. While not every track hits the same high, the album contains real gems, particularly in its first half. It’s worth noting that, especially in Europe, this band still doesn’t receive the recognition they deserve. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Tongue Tied Galore”:
https://astarinitengp.bandcamp.com/track/tongue-tied-galore
Since you’re here …
… we have a small favour to ask. More people are reading Side-Line Magazine than ever but advertising revenues across the media are falling fast. Unlike many news organisations, we haven’t put up a paywall – we want to keep our journalism as open as we can - and we refuse to add annoying advertising. So you can see why we need to ask for your help.
Side-Line’s independent journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. But we do it because we want to push the artists we like and who are equally fighting to survive.
If everyone who reads our reporting, who likes it, helps fund it, our future would be much more secure. For as little as 5 US$, you can support Side-Line Magazine – and it only takes a minute. Thank you.
The donations are safely powered by Paypal.
