Astari Nite’s single “Tongue Tied Galore” and its new album Resolution of Happiness (out June 21, 2024 via Negative Gain Productions on digital download, limited edition vinyl LP and streaming) has a wonderfully scuzzy edginess reminiscent of Shadow Project, Rozz Williams’ post-Christian Death band. The confident but slightly quavering vocals from Mychael Ghost speaking to feelings of existential weariness and alienation – with others and with oneself. The sparkling and fuzzy guitar work and urgent rhythms lend the song a spirit of desperation and resignation tugging at each other in opposite emotional directions. The music with its old DV camera aesthetic of the band performing in various environments and times of day looks like a future segment of the V/H/S franchise set in the group’s home town of Miami bringing to the presentation of the music a menacing resonance that suits the subject matter of the lyrics. Watch that video on YouTube and follow Astari Nite at the links below.
Queen City Sounds and Art 
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