Here it is—the hidden gem of France’s post-metal/alternative/prog scene in 2025: Astreyane. This trio, first featured in our pages a few months ago with a handful of finely crafted singles, has just released their debut album.
Released independently on CD and digital platforms, VERTIGO is a captivating album where sharp percussion, stormy riffs, melodic bass lines, brooding piano, and epic samples intertwine. It delivers a sonic journey that strikes a perfect balance between power, finesse, and emotional depth, pulling the listener into a cinematic, interstellar soundscape.
Navigating the crossroads of post-metal, alternative rock, and progressive music, Astreyane carves out a genre-defying sound, somewhere between Brutus, Holy Fawn, Long Distance Calling, Marriages, Maybeshewill, PSYCHONAUT & Russian Circles. With the previously released singles UNDA and Terra Incognita already garnering attention, the full album now offers an immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of atmospheric intensity and progressive craftsmanship.
Astreyane’s debut marks a bold statement, showcasing the band’s unique ability to fuse emotion with technical precision. The music oscillates between moments of power, softness, and intensity, creating a distinctive, evocative atmosphere with cinematic and interstellar influences.
VERTIGO is now available for full streaming across all major platforms, alongside digital download and physical formats. Dive into this musical journey and explore the full album below.
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