Sungrave - Idyll (2024) Hi-Res

While SUNGRAVE's members had been at it for many years prior to meeting, their debut album, Idyll, is the result of a monumental effort in exploration. During the creation, each member expanded upon their tried-and-true forms of self-expression, diving into the world of synth, sampling, and vocals; as well as collaborating with other artists. The result is an incredibly dense, dynamic, and flowing concept album.

The story - Telling of a wayfarer's journey outward from a tormented existence at Earth's core, Idyll is an introspection, dealing with many internal and external obstacles to happiness. The album laments of the inevitable devastation that is global warming, of personal experiences with the Fentanyl crisis, and of systemic oppression; while also acknowledging the protagonist's tendency towards resentment. The protagonist relentlessly confronts his problems, but a new one always awaits him, leading him to question whether or not he's on a fool's errand.