Lamiel

Lamiel formed around 2010, with Alen Brenton on vocals and guitar, Eliana Kane on bass, and Ethan Blackwood on drums. Their first album, 'Ashes,' came out that same year, followed by a self-titled record in 2012. That second album included 'Decadence,' a song that became their most recognized track.

Their music pulls from gothic rock and alternative metal, with lyrics that often circle themes of loss and existential questions. Alongside 'Decadence,' songs like 'Haikai No Ningyo' and 'Siva' show their tendency toward melancholic melodies and dense, atmospheric arrangements.

They haven't chased a polished commercial sound, which has drawn some criticism alongside the praise. The band has kept a relatively low profile, letting the music, spare, haunting, and introspective, speak for itself.