Alas – “Epäsymmetriaa” (opens in new tab)

The Finnish screamo band Alas have spent this decade accumulating a spotless catalog, full of searing, dynamic, abrasive post-hardcore that stays true to its genre while still appealing to those of us who merely dabble in that life. That streak continues with "Epäsymmetriaa," a new Alas song out this week as part of a split 12" with Karnabahar. It's being released by an enormous number of different record labels in various territories worldwide, and it sounds expansive on that global scale. L...