KOBURG’s ‘Painted Stars’ illuminates the void with a luminous invocation for the dreamers

Winchester’s KOBURG continues her bright and dynamic ascent with ‘Painted Stars’, as the symphonic metal soloist opens up on her new album ‘Twisted Fairytale’. It’s a cinematic prelude to a universe only she could create, one where the ephemeral is exalted, and every note feels like a heartbeat echoing through the cosmos.

As always, KOBURG remains a creative force entirely her own. Vocals, guitars, synths, arrangements; every element bears her mark. Yet there’s nothing solitary about this track. In fact, ‘Painted Stars’ feels like a call to unity, a beckoning to the quiet visionaries and weary wanderers. “Come alive, come alive,” she urges over a sweeping orchestral swell, her voice equal parts flame and prayer.

Built on a foundation of layered guitars and atmospheric electronics, the track leans fully into grandeur without ever tipping into excess. Evan Rodaniche’s mix is crisp yet immersive, while the legendary Ted Jensen lends his mastering touch, ensuring that every kick, chime, and whisper of breath lands with clarity and purpose.

What elevates ‘Painted Stars’ is its message as a poetic reminder of the impermanence of all things, and the luminous force that remains: love. Lines like “the love you give transcends the life you live” are delivered with such conviction, they bypass cliché and hit somewhere closer to truth.

If this is the just first chapter of ‘Twisted Fairytale’, consider it a portal. Step through it, and don’t be surprised if you come out changed.