Compound Radius constructed a melodic sanctuary for the malaised with their seminal post-grunge single, Hands of Destiny –

Compound Radius carries the spirit of Seattle grunge in their core, holding onto the understanding that the visceral aesthetic was more than a moment in time. It is a philosophy for the malaised, and that thread of existentialism runs straight through Hands of Destiny. The track takes influence from Deftones, Alice in Chains, and Incubus before contorting the ferocity into melodic sanctuary for the outliers who were never made to fit the mould, yet pour their blood, sweat and tears into the thankless task of wearing a façade of conformity. You can feel the exhaustion flooding through the energy of the release, imbued with the anger at how outliers can’t be left to find their own sense of peace, purpose, and meaning. It may be an aurally nostalgia-rich anthem, but Compound Radius never lean into sheer assimilation. They just knew what sonic ammunition to pull out to hit the target, and Hands of Destiny is discernibly a bullseye for the duo.

The wider context only strengthens the seminal single. Formed during the global shutdown of 2020, Compound Radius grew from isolation with a sound that refuses confinement. Their wider body of work absorbs funk, soul, folk, baul, Indian classical, electronic textures, melodic instincts, and heavy metal, letting influence move through spiritual vibration and experimentation.

Radius Arnab Datta leads with vocals, guitar, and multilingual lyricism shaped by depth and urgency, while Aditi Datta lifts the emotional reach with her vocals and choreography. Their live history spans high voltage venues, South Asian fusion events, British summer festivals, and support slots for Graham Bonnet. .

Hands of Destiny is now available on all major streaming platforms, including YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast