KOR's debut album, "COEUR CORAIL" (Coral Heart).



It features nine tracks, including "STAR SEEDS" and the title track.



The album blends jazz rhythms, electronic beats, trip-hop vibes, and pop influences.

Good Intentions was born from conflict— both the internal conflict I experience as an artist trying to shape and define my own authentic voice, and the external conflicts which we all often face in our work, friendships, and life. This album is an exploration of dissonance in the absence of resolution and the intentions which guide us. It is a deeply personal and unapologetic reflection of who I am at this moment.



These compositions emerged while I was living abroad in 2022, a period marked by my departure from convention towards a philosophy of exploration. The album captures my transformation as I discovered new compositional methods and further embraced my love for the avant-garde. As a composer I am deeply inspired by art that is evocative and experimental, and informed by my upbringing in Hartford, Connecticut, where I grew up surrounded by the musical legacy of the great Jackie McLean.



To me, the most magical moments in music are those times when the notated material and improvisations become so intertwined they are nearly indistinguishable. The music of Good Intentions was crafted with a flexibility and openness that invites the performers to create these moments of synergy. Consequently, selecting the band was pivotal in shaping the sound of this project. Each part was written specifically for these incredible musicians, and I am so profoundly grateful to them for bringing this musical vision to life.



Good Intentions is dedicated to all the wonderful friends and family who helped make this album a reality. A big thank you to Jordi Pujol at Fresh Sound Records for his support; to my band, Lucas Kadish, Yvonne Rogers, Kanoa Mendenhall, Timothy Angulo, and Josh Evans, for their incredible musicianship; to Adi Meyerson for her presence, support, and guidance throughout the entire process; to Chris McCarthy, Lex Korten, Peter Enriquez, and Eli Heath for their generous help in post; to my brother, Nathan Hellmuth, for his encouragement and assistance; to my mother and father for their endless support of my passions; and to all the friends who offered an ear, a hand, and/or a hug during this process. I love you all.

With best intentions,





—Alden

The Circle of Life is the second full-length release from Elk Hunter, a thematic and sonic evolution from 2023’s The Nowhere Ram. While our debut was forged in fire—blistering, restless, and scorched—this album is shaped by water: deep, cold, and relentless in its erosion.



Each track flows through the cycles of death, rebirth, and transformation. From crashing waves of distortion to the still, haunted moments between movements, The Circle of Life channels the emotional weight and destructive beauty of water in all its forms.



This record features:



Killed – vocals & strings (the current and the cry)

Tempest – guitar (the storm surge)

Bloodfang – bass (the undertow)

Lebby – drums (the crashing tide)

Expect a darker, more fluid sound—atmospheric yet crushing. Harsh vocals cut through layers of string arrangements and storm-driven guitars, all grounded in tidal rhythms and low-end swells.



The Circle of Life is Elk Hunter at a new depth—ritualistic, elemental, and unflinching. For those who find beauty in the flood, and peace in the pull beneath the surface.



My mom did the cover art. it is 2:32 am here in Colorado. She passed January 4th 2021. She was an artist. She was a pinstriper/sign letter/graphic artist, and did it all with a paintbrush. She died right outside her art studio in the snow of a heart attack at 59, her name was Kristie Byrnes and she was one of the greats. Sorry if I am getting too deep, but that's what this album is.



Graphic design layout by Jennifer Barry

Logo design by Jadon Wing