Asel Temirbayeva, aka Astari Arc, is a young experimental producer from Almaty, Kazakhstan. A self-taught musician who has quickly crafted a distinctive hyperpop production style, Asel’s mission is to materialize the feelings, fears, and hopes of the Internet age. Driven by her personal narrative, her EP titled CONSUMERCORE delves into the intricacies of overconsumption. Through driving aggressive beats, glitch, and fragmented vocals, she explores the pervasive associations between consumerism and industrialization, unveiling their inescapable impact on our world and capturing the rapid pace of the internet-driven industrial age.