American industrial and alternative metal duo Esoterik have released their new single, “Dirt,” accompanied by an official visualizer. The track is taken from their upcoming album, Nü Skin, and combines aggressive industrial electronics, down-tuned guitars, and intense vocals with grunge and metal influences. The song addresses society’s growing dependence on digital stimulation and the effects of constant technological distractions on human attention, memory, and personal identity.

“Dirt” also draws on Norse mythology, referencing Odin and his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, traditionally associated with thought and memory. These symbols appear in the single’s artwork and visualizer, connecting the song’s criticism of digital overstimulation with the importance of maintaining awareness and independent thought.

Formed in 2013, Esoterik consists of vocalist Allison Eckfeldt and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Brady Bledsoe. The duo have spent more than a decade combining electronic music with alternative rock, and their upcoming album, Nü Skin, marks a further move toward a heavier metal sound.