Perfectly combining djent and metalcore, Canadian band The Northern stay true to themselves within a unique sound that fans have grown to love. Their debut full length release with Tragic Hero Records in 2017, "Solstice" was received in an extremely positive light, hitting #5 on the iTunes metal charts upon release day. The album was featured in many notable press outlets, such as Alternative Press, Lambgoat, Revolver Magazine, New Noise Magazine, and idobi Radio, as well as multiple additions to Spotify's metal editorial playlists. The band released their late 2018 single, "Samsara”, to overwhelmingly positive reviews, and an addition to Spotify editorial playlist “Progressive Metal” where it remains to this day.

After parting ways with Tragic Hero Records, the band self-released their EP Cloudburst in December 2021, overcoming multiple hurdles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. With recording plans stalled for the same reasons, the band finally recorded new music with producer Jonathan Dolese (Cane Hill, For The Fallen Dreams, Downswing) in 2022 and released their single, "Hourglass," in January 2023 independently. Signing with Blood Blast Distribution shortly thereafter, their first single “Usurper” was released in September 2023. It received high acclaim from press outlets and garnered multiple playlist placements on streaming platforms.