UK hardcore veterans Polar underwent a major transformation while creating their upcoming album Five Arrows. Both the internal lineup changes and the album’s experimental sound are showcased in their latest single, “A New Mentality.” The song, the fifth preview from Five Arrows, blends hardcore rhythms with rap-rock vocal pacing and metal-inspired melodic choruses. Lyrically, it explores resilience, embracing change, and personal growth, with Adam Woodford delivering a mix of intense screams and