Nissy has released a string of singles this year, forging a cinematic universe with a series of music videos that see him teleporting from place to place. This teleportation power …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s “Don’t Fight The Feeling” does fight itself
With four members currently enlisted in the military, EXO have released their first album in nineteen months. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” arrives with much anticipation, including my own. As one of …
Read More »[Review] Woo!ah!’s “Purple” leaves listeners’ ears more black and blue
Whenever I see the name Woo!ah!, I’m tempted to sing the hook from that old Busta Rhymes track. But, I’m sure that’s just my cranky old self coming through. 90s …
Read More »[Review] BTS improve on “Dynamite” with “Butter” being as smooth as advertised
BTS’s “Dynamite” has become the kind of ubiquitous megahit you hear soundtrackig everything from talk shows to award show advertisements. It’s a feat I’d never thought possible for a K-pop …
Read More »[Review] Taemin’s talent feels restrained by the material on “Advice”
It seems like all we’ve been doing this spring is watch SM Entertainment idols enlist in the military. Most have graced us with a final album or single before taking …
Read More »[Review] Fromis 9 brings incredible energy on refreshing “We Go”
After a lengthy hiatus, Fromis 9 seemed to find their sweet spot with last September’s buoyant “Feel Good“. They’ve stuck with the same composers for “We Go“, and that was …
Read More »[Review] Blitzers make an impression with lively “Breathe Again” debut
Boy group Blitzers are the latest 2021 debut to throw their hat into the ring, joining this year’s rookie class with a boisterous blend of rap and rock. I’ve always …
Read More »[Review] Oh My Girl’s “Dun Dun Dance” not their most compelling effort, is enjoyable summertime pop at the right time
This past weekend I wrote a few thoughts about the current state of K-pop’s girl group landscape, and Oh My Girl are the antidote to almost every gripe I have. …
Read More »[Review] Ailee can elevate any song, but “Make Up Your Mind” provides a heavy burden
After an explosion of popularity in the mid 2010s, powerhouse vocalist Ailee has settled into once-a-year comebacks that highlight her strengths as both a balladeer and a dance artist. Even …
Read More »[Review] Highlight are sentimental but optimistic on “Not The End”
Though they’re short two original members, Highlight have become one of K-pop’s longest-running groups thanks to a rebranding and revitalization in 2017. Perhaps unsurprisingly, their new single “Not The End” …
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