Okay, we’re going to have to start an intervention here. We’ve truly reached a breaking point with this tropical house/tropical pop trend. I know I sound like a broken record, …
Read More »Shannon continues to showcase potential on “Love Don’t Hurt”, but it lacks impact
When Shannon was first announced as a contestant for the final season of ‘K-Pop Star‘, I was skeptical about how it would all work out for her. She has obvious …
Read More »2PM’s Junho drops summer jam in “Ice Cream”, which excels thanks to its hook
Some songs just scream summer, and with July approaching, I’m hoping to hear quite a few of them soon. But the first single to really embrace the sunny pop stylings …
Read More »G.Soul’s laid-back “Tequila” betrayed by a one-note melody that ages quickly
Though he’s released a handful of singles and composed tracks for some of K-pop’s biggest artists, G.Soul has yet to break through in the way that other acts of his …
Read More »Heize’s “Don’t Know You” is what we’ve come to expect from her, for better & worse
Heize has become something of an ‘it girl’ in Korea, rising to the top of the charts with each release. This is helped along by the nature of her music, …
Read More »LOONA’s JinSoul shows promise on “Singing In The Rain”, limited by languid hook
As the monthly LOONA releases have continued to roll out, the girls’ material has seemed to grow sleeker and more mature. With so many different sounds and genres touched upon, …
Read More »MAMAMOO use effortless verses & eclectic sounds on enjoyable “Yes I Am”
November’s “Decalcomanie“ felt like a watershed moment for MAMAMOO, giving them one of their biggest hits (and choruses) yet. It was always going to be a hard act to follow, …
Read More »Monsta X’s “Shine Forever” bogged down by monotonous, forgettable melody
Monsta X are one of a few new-wave boy groups who have enjoyed steadily increasing success since their debut. Their pursuit of a harder-edged sound hasn’t always been to my …
Read More »B1A4’s “Sukidakara Shouganai” rides an addictive hook to an instant classic
Whether it be in Korean or Japanese, B1A4 know how to deliver a pop song. The group has had a high level of control over their music for quite a …
Read More »Girls Next Door make one wish they were a real group with “Deep Blue Eyes”
We don’t usually associate variety shows with grade-A K-pop releases, but ‘Sister’s Slam Dunk‘ surprised by providing one of May’s best singles with Unnies’ “Right“. And now it’s time for …
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