Like many groups trying to break into the big leagues, B.I.G have changed styles almost every time they make a comeback. With February’s excellent “1.2.3“, it felt like they finally found …
Read More »Kriesha Chu makes endearing debut with “Trouble” behind quality production
Last week’s “Spotlight“ by Kim Sohee marked the first post-series release by a ‘K-Pop Star 6‘ alumni. Hot on its heels is Kriesha Chu’s “Trouble“. Though the two were placed …
Read More »Indie Focus: 57’s ‘Making Fire’ showcases the progress the duo have made
It’s been a long time since 57’s self-titled EP, and ‘Making Fire‘ essentially feels like a preview of what their next release with be. The starting track, “Cave Man,” is …
Read More »A.C.E carve out a place for themselves by bringing hardstyle to K-pop in “Cactus”
Debuts are always exciting, offering the chance for a rookie act to paint the first brushstrokes of what might become their sound. Beyond the hope for a strong, quality track, …
Read More »Yezi delivers with skill and sex appeal on the aggressive “Anck Su Namum”
Expectations for Yezi‘s comeback were high around these parts, partially based on her previous work and partially based on the strength of the teasers. And as always when that’s the …
Read More »BTS used to denigrate K-pop for profit of Western media in most predictable move ever
If you’ve been down this road with K-pop before, then you already know the deal. BTS are being discovered by Western journalists, who are quickly finding out they can monetize …
Read More »Kim Lip generally delivers as “Eclipse” showcases the mature side of LOONA
Kim Lip is the latest member of LOONA to debut, and she’s seemingly been tasked with showcasing the more mature side of the group, and that side definitely shines through …
Read More »MAP6’s “I’m Ready” a polished but generic offering that fails to stand out
It’s ironic that the title of MAP6’s new single album is ‘Momentum‘, because I don’t know what kind of momentum their agency thinks the group is creating with their current …
Read More »Seventeen’s “Don’t Wanna Cry” barely avoids becoming a The Chainsmokers retread
I was prepared to hate this. I could go on and on about how American/Western trends need to stay far away from K-pop, and how the tropical house sound in …
Read More »iKON try to get their Big Bang on with “B-DAY”, emphasis on ‘try’
iKON have returned with double title tracks, and though “Bling Bling” is some kind of yolosweg nightmare, “B-DAY” is a bit more conventional in that we’ve heard it before from …
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