TWICE have made a conscious effort to mature their sound of late, with standout tracks like “I Can’t Stop Me” and “Cry For Me” showcasing that they can definitely do …
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] TXT & Seori team up and deliver a gem in jubilant, expansive “0X1=LOVESONG”
Another group, another review that starts out discussing how I hadn’t previously been into said group’s music. It seems to be a thing in the last month or so of …
Read More »[Review] Rocket Punch make their mark with a catchy, retro surprise in “Ring Ring”
It feels like I’ve been saying this about a lot of fourth generation groups recently, but Rocket Punch had yet to make themselves relevant to me with their musical efforts. …
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] Siyeon & Dami of Dreamcatcher spice up an OST with rock ballad “Shadow”
Perhaps a sign of their gradual ascent in Korea following their rise internationally, Dreamcatcher members Siyeon and Dami appeared on the Dark Hole OST with “Shadow“. It’s a chance for …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi delivers a true standout in excellent “Bonnie & Clyde”
While I’ve already essentially spoiled my thoughts on “Bonnie & Clyde” in the review of “Giant”, it’s important for me to flesh out exactly how impressed I was by what …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi makes impressive solo debut with addictive rock ballad “Giant”
Not gonna lie, when I initially saw the news that Yuqi would be (G)I-DLE‘s next member to have a solo debut, my reaction was: 1) assuming it would be in …
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 …
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