Back in the fall of 2018, BLACKPINK’s Jennie released her debut solo track, aptly titled… Solo. Unless I’m remembering things incorrectly, this was meant to be the first in a …
Read More »[Review] BDC find a formula that works with dramatic, relentless “Moon Rider”
Brand New Music’s BDC kicked off their “Intersection” series last September with the synth-fueled Shoot The Moon. That song ended up being a big grower, and I loved its sci-fi …
Read More »[Review] Wonho doesn’t “Lose” with quality follow-up to “Open Mind”
Wonho began his solo career abruptly and with a bunch of question marks, but after his seductive, addictive debut with “Open Mind”, he at least laid a solid foundation for …
Read More »[Review] ATEEZ suffer from treatment of vocals on “Fireworks”
ATEEZ’s years-long Treasure project remains one of K-pop’s most daring works – exciting, inventive and packed with killer songs. But so far, I’m not feeling the “Fever.” This follow-up project …
Read More »[Review] Kang Daniel manages to make deeply personal “Paranoia” appealing musically as well
As somebody who didn’t get into Broduce 101, I mainly know of Kang Daniel for being famous (or the ex-boyfriend of TWICE’s Jihyo), and while his solo releases have been …
Read More »German radio host Matthias Matuschik makes racist comments about BTS, station issues “apology” that misses the point
As the mass of bullying allegations takes over Korean entertainment news, a German radio station host decided to throw racism in the mix, with Matthias Matuschik making various dogshit remarks …
Read More »[Review] ONF’s “Beautiful Beautiful” is the bright, lively anthem that 2021 needed
I kind of feel like I willed this song into existence. Between my constant mentions of ONF’s electro-funk mix of It’s Raining last year, to The Bias List’s latest endeavor …
Read More »[Review] Sunmi’s “Tail” feels like a “24 Hours” follow-up
After painting the year retro in 2020, Sunmi has re-emerged with her first single of 2021. She stubbornly refuses to grace us with a mini or full album, but the …
Read More »[Review] “Don’t Call Me” updates SHINee’s sound, for better or worse
It’s been about two and a half years since SHINee’s last comeback, and longer since they actively promoted a title track. Don’t Call Me arrives in between military enlistments, with …
Read More »[Review] TRI.BE debuts with familiar, tested sound on “Doom Doom Ta”
Over the past few months, some of K-pop’s most respected producers have creating groups of their own. Last November saw the debut of STAYC, under the guidance of duo Black …
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