I’m going to try hard not to compare Dawn to G-Dragon throughout this entire review, but there are too many similarities to ignore. G-Dragon was one of my entry points …
Read More »[Review] Golden Child deliver an authentic burst of joy on “Pump It Up”
Golden Child have spent the past year exploring a musical trilogy that pulled their sound in darker, angstier directions. This resulted in some stellar songs, but the Golden Child I …
Read More »[Review] WEi’s anticipated “Twilight” debut is one to forget
New group WEi comes armed with an already-established fan base, thanks to its members gaining fame through the Produce 101 franchise. To be honest, they feel almost like a supergroup, …
Read More »[Review] BLACKPINK thankfully deliver a chorus on anthemic “Lovesick Girls”
Over the past few years, BLACKPINK singles have devolved into a clear formula. Now, formulas aren’t inherently bad, but when you’re only releasing a handful of tracks and they all …
Read More »Ballad Roundup: ChoA, Lee Suhyun, CHUANG2020, Red Velvet
Manifesting in 2020 Sorry for being away for a couple months, summer is not a particularly fruitful time for main-stage ballads, plus we’re all going a little COVID crazy, plus …
Read More »[Review] Jessica’s debut novel ‘Shine’ is entertaining if nothing else
Not sure what exactly possessed me to read and live-tweet former SNSD member Jessica‘s debut novel Shine on a Monday night, but I ended up blazing through it in one …
Read More »[Review] SuperM’s “One” idles too much, but chorus is redeeming
The road to SuperM’s first full-length album has been paved by two pre-release singles: the high-octane, polarizing 100 and the EXO-meets-NCT Tiger Inside. Both did a good job showcasing the …
Read More »Indie Focus: Messgram’s ‘Cheers For The Failures’ delivers an aggressive fusion style with appealing vocals
Messgram‘s last release I heard was Eternal Craving and looking at the band’s releases, I didn’t know that they have been generally quiet since that EP came out in 2016. …
Read More »[Review] EVERGLOW’s “La Di Da” deserves to be their breakout hit
EVERGLOW is one of those girl groups whose presence was difficult to ignore, but for my money, hadn’t quite yet lived up to their potential. The pieces were always there, …
Read More »[Review] Taemin’s “Criminal” is a star operating at the top of his game
Taemin’s solo career has always been a success, filling a much-needed male pop soloist void. Behind subdued yet funky and groovy notes, there hasn’t been much objectionable that he’s dropped, …
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