Editorials

Many of the ‘Produce 101‘-spawned project groups have thrilled in fits and starts, but the series’ most enduring legacy will likely be NU’EST W (and eventually NU’EST as a whole). …

The quality I most appreciate in Lovelyz’s music is the very same one that may turn some listeners off. Since debut, the girls have pursued a specific synth-pop sound – …

I’m not sure how or why I missed out on writing a review of NATURE’s August debut “Allegro Cantabile“. I liked the track quite a bit, and over the course …

When it comes to NCT 127 title tracks, I’ve learned never to let my first impression color my final thoughts. I’m almost always underwhelmed the first time through, and that’s …

I’m a big fan of artists sticking with a small circle of producers for the bulk of their career. Even when their music branches into new terrain, this kind of …

Deep Cuts has returned, folks. It’s a miracle. Time to quickly catch up on months of shit before the year-end list. —— Weki Meki – “Metronome” “Metronome” captured my interest …

Arriving the day after a farewell track from Wanna One, we’ve got another farewell song of sorts from Highlight. The nine-year-old group aren’t disbanding, but members are preparing to serve …

As the year draws to an end, it feels like we’re suddenly seeing more low-level (ie: not from a huge agency) debuts. The first time I heard The Man BLK’s …

Back in August, I praised the symphonic instrumental of D-Crunch’s debut track “Palace“, but lamented the fact that the song lacked a strong chorus. Then again, a debut doesn’t often …

Tiger JK has returned for one final comeback as Drunken Tiger, which got off on an excellent note thanks to the pre-release single “Yet“. That release would’ve been hard to …