My relationship with GOT7’s post-2015 music has been fraught with disappointment and disinterest. However, 2019 reignited some sparks, led by a strong spring mini album and a great fall single in the …
Read More »[Review] KEEMBO debut with a forgettable single but …”Thank You, Anyway”
After their ‘official’ disbandment in 2017, SPICA members Kim Boa and Kim Bohyung return as a brand new duo: KEEMBO. It’s hard to tell at this point what type of …
Read More »[Review] CRAVITY’s “Break All The Rules” refuses to break any
When it comes to boy group releases, 2020 has been lousy so far. In fact, I looked back at my reviews for the year, and it’s been three whole months …
Read More »Ballad Roundup: Chungha, Suho & Younha, IZ*ONE, Dreamcatcher, Sejeong
“If we take away the fake votes, Gaeun places 5th…“ Sorry for the delay! Been slow on getting this out because time is now a flat circle and I don’t …
Read More »[Review] A Pink can’t miss, score another standout in “Dumhdurum”
The sudden maturation of A Pink‘s sound has been as startling as it has been successful. It’s like they re-signed in 2017, decided to shoot for the moon, and they …
Read More »[Review] WINNER’s “Remember” is a goodbye-for-now song for fans
After almost six years of music, Winner’s third full album Remember arrives just as the group is set to go on hiatus. It’s also on the heels of member Jinu’s …
Read More »[Review] GENERATIONS modernize nostalgic sounds on “Hirahira”
Like Japan’s leading purveyor of male idol acts, Johnny’s Entertainment, the groups of Exile Tribe have their own individual quirks but largely adhere to a proven house style. GENERATIONS are …
Read More »[Review] (G)I-DLE’s “Oh My God” built around repetitive drop that doesn’t work
(G)I-DLE seemed to debut right at the perfect time, finding instant successwith a sound that was both trendy and addictive. Their run on last year’s Queendom series only boosted their …
Read More »[Review] Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ “Movin’ On” is refreshingly straightforward
I haven’t written much about any of the artists from Japan’s LDH empire since 2016, but I’m hoping to change that this year. Over the past few months, I’ve actively …
Read More »[Review] Ong Seong Wu’s “Gravity” possesses a surprising amount of it
Yeah yeah, this review is late as hell, but I honestly didn’t know Ong Seong Wu was like … a thing. That’s likely because I didn’t follow ‘Broduce 101‘ or …
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