The ironic thing about Stellar’s recent comeback “Vibrato” is that it’s actually a decent song that is destined to be forgotten thanks to a hilariously provocative, yet shrewdly smart, video. …
Read More »Indie Focus: PEEJAY brings his suave R&B vision to life on ‘Walkin’
It’s summertime, which means that suave, groovy R&B albums keep rolling in. But PEEJAY‘s ‘Walkin‘ is likely to outshine some of your other summer jams with its virtuosity. —– From …
Read More »[Review] Hara’s “Choco Chip Cookies” is the good kind of basic
Truth be told, there’s not a whole lot to review for Goddess Hara’s debut solo effort, “Choco Chip Cookies.” It’s just fine and decent and that’s good enough. The song …
Read More »Indie Focus: Xin Seha’s fantastically recreates the 80s on ’24Town’
Taking inspiration from pop history is a common thing for artists to do. The Barbarettes harken back to The Andrew Sisters, doo-wop, barbershop quartets, and acapella pop from the beginning …
Read More »[Review] Nine Muses’ “Hurt Locker” is here to slay & save summer
July is going to be a crowded one for K-pop so, given the nature of how quickly releases come and go, Nine Muses’ “Hurt Locker” is facing stiff competition this …
Read More »[Review] ‘EXO Next Door’ was made to test human resilience
Five billion people asked for this review of ‘EXO Next Door‘, and though it may be late, I have tortured my way through this web drama just for you. Where …
Read More »Indie Focus: Boni’s diverse ‘Love’ is an R&B gem
In an article for The Korea Times in late 2013, Shin Bo Kyung, aka Boni, stated dismay in the current R&B landscape in her country. In a money-chasing and fame-hungry …
Read More »[Review] AOA’s “Heart Attack” somehow barely gets the heart moving
While AOA hasn’t been in the business of reinventing the wheel of K-pop popularity, they’ve been one of the genre’s more recent success stories. Unfortunately, “Heart Attack” doesn’t really attempt …
Read More »Indie Focus: Mayson The Soul effectively showcases new R&B-rock style in ‘Photographer’
Change in music happens often, but depending on who you talk to, it can be welcome or not. When Taylor Swift released ‘1989‘, some liked it while others decried the …
Read More »Indie Focus: Victim Mentality’s ‘Heavy Metal Is Back’ helps achieves what it claims
Victim Mentality‘s ‘Magic Finger‘ was a good introduction to the band’s glam heavy metal, but it unfortunately ended kind of quick. After seeing the band at SXSW 2015, it’s apparent …
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