MARY’S BLOOD‘s self-titled sixth studio album dropped on September 29, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. I’ve already gone over the history of the band in a previous …
Read More »[Review] TWICE’s “Scientist” a bit of a failed lab experiment
TWICE maturing their sound was something I was always leery of since it didn’t appear to play to their strengths as a group, but not only did the transition go …
Read More »[Review] Somi’s anthemic “XOXO” is simple but effective
For a moment in time, it looked like Somi was gonna be stuck with the typically sparse YG Entertainment/The Black Label release schedule, but she has been churning out music …
Read More »[Review] CHOSNG delights on the uplifting standout “See You There”
CHOSNG is a relatively new Korean indie artist, having debuted recently in September of 2020, and a few months ago she released “See You There“. “See You There” is a …
Read More »[Review] Been “Waiting” for a WOODZ release like this one
As somebody who didn’t follow Produce X 101, consider me among the nonplussed about WOODZ’s breakout year in 2020. Sure, Produce alums pumping out sales isn’t the biggest shock, but …
Read More »[Review] Aespa’s “Savage” somehow manages to make it all work under the pop umbrella
Aespa are back with “Savage” after vaulting themselves into the top tier of the girl group stratosphere with “Next Level” — which I honestly still don’t get the appeal of …
Read More »[Review] Key delivers a standout solo comeback with the irresistible “Bad Love”
“Bad Love” marks the solo return of SHINee member Key, and while others have long been enamored with his solo career, to this point my thoughts on it had been …
Read More »[Review] ‘Squid Game’ is a compelling thriller with great characters and some confusing late choices
If you’re anything like me, then you spent a day or two binging the new Korean hit drama from Netflix, Squid Game. So nagging were my thoughts on it that …
Read More »[Review] Stray Kids are cheeky & brash on the wonderfully produced “CHEESE”
Stray Kids have had an … eventful 2021, and they’re closing it by bringing new music in the form of album ‘NOEASY’, pronounced “noisy”, a nod to a common criticism …
Read More »[Review] PURPLE KISS continue to roll with “Zombie”, which is just a lot of fun
PURPLE KISS’s “Ponzona” debut was an enticing elevator pitch that introduced the world to the group, but usually what comes next is the hard part, as follow-ups frequently reveal the …
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Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.