Despite being best known for her ballads, some of Taeyeon’s most enduring work has spawned from daring musical turns. Songs like “Something New” and “I Got Love” harnessed rhythmic energy …
Read More »[Review] OMEGA X provides a second chance, but after “VAMOS” they might need a third
Think of OMEGA X as the idol group version of 2017’s The Unit. The group attempts to take members of disbanded (or disbanding?) acts and bring them together for a …
Read More »[Review] Nissy puts his own stamp on retro trend with “Do Do”
Nissy has released a string of singles this year, forging a cinematic universe with a series of music videos that see him teleporting from place to place. This teleportation power …
Read More »[Review] Pink Fantasy compare favorably with Dreamcatcher on potent “Poison”, which deserves to be their breakout
Honestly, I was concerned about Pink Fantasy for a while. After making their debut back in 2018, they transitioned to a darker horror type concept in mid-2019 with “Fantasy” that …
Read More »[Review] Brave Girls deliver on their summer anthem promise with the undeniably fun “Chi Mat Ba Ram”
By their own admission, Brave Girls were about to disband earlier this year, but following the famous revival of “Rollin’” the group now has new life and have shot up …
Read More »[Review] TWICE step out of the box on “Alcohol-Free”, which could’ve used a shot
TWICE have made a conscious effort to mature their sound of late, with standout tracks like “I Can’t Stop Me” and “Cry For Me” showcasing that they can definitely do …
Read More »[Review] EXO’s “Don’t Fight The Feeling” does fight itself
With four members currently enlisted in the military, EXO have released their first album in nineteen months. “Don’t Fight The Feeling” arrives with much anticipation, including my own. As one of …
Read More »[Review] TXT & Seori team up and deliver a gem in jubilant, expansive “0X1=LOVESONG”
Another group, another review that starts out discussing how I hadn’t previously been into said group’s music. It seems to be a thing in the last month or so of …
Read More »[Review] Rocket Punch make their mark with a catchy, retro surprise in “Ring Ring”
It feels like I’ve been saying this about a lot of fourth generation groups recently, but Rocket Punch had yet to make themselves relevant to me with their musical efforts. …
Read More »[Review] Woo!ah!’s “Purple” leaves listeners’ ears more black and blue
Whenever I see the name Woo!ah!, I’m tempted to sing the hook from that old Busta Rhymes track. But, I’m sure that’s just my cranky old self coming through. 90s …
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