Unfortunately, it’s still been a busy time in the news arena, so maybe some stuff is getting thrown in here that would’ve gotten a separate look under other circumstances. Didn’t …
Read More »B-Side Spotlight: June 2023 (SHINee, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Fromis 9, Kang Daniel, Taeyong, I.M, TNX, more)
I don’t often describe the world of K-pop as being quiet, but June was definitely a relatively quiet one by normal standards. Sure, we had a couple of absolutely massive …
Read More »[Review] Ailee brings throwback K-pop energy & a 2NE1 refrain to the table for catchy “RA TA TA”
It felt like it’s been a while since Ailee made a comeback, and indeed it’s been about two years since her last Korean album. Known more for her vocal ability …
Read More »Rundown: Red Velvet, Stray Kids, HIGHLIGHT, Lil Cherry, SUMMER CAKE, Yooryeong & DJ Tiz
A lot of stuff in the recent days that at least I actually enjoyed to varying degrees. ====== Stray Kids – “MANIAC” It’s refreshing in the sense that I actually …
Read More »[Event] ‘Head In The Clouds 2021’ – ATARASHII GAKKO and Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA kick off the festival
On November 6-7, 88rising held its third Head In The Clouds festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Postponed in 2020 as a response to the widespread …
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