BTS have been off to a great start in 2018 by my estimation, with “Ddaeng“ standing out as particularly excellent. As usual there was a lot of anticipation for where …
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EXID performs “DDD” as 5 on Japan tour, also Solji covers “Yuki No Hana”
Fancams of EXID‘s tour in Japan are being released, and notably we are getting our first look at songs like “DDD” being performed with Solji on stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocGYMq3Ku7w Solji also …
Read More »‘Produce 48’ contestants perform their concept evaluation songs on ‘M! Countdown’
The ‘Produce 48‘ contestants showed their stuff on ‘M! Countdown‘ recently, performing their concept evaluation songs that just aired on the last episode of the show. For me, the kicker …
Read More »AKB48 drop MV for “Sentimental Train” with Matsui Jurina inserted in like a hologram
AKB48 recently dropped the music video for “Sentimental Train“, but of course center Matsui Jurina is still on hiatus, so I guess they decided to put her into the music …
Read More »[Update] SHA SHA member Wan Lin collapses during ‘What The Heck’ comeback showcase
SHA SHA, a six-member girl group from Major Entertainment, apparently made their official debut in February of this year. Honestly, I had not heard of them until now, when member …
Read More »[Review] Daichi Miura lays it all on the line & finds success with outstanding “Be Myself”
There are few things more frustrating than the Japanese music industry’s insistence on posting short music videos online. I get the fact that videos usually come packaged with physical albums …
Read More »[Update] LJ exposes relationship with Hwayoung, her reps deny, sister issues threats, he apologizes
Hwayoung (25), one of the most prominently known snakes on the planet, has found herself in a scandal of sorts with “entertainer” LJ (41). This time around it wasn’t due …
Read More »Indie Focus: Veteran musicians join to form H A Lot and provide a stellar self-titled debut
If H A Lot is a band you’ve never heard of, then you might miss the pedigree that makes up the band. Gyuhyun, vocal and guitarist, comes from bands like Nevada 51 and Reflex. Junghun, guitarist, is …
Read More »[Review] CHERRY ON TOP debut with a diamond in the rough through “HI FIVE”
CHERRY ON TOP is a new girl group under United Creative that consists of four members — U, Ian, Yoonseul, and Naye — and they just made their debut with …
Read More »Indie Focus: UZA takes a significant step forward with the sharp ‘Focus’
UZA is an electronic musician who, while prolific, doesn’t have many extended releases. Her singles always show a hint of her broader abilities, but it’s always been a wait for …
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