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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 »[Review] CHERRY ON TOP debut with a diamond in the rough through “HI FIVE”
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 …
Read More »[Review] Nogizaka46’s “Sankaku No Akichi” provides emotion while remaining upbeat & addictive
Nogizaka46 recently released the music video for “Sankaku No Akichi“, and while they only officially provide the short version, thankfully there are kind souls that let us experience the full …
Read More »[Review] BIGFLO go with something refined in “Upside Down” and it works wonders
After eighteen months away, boy group BIGFLO is back with renewed energy. Main dancer Euijin finished in second place during KBS’s “The Unit“, garnering attention through his promotions with project …
Read More »[Review] LOONA let down by chorus as they go with the safe route for “Hi High” debut
LOONA‘s long pre-debut (technically) journey has finally come down to this. After lead single “FavOriTe” was dropped, which easily could’ve been their debut in my estimation, LOONA has made their …
Read More »[Review] Hyolyn basically drops a SISTAR summer comeback with “Bae”
Amidst all of the comebacks this season, Hyolyn has surprisingly become the summer MVP. Last month’s “See Sea“ leapfrogged over its competition to soundtrack July, but she’s not finished yet. Reuniting …
Read More »[Review] Super Junior D&E’s lightweight attempt at trendiness in “Bout You” falls flat
Since returning from their military enlistment, Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk have released a steady stream of music in Japan, culminating in their recently unveiled album ‘Style‘. But, it’s been …
Read More »[Review] TWICE pull bait-and-switch with “BDZ”, but chant-along hook is a redeeming quality
As popular as it has been, TWICE’s Japanese material has left a lot to be desired thus far. Pursuing a hyper cutesy motif, it’s only seemed to accentuate the group’s …
Read More »[Review] Arashi go with a throwback feel on the bright, refreshing “Natsu Hayate”
Arashi spent much of 2017 experimenting with their sound. Whether it was the swing-inspired “I’ll Be There“, the symphonic and trap breakdowns of “Mikan“, or the eleven-and-a-half minute song suite …
Read More »[Review] Minseo’s soundtrack-esque “Zero” truly soars behind orchestral instrumental
While I’m quite a bit late on Minseo and “Zero“, my excuse is that I have never heard of this person before. Fortunately, I did stumble upon this song while …
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