When it was announced that Golden Child would be working with Sweetune for their comeback, I was absolutely elated. Not only would 2017’s most-promising rookie group be paired with my favorite …
Read More »[Review] VAV’s “Spotlight” is a solid dance track that’s limited by small missteps
Boy group VAV have flown under the radar so far, despite being quite prolific. They released a total of four singles in 2017, but hadn’t yet compiled them into an …
Read More »[Review] Go Won’s “One & Only” stands out as LOONA’s weakest effort yet
Given that LOONA scored about as many songs on my Top 100 Korean Songs Of 2017 as any other group, it’s safe to say that I’ve grown to anticipate their …
Read More »[Review] Suzy’s “Holiday” creates a tranquil atmosphere, but that’s about it
Thus far, Suzy’s solo music has often been more about aesthetic than dynamic composition. She possesses the kind of soft vocal that lends itself well to this relaxing style, even …
Read More »[Review] Red Velvet find their best ‘velvet’ side, excelling on the slow-burning “Bad Boy”
Calling your album ‘The Perfect Red Velvet‘ sure sets expectations sky high, but Red Velvet have gradually been blending their quirky pop and r&b sides for the past year or …
Read More »Jeong Sewoon returns with safe & solid “Baby It’s U” that could’ve used a bit of punch
When I cued up Jeong Sewoon’s new single, I was expecting some soft, acoustic ballad. But January continues to surprise with upbeat material, as he’s taken a sudden shift towards …
Read More »Indie Focus: Ashmute’s ’01’ is a quality album that puts twists on the electronic sound
It’s been about 10 months between Ashmute‘s last single, “Scenery,” and now her first EP in ‘01‘. The four-song EP carries well with the addition of the instrumentals, which I …
Read More »Fromis 9 make a rock-solid debut with peppy and fun, “To Heart”
Fromis 9 are the group that’s been born out of the Mnet survival show ‘Idol School‘, and while “Glass Shoes” left such an impression on me that I didn’t even …
Read More »VIXX’s Ravi changes direction and shows promise on “Nirvana”
Boy group VIXX has settled into a comfortable stability, having cultivated a sizable fan base that seems pretty committed to supporting them. But there’s still room to go higher, as …
Read More »Girls On Top impress with dynamic “HOLA” that thrives thanks to a multi-faceted chorus
Vocal trio Girls On Top didn’t even get a music video for “HOLA“, which is quite a shame considering the quality they brought on it. The obvious comparison to make …
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