When I feel like I need a “pick-me-up” sort of song, I always turn to Lucite Tokki to help. The duo’s songs are upbeat, catchy, and makes you feel good. …
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Whether it was their intention or not, SNSD saved their best summer music video for last. After starting things off with the wet paper bag that is “Party”, and then …
Read More »[Review] HyunA’s “Because I’m The Best” definitely is not the best
While HyunA solo releases are always welcomed for the gleeful way in which she flaunts sexiness and angers netizens with every single precise shake of her hips, there is not …
Read More »[Review] SNSD’s “Lion Heart” gets it mostly right
SNSD are in the middle of a fairly busy summer. Promising three music videos over the course of two months, the first, “Party,” was fairly underwhelming. The second, “Lion Heart,” …
Read More »Indie Focus: Genius Nochang’s tour-de-force album, ‘MY NEW INSTAGRAM’
Genius Nochang is great for Korean hip-hop because he pushes buttons. His lyrics are polarizing, his music is brash, and his rapping and singing style is unkempt. He doesn’t hold …
Read More »[Review] Wonder Girls’ “I Feel You” is the best thing since the invention of things
After a July that was packed full of releases from some of the biggest names in K-pop, the Wonder Girls have returned after a long hiatus to blow everyone and …
Read More »Indie Focus: Hyukoh brings a unique international flair on ’22’
Hyukoh has been mentioned around these parts before, and ‘22‘ is the band’s six-song EP showcasing the group’s low-key indie rock style. It has similar elements to Rock ‘N’ Roll …
Read More »[Review] Stellar’s “Vibrato” ends up as one of the summer’s more stellar comebacks
The ironic thing about Stellar’s recent comeback “Vibrato” is that it’s actually a decent song that is destined to be forgotten thanks to a hilariously provocative, yet shrewdly smart, video. …
Read More »Indie Focus: PEEJAY brings his suave R&B vision to life on ‘Walkin’
It’s summertime, which means that suave, groovy R&B albums keep rolling in. But PEEJAY‘s ‘Walkin‘ is likely to outshine some of your other summer jams with its virtuosity. —– From …
Read More »[Review] Hara’s “Choco Chip Cookies” is the good kind of basic
Truth be told, there’s not a whole lot to review for Goddess Hara’s debut solo effort, “Choco Chip Cookies.” It’s just fine and decent and that’s good enough. The song …
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