Dreamcatcher have been drifting from their hard rock formula in Korea to something still unique but a bit more mainstream in their fusion, and it’s hard to blame them as …
Read More »[Review] BTS’s “Life Goes On” has admirable sentiment, trite execution
I must admit, I’m shocked at how long BTS’s Dynamite has endured on global charts. I mean, I shouldn’t be surprised. In many ways, the track was a slam dunk …
Read More »[Review] MOMOLAND deliver solid bubblegum pop (with an odd instrumental touch) on “Ready Or Not”
Though Momoland treated us to Starry Night back in June, it’s been almost a year since their last full-fledged comeback. The group has struggled to rekindle the magic of their …
Read More »[Review] IZ*ONE’s appropriately titled “Beware”
For a group whose music should be conquering Japan, IZ*ONE’s J-pop discography has been very inconsistent. Debut single Suki to Iwasetai was an undisputed triumph, but follow-ups Buenos Aires and Vampire were both marred by awful …
Read More »[Review] “Black Mamba” makes some odd choices as Aespa end up crafting rather standard fare
As SM Entertainment‘s next generation girl group, Aespa was always going to be heavily scrutinized, and there was a predictable amount of discourse surrounding everything about them prior to debut. …
Read More »[Review] DRIPPIN gets a great debut by going with “Nostalgia”
Over the years, Woollim Entertainment’s music has proven to consistently match my taste, so the thought of any new debut from the agency is exciting. But though Nostalgia may be their first …
Read More »[Review] GFRIEND go disco on undeniable “MAGO”
Mago is the dude who gets his tongue ripped out through this throat by Khal Drogo on Game Of Thrones, one of the objectively most badass moments in television history. …
Read More »[Review] MAMAMOO fail to utilize their strengths on odd “AYA”
Since debut, Mamamoo’s sound has changed quite drastically. Looking back, I think the turning point was 2018’s Starry Night, which went on to become a big hit for them. From …
Read More »[Review] AB6IX’s “Salute” disappoints with thudding, uninspired chorus
AB6IX’s music has really grown on me since debut, but my impression was initially quite negative thanks to pre-release Hollywood. I mention this because new single Salute hearkens back to …
Read More »[Review] TWICE inject life into their 2020 with 80s standout “I Can’t Stop Me”
2020 has been a relatively down year for TWICE to this point, with neither “More & More” nor “Fanfare” eliciting much feeling, especially for such a high-profile group. With “I …
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