Generally speaking, the solo work of T-ara members has reinforced the notion that they work best as a group with Shinsadong Tiger helming the production. As no matter how much …
Read More »[Review] Dreamcatcher continue providing comeback quality on fansongs with “Over The Sky”
Shockingly late on this since I was busy putting Dreamcatcher‘s last fansong “Full Moon” as the best of 2018, and I’m not sure what to say about Dreamcatcher releases at …
Read More »[Review] GFRIEND improve on excellent 2018 with bright “Sunrise” to start 2019
I’m aware that I’m late, but also this weekend was the first time I’ve slept over five hours in 2019, so … it is what it is. Anyway, GFRIEND are …
Read More »Deep Cuts: Red Velvet, Lovelyz, Gugudan, XXX
Hello and welcome to the last Deep Cuts of 2018. —— Red Velvet – “Butterflies” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWWiKJQkAy4 Red Velvet is a group that seems to consistently put out quality b-sides, and “Butterflies” …
Read More »Deep Cuts: Dreamcatcher, BoA, EXO, Zion.T
Here’s looking at you, Deep Cuts. —— Dreamcatcher – “Trap” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbisfEGQ5Q While the rock influence is still there on “Trap“, like many of Dreamcatcher‘s b-sides on ‘Alone In The City‘, …
Read More »Deep Cuts: Fromis 9, KARD, Oh My Girl, WJSN, Sunmi
Oh my god, Deep Cuts is back again. Tell a friend. —— Fromis 9 – “22nd Century Girl” While Fromis 9 caught the attention of many with “Love Bomb“, “22nd Century …
Read More »Deep Cuts: N.Flying, Dreamcatcher, SHINee, MRSHLL
Deep Cuts is back again. You’re welcome. —— N.Flying – “Anyway” N.Flying has been a surprising revelation to me this year. Obviously the band aspect has appeal, but the way …
Read More »[Review] INFINITE’s Woohyun eventually wins out with impressive “A Song For You”
“A Song For You” is a track that INFINITE‘s Woohyun performed at one of his solo concerts, and only after requests from fans did he decide to release it as …
Read More »Deep Cuts: Lovelyz, BTS, GFRIEND, (G)I-DLE
Deep Cuts is back in record time, baby! By next year I’ll only procrastinate until October instead of November, continuing the trend of improving by a month every year. —— …
Read More »[Review] LABOUM’s “Turn It On” could’ve used punch, but is generally successful
With “Between Us“, LABOUM marked their debut as a five-member group by changing their musical direction, and they did so effectively. “Turn It On” continues much of that maturer and …
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