We’re entering the season of rookie debuts, as a multitude of new boy and girl groups are scheduled to unveil their music over the next few weeks. Leading the pack …
Read More »Dreamcatcher deliver pop perfection with “Fly High”, their best release yet
Dreamcatcher got me hyped for their “Fly High” comeback with pictures and videos and trailers, though there was some concern over the sound being lighter for seasonal reasons. While “Fly …
Read More »Indie Focus: Self-titled album of Oriental Showcus showcases their versatility & polish
When I heard of Oriental Showcus, I thought they were just another indie band, but then I started listening to ‘Oriental Showcus‘ and was immediately surprised. “Be With You” is …
Read More »Turbo’s “Hot Sugar” is lightweight, lighthearted summer fun
Though primarily focused on a trendy (at the time) high energy dance pop, Turbo has always shown the potential for a more retro-inspired sound. Their 90s mega-hit “Twist King“ was …
Read More »LABOUM successfully builds a summer hit around the standout chorus of “Only U”
LABOUM upped the anticipation for their summer release “Only U” with teaser pictures, and both the song and music video lived up to the bright and lively promises. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NafyjkXjGfs Man, …
Read More »Akdong Musician successfully branch out on surprising “Dinosaur”
Thinking back to when Akdong Musician were just an awkward pair of siblings competing on the second season of ‘K-Pop Star‘, it’s hard to believe they’ve managed to become such …
Read More »SNUPER rides excellent production & catchy hook to a hit with “The Star Of Stars”
Over the past year and a half, underrated group SNUPER have gone from strength to strength, solidifying a signature sound and cultivating a growing fan base. They were never going …
Read More »Indie Focus: Skasucks provide upbeat, accessible fun on ‘New Generation Of Ska’
When you think of South Korean music, you’ll go through the common genres like rock, pop, and indie. Punk rock and its many subgenres also lives across the country, but …
Read More »Indie Focus: Psychemoon perfectly execute the playfully paranormal ‘Ghosthouse’
First thing’s first: Psychemoon, a trio from Incheon, have created no ordinary debut in ‘Ghosthouse‘. With a glance at the song titles, it’s ostensibly a concept album with playful paranormal …
Read More »Indie Focus: Fromm shows versatility to go with consistent vocal excellence on ‘Reve’
It feels like with each release Fromm is continually exploring new ground. She lives in varying degrees of indie pop and folk, but on ‘Reve‘, she goes even further to …
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