Crossover is not a new genre in the Korean indie scene. The Barbarettes are doing superb stuff with girl group music, Vivis is bringing back late 90s/early aughts electronica, and …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Taking inspiration from pop history is a common thing for artists to do. The Barbarettes harken back to The Andrew Sisters, doo-wop, barbershop quartets, and acapella pop from the beginning …
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In an article for The Korea Times in late 2013, Shin Bo Kyung, aka Boni, stated dismay in the current R&B landscape in her country. In a money-chasing and fame-hungry …
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Change in music happens often, but depending on who you talk to, it can be welcome or not. When Taylor Swift released ‘1989‘, some liked it while others decried the …
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Victim Mentality‘s ‘Magic Finger‘ was a good introduction to the band’s glam heavy metal, but it unfortunately ended kind of quick. After seeing the band at SXSW 2015, it’s apparent …
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P-Type’s critically acclaimed 2013 album, ‘Rap‘, had its feet in multiple musical worlds; although mainly a hip-hop album, it was flavored with pop and pop-rock influences. Now he’s back with …
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Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.