We’re halfway through the year, which means it’s time to check in and see how K-pop is doing in 2026. If I were grading the year in comparison to others, we’d be in trouble. There have been brief spikes of excitement, but overall 2026 has… Read More »Top K-Pop Songs of 2026 (So Far)
There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of… Read More »NMIXX: A Career In Song Ratings
Those hoping Dreamcatcher offshoot UAU would pick up the rock torch and act as a continuation of Dreamcatcher Proper seem to be out of luck. Instead, UAU has adopted a more dance-friendly sound. This is in keeping with many Dreamcatcher’s b-sides, which just so happen… Read More »Song Review: Dreamcatcher UAU – Gene
Human decency: nice idea, shame about the species. Florida sludge miscreants Crud have never sounded especially optimistic, but on “Demiurge Blues,” the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album Human Decency, the band returns sounding less like they crawled out of the swamp than like they were dragged… Read More »Track Premiere: Crud – “Demiurge Blues”
Travel is expensive right now. Flights, hotels, restaurants, fuel, paid attractions, luggage fees, parking, tips, transfers, and all the small extras can turn even a simple trip into a serious budget decision. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Summer Travel Survey, only… The post Staycation Ideas on… Read More »Staycation Ideas on a Budget: 100+ Ways to Make Time Off Feel Like a Real Vacation