FNC Entertainment has this way of tossing out a bunch of acts and waiting for them to stumble into some kind of hit. The promotion rarely feels all that intentional, especially with their bands. AxMxP made a strong debut with a full album, but follow-ups… Read More »Song Review: AxMxP – 24 Hours
Since debuting early this year, the JYP-adjacent dodree has gained interest due to their blend of historical and modern sounds. This leveraging of traditional elements isn’t new to K-pop, but it’s been awhile since we’ve seen a group push so hard into this realm. New… Read More »Song Review: dodree – HAWWAH
Girl group Primrose haven’t made many waves since debuting, but they’ve got a few solid songs under their belt. Last summer’s Cinema became a staple on my playlist, offering the kind of bright, uplifting pop sound that’s well-suited to the season. New single Cosmic takes… Read More »Song Review: Primrose – Cosmic
Initially, I was pretty nonplussed about NEXZ’s output. But after the double volley of Beat-Boxer and Mmchk, they’ve rocketed up the ranks to become one of my most anticipated acts. They’ve promoted consistently in both Korea and Japan over the past two years and now… Read More »Song Review: NEXZ – Hellmate
There are band bios, and then there are documents that appear to have been shouted into a cracked mirror at the end of civilization. Belgian duo Bacht’n de Vulle Moane fall firmly into the latter camp. Formed in 2024 by SCM and A.A.K., the project… Read More »Track Premiere: Bacht’n de Vulle Moane – ‘Verdwazing Der Dwazen (Min Erte Bloedt)’