Greetings, Decibel readers! What an incredible day for new releases! We’ve got two big Decibel favorites down below, names that will definitely be fresh in the minds of subscribers, along with some lesser-known bands that are definitely worth your time. And there’s a new Sigh album. Let’s go! —… Read More »Five For Friday: September 4, 2026
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 »XDINARY HEROES: A Career In Song Ratings
It’s so funny when you watch a music video from an act you know has a shoestring budget and it’s this big, cinematic spectacle (ie: obviously AI). I’m not sure who they think they’re fooling, but I’d much rather see a small budget piece with… Read More »Song Review: ASC2NT – If I Die Tomorrow
Ten’s music is no longer promoted solely to K-pop audiences, aiming for global reach instead. Like his recent singles, Outwest is performed in English and adopts a sound palatable to the widest audience possible. This is not a unique approach, but it’s one that almost… Read More »Song Review: Ten (WayV) – Outwest
Monsta X have been moving between Korean and English-language releases, shoring up both fanbases as they enter a new stage of their career. New single Magic is co-produced by the prolific Dem Jointz, whose “iiiiincooomminnng!” producer tag has begun to wear on me. It’s gotten… Read More »Song Review: Monsta X – Magic