This review contains minor spoilers for Heavy Trip. Heavier Trip starts off immediately following the events of Heavy Trip, with the fictional band Impaled Rektum locked up in a Norwegian prison. The four members of the band—Turo, Lotvonen, Xytraxm and Oula—are approached to perform at German open-air metal… Read More »Movie Review: Heavier Trip is a Celebration of Extreme Metal Silliness
K-Pop’s first generation is often referenced as the foundation for the industry we enjoy now, but there aren’t enough good English-language sources that give its music the focus it deserves. I’m hoping to change that with a continuing flashback series, spotlighting personal highlights from the… Read More »BACK TO K-POP’S FIRST GENERATION: Duke – Starian
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Mermaid (from LOL – 2016) There aren’t really many skips on the LOL album, but this is one of the tracks that doesn’t stand out as much for me. It’s got touches… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Mermaid
Last week, WayV pre-released the upbeat High Five, building on the funky energy of this spring’s Give Me That. Now, it’s time to move back into edgier territory. Title track Frequency melds old-school hip-hop rhythms with the harsh performance style many expect from the NCT… Read More »Song Review: WayV – Frequency
Ushering in your debut with a self-titled track has become a bit trendy these days, with Izna the latest to cement their status this way. The group was formed on season two of I-LAND — the same series that created ENHYPEN in 2020. That’s where… Read More »Song Review: Izna – IZNA