One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Memoria (from Fallin’ Light – 2018) Previous Thoughts: “This is not the high-octane dance pop many might have expected. It’s far more restrained, gradually developing its story rather than hitting listeners all… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Memoria
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (November 24, 2024)
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: S#arp – Tell Me, Tell Me
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Me Gustas Tu (from Flower Bud – 2015) Sometimes it’s so weird what makes a song popular. I have to remind myself that most people aren’t like me: voracious seekers of new… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Me Gustas Tu
Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.… Read More »K-Pop Risers & Fallers: November 2024