Greetings, Decibel readers! It’s another banner week for death metal, with releases spanning the spectrum from death-doom, cavernous death metal, brutal tech-death, Opeth doing growls again, you name it! Check it out! — Aversion – Futile Attempts to Reach The Light The debut album from death-doom newcomers Aversion.… Read More »Five For Friday: November 22, 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: Click-B – Gate Of Honor
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! MAGO (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) Previous Thoughts: “And, like many of K-pop’s recent retro offerings, MAGO has a great chorus. It’s a two-parter, kicking off with an effervescent refrain that feels… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – MAGO
Jay Chang has had quite a varied idol career so far. First appearing on Boys Planet, he later debuted with boy group One Pact. Then, he participated in another survival series (Build Up) and debuted with its winning project group B.D.U. That contract took him… Read More »Song Review: Jay Chang – LaSalle Ave
ICHILLIN’ released a couple great tracks early this year, but both ended up falling off my playlist much quicker than expected. They each felt more like production showcases than enduring melodies — an approach that often struggles in the long run once the excitement of… Read More »Song Review: ICHILLIN’ – Official