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: Moon Child – Delete
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Luv Star (from Snowflake – 2016) For awhile, GFriend and Lovelyz’ sounds intersected. To me, Luv Star feels much more like a Lovelyz track, down to the shimmering synths and light vocal… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Luv Star
Rather than release longer albums, Nowadays have blitzed their debut year with a steady stream of single tracks. This isn’t an awful approach if you keep the music coming and that music catches on with the public. Unfortunately, the group has found difficulty breaking through… Read More »Song Review: Nowadays – Let’s Get It
Welcome to our latest semi-regular… okay, first-time-in-a-long-time Decibel feature. Here, talented musicians from across the metalsphere provide us with their Last Tape Before Doomsday. “The music I love the most is music that that raises the specter of the ugliness of our world, and holds out the… Read More »Last Tape Before Doomsday: Rebecca Vernon (The Keening, ex-SubRosa)
Shamir’s performance at World Cafe Live was a stunning showcase of his versatility as an artist. Opening for Kate Nash, […] The post Shamir Live in Philly appeared first on The Alternative.