The Alt Weekly Roundup (6/2/25)
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Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Lemonade
Baekhyun has done enough amazing things with EXO to warrant a steady stream of write-ups on this blog, even if his solo music has rarely connected with me. I hate coming into a song knowing that I probably won’t like it, though I’m always open… Read More »Song Review: Baekhyun (EXO) – Lemonade
Song Review: HITGS – Gross
Girl group HITGS (the “Hip, Innocent, Teenager, Girls, Story”) debuted just over a month ago with the frothy but forgettable Sourpatch, and have made a quick return with new digital single Gross. Think of it as a much more subdued companion to Katseye’s Gnarly, in… Read More »Song Review: HITGS – Gross
Song Review: aoen – The Blue Sun
If you would have asked me a few years ago what I thought about HYBE Corporation, I would’ve had a few choice words to share with you. But somehow, many of my favorite new K-pop acts have now emerged from HYBE. And given &TEAM’s excellent… Read More »Song Review: aoen – The Blue Sun
The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2025
At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. May 2025 Overall Thoughts The other… Read More »The Top Three K-Pop Songs of May 2025