There have been a number of think pieces about how Billboard’s Hot 100 chart has become whiter, more male and more Christian this year. It’s a troubling development for anyone who fears baby steps toward theocracy as I do, and the chokehold Alex Warren’s Ordinary… Read More »Song Review: Rosé (BLACKPINK) & Alex Warren – On My Mind
Leading up to the release of their second EP, Katseye have delivered contrasting charms. Gnarly and Gabriela led us from the bold to the boring, which makes me wonder if there’s a happy medium somewhere in the middle. New track Gameboy doesn’t aim to answer… Read More »Song Review: Katseye – Gameboy
One of 2024’s biggest success stories was SM Entertainment’s reigning girl group aespa. Going into the year they were already very popular, but the trio of Supernova, Armageddon and Whiplash jolted them to a new level, becoming ubiquitous hits that still have a hold on… Read More »Song Review: aespa – Dirty Work
Famous Strangers have shared a new video for the song “L.S.C.,” out now ahead of their festival appearances this summer. Check out the video below. The melodic, classic Canadian band are particularly stoked on their new track and the message behind it. “’LSC’ is one… Read More »Video Premiere: Famous Strangers – “l.S.C.”
While they initially (pre) debuted with a promising pop/rock sound, rookie group POW’s music has become more subdued and forgettable since. They seem to have tons of promise, but the music just isn’t doing it for me. This regrettable trend continues with Being Tender (다정해지는… Read More »Song Review: POW – Being Tender