Anderson .Paak has become a go-to global collaborator for K-pop acts. In recent years, he’s paired with G-Dragon and BTS’s RM. Now, he’s joined forces with NCT’s Taeyong, who makes his return from military hiatus with new solo single Rock Solid. Given that 2026 is… Read More »Song Review: Taeyong (NCT) – Rock Solid (ft. Anderson. Paak)
Yves’s solo career has been marked by collorations with buzzy global artists. When last we saw her on this blog, she paired with PinkPantheress — an artist with outsized influence on the current state of K-pop’s girl groups. For new single Nail, she’s teamed up… Read More »Song Review: Yves – Nail (ft. Lolo Zouaï)
Xdinary Heroes have distinguished themselves from other idol bands through their willingness to move past sentiment into whimsical theatricality. Early efforts in this vein weren’t quite to my taste, but they’ve found a satisfying middleground lately. New title track Voyager offers a slightly different sound… Read More »Song Review: Xdinary Heroes – Voyager
Michigan heavy band Killcrown have dropped the official music video for their debut single “DEATH,” from their upcoming, yet‑to‑be‑titled full‑length album due later this year on Exitus Stratagem Records. Shot by Pixel Page Photography inside the band’s former jam space, the video has a claustrophobic,… Read More »Video Premiere: Killcrown – “DEATH”
Recycling in Ontario is changing in a big way. As of January 1, 2026, the province has fully transitioned to a new Blue Box system that changes who is responsible for recycling and is intended to make the process more consistent across Ontario. Under the… Read More »Recycling in Ontario: Your Questions Answered