To round out my mid-year countdowns, I’ve got a spotlight on some of my favorite songs from music markets that aren’t Korea or Japan. To simplify things, I just call this category “pop.” It’s been a very strong year for pop music so far, though… Read More »Top Pop Songs of 2025 (So Far)
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: H1-KEY – Good For U
In the space of two weeks, I’ve gone from not knowing who or what 1VERSE was to being just about ready to sign up as captain of their fan club. You can thank their YouTube channel for that. This is the first act from new… Read More »Song Review: 1VERSE – Multiverse
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Grant Netzorg, the multifaceted vocalist and guitarist of the Denver-based band In the Company of Serpents, got beyond personal detailing his inner turmoil on the band’s latest album, A Crack in Everything, set to release on July 11. It picks up where previous records left… Read More »Interview: In The Company of Serpents Talk Cord Cutting Catharsis