This spring, 82MAJOR’s Choke impressed with its addictive hip-hop production, but its lackluster hooks were quickly overshadowed by a similarly-themed comeback from fellow boy group YOUNITE. Still, the guys showed promise as hip-hop idols and new single Stuck (혀끝) seeks to capitalize on that sound.… Read More »Song Review: 82MAJOR – Stuck
Fresh off their snoozy pre-release R.E.M, Kiss Of Life are back with the title track from their new album. Get Loud ratchets up the energy and throws back to mid-2000’s R&B/dance sounds. The song wouldn’t sound out of place on a girl group album from… Read More »Song Review: Kiss Of Life – Get Loud
ITZY were without their main vocalist for January’s comeback, but still managed to drop an early-2024 highlight with the rugged, exciting Untouchable. Now, Lia has returned to the group and everything’s golden. At least, that’s what their new single Gold seeks to portray. It’s an… Read More »Song Review: ITZY – Gold
New Jersey’s own Sunrot have teamed up with New England bruisers Body Void to release a special split EP for 2024’s Trans Day of Remembrance. The record is an ode to Trans and LGBTQ+ experience, encompassing the rage, trauma, grief and joy of Trans existence… Read More »Sunrot and Body Void Announce Split for Trans Day of Remembrance
We’re not sure if Swiss quartet Mandroïd of Krypton‘s latest single, “The Waltz of Death,” is an actual 3/4-time waltz—though by the thrashing involved, we doubt it—but it definitely has an old-school death ’n’ roll vibe. It’s three minutes of buzzy riffs, aggro punk anarchy… Read More »Track Premiere: Mandroïd of Krypton – “The Waltz of Death”