Final Dose is a UK-based blackened punk band that combines the evocative riff-work and atmosphere of black metal with the raw energy and vitality of punk at its best. It’s a sound that makes you imagine a circle pit at a black mass. I sure… Read More »Full EP Stream: Final Dose – Endless Woe
Just a couple months ago, Stephen Brodsky (Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Mutoid Man) gave us Cut to the Core Vol. 1, a set of 11 covers of hardcore songs that are in some way central to Brodsky’s love of this music. He reimagined each song… Read More »Track Premiere: Stephen Brodsky – “Under the Surface” (Neurosis)
At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. But each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And even more than that, I’ll attempt to… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from January 18 – 24
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (January 25, 2026)
EXO have been inaugurated into my “K-Pop A-Z” feature, which means anything they release automatically gets a full review. To be honest, I’ve regretted that rule over the past few years since I haven’t vibed with the group’s albums since 2018. Is there new work… Read More »EXO REVERXE: In-Depth Album Review – Flatline