H//PE Princess took the unusual approach of releasing their title track weeks before the mini album dropped. Stolen was a repetitive but weirdly enjoyable take on retro hip-hop, but follow-up One Day reveals a new side to the group. For an act billed as a… Read More »Song Review: H//PE Princess – One Day
Tomorrow, doom lords Spirit Adrift will perform their last-ever show at a sold-out venue in Montreal as part of this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour. While we contemplate that bitter moment, we’re here to celebrate another — the final Spirit Adrift song, released as part of… Read More »Spirit Adrift to Release Exclusive New Song, “No Evil Shall Befall Us,” via the Decibel Flexi Series!
Taeyang’s new album is a mixed bag of styles, with few of them fully-realized in the way his best work has been. The strongest material hearkens back to eras past while infusing its sound with more modern touches. Such is the case with Would You,… Read More »Song Review: Taeyang (Bigbang) – Would You (ft. Tarzzan & Woochan)
There are some groups in K-pop that I want to love even as their music keeps me at an arm’s length. Such is the case with XLOV, who have a wonderful concept and compelling imagery. However, most of their songs just haven’t matched that potential… Read More »Song Review: XLOV – Serve
IDID made a quick comeback after their September debut, but left fans waiting after that. Six months later, they’re finally back with new single Fly!, melding their old-school hip-hop sound with upbeat melodies. This fits squarely within a realm of current new-gen boy group sounds… Read More »Song Review: IDID – Fly!