Since their debut in 2023, n.SSign have struggled to forge their own sound, shifting genres and energy with each comeback. For me, they’ve yet to better the stunning ballad Higher, which displayed a vocal ambition we don’t often hear in K-pop these days. New single… Read More »Song Review: n.SSign – Itty Bitty
XLOV debuted earlier this year with a concept that boldly challenges gender norms. This is an exciting development for K-pop and has potential to spawn equally exciting music. So far, the presentation has been more interesting than the songs, and that continues with the pleasant… Read More »Song Review: XLOV – 1&Only
I know that most (all?) fans would likely disagree with me, but my most enduring ATEEZ song remains 2019’s Wave. That track is not at all indicative of their overall sound — especially post-2020 — but has such a great build and glide that targets… Read More »Song Review: ATEEZ – Lemon Drop
After a burst of pre-releases last year leading to their first album, ARTMS have been relatively quiet. They released digital single Burn in early April, which also appears on their new Club Icarus. Now, we have that album’s title track to officially kick off promotions.… Read More »Song Review: ARTMS – Icarus
This is the month BTS fans have been waiting for, as all seven members will soon have returned from their military-imposed hiatus. New group music will undoubtedly be in the works, but prior to that the guys continue to chug along with solo projects. After… Read More »Song Review: J-Hope (BTS) – Killin’ It Girl (ft. GloRilla)