The Alt Weekly Roundup (11/3/25)
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Song Review: I.MET.U – Velvet Trigger
In addition to actual debuts, “pre-debuts” have become a thing for K-pop idols. I’m not entirely sure what the point is apart from building hype without taking a huge financial risk, but the more music we get the better so I can’t complain. I.MET.U is… Read More »Song Review: I.MET.U – Velvet Trigger
Song Review: ARrC – SKIID
Despite emerging from a K-pop agency I have a lot of respect for, I’ve struggled to get into any of ARrC’s material so far. Their overall sound hasn’t been for me as most of the songs have relied on chanted or rapped hooks. Still, I… Read More »Song Review: ARrC – SKIID
Song Review: Miyeon (i-dle) – Say My Name
There’s a certain type of song that’s hard to rate on this blog. It’s a piece of music that sounds objectively good but would never come close to being part of my own playlists. Such was the case with Miyeon’s pre-release Reno. I appreciated the… Read More »Song Review: Miyeon (i-dle) – Say My Name
Song Review: &TEAM – Lunatic
Even as a fan who’s watched &TEAM gradually rise to “million sellers” in Japan, I was shocked by how well their Korean debut sold. It’s a solid album, and title track Back To Life has grown on me more with each day. The guys are… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – Lunatic