Collaborations between K-pop stars and video games have become more common, which makes sense because I’d bet there is a lot of crossover between the fandoms. aespa’s new track with battle royale game PUBG goes beyond simple tie-in to include a full music video that… Read More »Song Review: aespa x PUBG – Dark Arts
As Astro’s youngest member, Yoon Sanha has often been constrained by the concepts he’s able to attempt. Last year’s solo effort Dive also seemed a bit confused, attempting a darker makeover that didn’t fit well with his charm as a performer. New title track Extra… Read More »Song Review: Yoon Sanha (Astro) – Extra Virgin
As always, it’s a Sistar summer, with groupmates Hyolyn and Soyou releasing new singles within a day of each other. Both ladies have delived summer classics on their own, yet nothing will ever compare to their incredible group work. Lately, Hyolyn has taken a more… Read More »Song Review: Hyolyn – You And I
SHINEE’s Onew continues his prolific solo run with his third full album today. This was preceded by pre-release Confidence, a song that was musically impressive but failed to pull me in on a gut level. Title track Animals is a more straightforward synthpop affair, reminiscent… Read More »Song Review: Onew (SHINee) – Animals
Three years after its last gathering beneath the jagged silhouettes of the Tetons, Fire in the Mountains returns—reignited and reimagined. Set against the staggering backdrop of the Red Eagle Campground on the sovereign lands of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, July 25–27, the 2025 edition marks… Read More »Fire in the Mountains 2025: Return, Renewal and Reverence