There’s something really special about finding out about a band releasing their first album. You’re seeing the creative legacy form in real time, with the privilege of hearing it grow and evolve over the years. And that’s why we at Decibel are especially stoked to premiere… Read More »Track Premiere: Malformed – “Within The Flesh”
We haven’t had a Korean comeback from IVE since February, but their Rebel Heart has remained on Korean charts since then and new mega-hit hit single Golden (from the K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack) has been widely compared to IVE’s past hits. In other words, the… Read More »Song Review: IVE – Be Alright
Not only is it a busy day for K-pop comebacks, but we’ve got a few Japanese releases as well. xikers have already made their Japanese debut and are back with the poppy rush of second single Up All Night. This group’s sound has been all… Read More »Song Review: xikers – Up All Night
Just a day after her fellow Sistar member Hyolyn released a new single, Soyou is back with new music of her own. Two summers ago, she carried on Sistar’s sonic legacy with the excellent Aloha, but like Hyolyn she’s decided to explore different summer sounds… Read More »Song Review: Soyou – PDA
Given Mystic Story’s track record, their first boy group ARrC’s material hasn’t been as quirky as I would have thought. So far, their sound hinges largely on old-school hip-hop, which isn’t a unique touchstone when it comes to K-pop’s boy bands. New single Awesome continues… Read More »Song Review: ARrC – Awesome