iKON’s Jay made his solo debut back in 2023 with a smooth R&B sound that was high on style but low on the kind of addictive melodies that usually make my ears perk up. He’s set to release a new album next week, and prior… Read More »Song Review: Jay (iKON) – We Can’t Explain
ASC2NT debuted last year and caught my attention with their strong vocals. Neither of their songs so far have fully taken advantage of this asset, but I can tell the group could do great things with the right material. New single Don’t Move gets closer… Read More »Song Review: ASC2NT – Don’t Move
Starship Entertainment is having a busy year, first debuting new girl group KiiiKiii and now new boy group IDID. IDID won’t have their official debut until September, but like so many other rookies they’re testing the waters with a pre-debut track. It’s a horrible feeling… Read More »Song Review: IDID – Step It Up
There have been many pre-release tracks this week, a strategy that K-pop seems to be very fond of lately. Yves has an album scheduled for next month and gives us an early taste with White Cat today. Her previous work has delved into hyperpop influences,… Read More »Song Review: Yves – White Cat
Featuring Justin Pearson (the Locust, Dead Cross, Planet B, Retox, Head Wound City, All Leather, Three One G Records), Brian Amalfitano (ACxDC), Scott Osment (Weak Flesh) and Jason Klein (Run with the Hunted), Deaf Club are back a few years after their Productive Disruption debut… Read More »Track Premiere: Wading Through the Shit With Deaf Club’s “Crap Circles”