On hearing North Carolina trio Irata‘s new single, “Goodside,” we’re reminded of a time in the late ’80s and early ’90s when there was heavy music that wasn’t really metal. Some of it was grunge, some was called “alternative” or even post-hardcore. It pretty much covered… Read More »Track Premiere: Irata – “Goodside”
There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of… Read More »SEO TAIJI & BOYS: A Career In Song Ratings
If you hang around K-pop fandom long enough, you’ll know that some truths are absolute. For example, when an agency announces that a boy group is showcasing a “new” sound or image, it almost always means they’re doing some form of dark and/or braggadocious hip-hop.… Read More »Song Review: Treasure HYUNHAYO – Nally-Na
It’s unusual for a member of a popular K-pop group to cut ties before contracts are up, especially if they stick with the agency to promote as a soloist. From all accounts, Heeseung’s departure from ENHYPEN could be chalked up to creative differences. He wanted… Read More »Song Review: Evan – Ride Or Die
As Hearts2Hearts’ career has blossomed, their music has taken a lighter turn. It seems that the understated moodiness of The Chase was a red herring and the girls have found much more success with buoyant fare like this winter’s RUDE. It’s no surprise, then, that… Read More »Song Review: Hearts2Hearts – Lemon Tang