Music

When LE SSERAFIM’s album was released earlier this month, the b-side that seemed to capture most attention was Ash. I think that song’s just fine, but feels more indebted to its mood and soundscape than the type of melodic pop I tend to prefer. Instead,… Read More »Song Review: LE SSERAFIM – Come Over

At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from March 23 – 29

In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (March 30, 2025)

Late last month, new Korean-American trio RE:WIND surprised me with their fantastic pre-release RE:SET. It’s so fun when an act bounds out of the gate with strong material. This track set the stage for their debut single Forever, but unfortunately I don’t find myself as… Read More »Song Review: RE:WIND – Forever