I haven’t listened to Rosé’s debut album yet, but judging from the promotion so far I feel that the raucous Bruno Mars duet APT. will be a sonic outlier. It’s always annoying when an album’s biggest hit sounds nothing like any other song surrounding it.… Read More »Song Review: Rosé (BLACKPINK) – Toxic Till The End
JYP founder Park Jinyoung was one of K-pop’s first global visionaries, seeking Western partnerships far before it was the trendy thing to do. Without Wonder Girls’ 2009 foray into the States, a track like Strategy might not exist at all. Twice have already made themselves… Read More »Song Review: Twice – Strategy (ft. Megan Thee Stallion)
Erik Wunder, the enigmatic figure behind the Colorado-based solo project Man’s Gin, dropped his latest sonic offering, The Reprobate, on September 6 via Profound Lore. A blend of psychedelic rock, experimental noise, and folk influences, the album is a testament to Wunder’s eclectic musical vision.… Read More »Interview: Man’s Gin on ‘The Reprobate’ and Degenerate Behavior
K-Pop’s first generation is often referenced as the foundation for the industry we enjoy now, but there aren’t enough good English-language sources that give its music the focus it deserves. I’m hoping to change that with a continuing flashback series, spotlighting personal highlights from the… Read More »BACK TO K-POP’S FIRST GENERATION: S.E.S – Dreams Come True
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Only 1 (from Time For Us – 2019) Only 1 hesitates a bit at first but grows and grows as we reach the chorus. Then, verse two revs up again with the… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Only 1