The Boyz have pulled off a feat that once seemed impossible in K-pop: changing agencies with their entire roster, group name and music catalog intact. Now, they’re back with their first work under label One Hundred, presumably with greater creative control than ever. It’s interesting… Read More »Song Review: The Boyz – VVV
Nite‘s latest offering, Cult of the Serpent Sun, out March 14 via Season of Mist, is a sonic and thematic journey born from the crucible of live performance and a deep connection to the metal underground. Guitarist and vocalist Van Labrakis sat down to discuss… Read More »Interview: Nite’s “Cult of the Serpent Sun” is a Deep Dive into Community, Chaos, and Rebirth
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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 9 – 15
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 16, 2025)