The Alt Weekly Roundup (4/13/26)
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Song Review: NCT Wish – Sticky
NCT Wish are set to release their first full album in a week’s time, and like so many idol groups they’re teasing it with a pre-release. I’ve had a love or hate relationship with Wish’s music so far, with many of their tracks (and the… Read More »Song Review: NCT Wish – Sticky
Song Review: &TEAM – We On Fire
Though they didn’t release as much music as usual, &TEAM had a banner year in 2025. They officially became million sellers and made their Korean debut. This has seemed to mark a shift back into moodier music after their stellar, upbeat 2024 output. The group… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – We On Fire
THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 5 – 11
At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. But each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium of the week’s new releases featured on the blog. And even more than that, I’ll attempt to… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from April 5 – 11
New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (April 12, 2026)
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 (April 12, 2026)