Okay, when we call the latest track, “Religious Agonies,” from Greek black metallers Thyrathen “epic,” we’re referring to both the scale and scope of the song, as well as the fact that it is literally inspired by Epicurean philosophy, based on the teachings of Epicurus.… Read More »Track Premiere: Thyrathen – “Religious Agonies”
Hurricane Helene recently ripped through Florida and various other states, leaving a trail of damage in its wake. As the state looks to deal with the impact of yet another hurricane while dealing with the fallout of Helene, metal/hardcore stalwarts Converge have released a live album… Read More »Listen: Converge Release Live Album Benefitting Hurricane Victims
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! A Starry Sky (from Time For Us – 2019) The crystalline chimes that open this ballad feel like a good starting point for this K-Pop A-Z feature. If GFriend are defined by… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – A Starry Sky
TVXQ are celebrating the twentieth (!) anniversary of their Japanese debut with the upcoming release of new album Zone. Before that, its lead single Sweet Surrender has been pre-released alongside a music video. The guys have steadily promoted since their 2017 return from the military,… Read More »Song Review: TVXQ – Sweet Surrender
In a strange twist, the sweet, ultra-melodic girl group sound I came to love (think: Lovelyz, GFriend, April) has found a new home with fifth-gen boy groups. TWS are the most popular act tackling a bright, bubbly style but prior to their debut The Wind… Read More »Song Review: The Wind – Hello, My First Love