New K-pop releases are usually telegraphed well in advance. Surprise drops are still relatively rare. BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently announced a solo album scheduled for March, but pre-release track ZEN arrives with no warning on a day and time artists don’t often release new music. It’s… Read More »Song Review: Jennie (BLACKPINK) – ZEN
K-pop is littered with acts who – for one reason or another – didn’t get the full spotlight they deserved. I’ve spent plenty of time ranking and reviewed the industry’s biggest artists, but these underrated acts should never be forgotten. This feature will take a… Read More »Underrated K-Pop: Ranking Every Single by F-VE DOLLS/5Dolls
Ontario is headed for an early election. Premier Ford has said he will trigger the election on Wednesday, January 29th. As residents of Ontario, we must make nature conservation a prominent election issue. While issues related to affordability and tariff threats from the United States… Read More »Protect Our Planet: Vote for Nature and Climate Resilience
For the first taste of Ter Ziele‘s debut album, they’re bringing us the heavy, heart-wrenching doom goodness with “This Mortal Coil.” Taken from Embodiment of Death—out February 28 via Tartarus Records—following their debut singles in 2022 and their intense and memorable liver performances. The album… Read More »Video Premiere: Ter Ziele – “This Mortal Coil”
Sandwiched between Western and Lunar New Year, January has been pretty dry when it comes to new music. And, most of what’s been released hasn’t felt particularly noteworthy. In many ways, it’s as if we’ve simply kicked the start of 2025 down the road, finally… Read More »Song Review: CIX – Thunder