– November 21st, 2024 – Italy-based electronic metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will return to US shores this Winter for a nine-date East Coast headlining tour. The journey begins on January 17th at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois and runs through January 26th at TV… Read More »MASTER BOOT RECORD Announces East Coast Winter Headlining Tour
Before I take a brief look at many of K-pop’s smaller agencies, there are a few that I have more to say about. Consider these “bonus” write-ups — shorter than the “big four” but longer than a paragraph or two could cover. As usual, the… Read More »Grading the K-Pop Agencies 2024: WOOLLIM ENTERTAINMENT
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: Moon Child – Delete
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Luv Star (from Snowflake – 2016) For awhile, GFriend and Lovelyz’ sounds intersected. To me, Luv Star feels much more like a Lovelyz track, down to the shimmering synths and light vocal… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Luv Star
Rather than release longer albums, Nowadays have blitzed their debut year with a steady stream of single tracks. This isn’t an awful approach if you keep the music coming and that music catches on with the public. Unfortunately, the group has found difficulty breaking through… Read More »Song Review: Nowadays – Let’s Get It