Fresh off a commanding stint as headliner at this year’s KCON, SHINee’s Taemin is back with his first release under BPM Entertainment. Moving agencies — especially from one as distinct as SM Entertainment — has the potential to alter the sound of an artist. Taemin… Read More »Song Review: Taemin – Sexy In The Air
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As Lamb of God celebrates the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Ashes of the Wake (out August 30th on Epic, pre-order here), fans are treated to an expanded deluxe edition that not only revisits the powerful tracks that defined a New Wave of American… Read More »Phoenix Rising: Lamb of God’s Mark Morton Reflects on 20 Years of ‘Ashes of the Wake’
Beyond the quality of the music, the number one thing that draws me to a newly debuted group is a unique perspective. Many of this new generation’s big names (TWS, BOYNEXTDOOR) have a specific sound and concept that carries even their weaker material. If any… Read More »Song Review: ARrC – S&S (Sour & Sweet)
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 (August 18, 2024)