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)
The Bias List is a K-pop blog that also covers a fair amount of J-pop. But just like most music fans, I enjoy tracks from all around the world. So, I thought I’d start a monthly round-up of some of the non-K-pop songs that have… Read More »Global Pop Round-Up: August 2024 Edition
Greetings, Decibel readers! It’s a good day if you like death metal, whether it’s the more rip-and-tear approach of bands like Cemetery Filth and Vile Rites, or the moodier takes performed by Avernus and the melodeath heroes in Dark Tranquility. Solid tunes for the approaching… Read More »Five For Friday: August 16, 2024
Girl group Mimiirose continue their once a year comeback schedule, with The Flowers Swayed (흔들리지 않고 피는 꽃이 어딨어) their first new single since last September’s Flirting. The song sees them towing the line between sparkly synthpop and the more reserved girl group sound that’s… Read More »Song Review: Mimiirose – The Flowers Swayed