Justifiably so, we reckon, AI has become the new boogeyman of the metal scene (and perhaps the world at large) and UK death crushers Mutagenic Host have a few thoughts on the matter. Their latest single, “Artificial Harvest of the Obscene,” attacks the theme with… Read More »Track Premiere: Mutagenic Host – “Artificial Harvest of the Obscene”
Great Content, the debut album from Toronto-based tech-metal outfit Mirror Neuron, is an explosion of influences from across the extreme metal spectrum. In the press release, the band members describe their sound as taking influence from Between the Buried and Me, Krallice, His Hero is Gone… Read More »Full Album Stream: Mirror Neuron – “Great Content”
We’ve entered December, which all but ensures a steady stream of ballads from both K-pop and J-pop. This softer energy tends to be quite seasonal, as listeners seek coziness over musical bombast. Japan has an especially insatiable appetite for ballads, making NiziU’s AlwayS the perfect… Read More »Song Review: NiziU – AlwayS
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: H.O.T – We Are The Future
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Oh Difficult (with Sonar Pocket) (from Oh Difficult – 2019) Now this one’s a bit different because it’s a duet and it doesn’t appear on any GFriend album. In 2019, they collaborated… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Oh Difficult (with Sonar Pocket)