After taking a look at K-pop’s biggest agencies, I’d like to turn my attention to the smaller (but still important) players in the K-pop game, three at a time. Disclaimer: As with my write-ups on K-Pop’s biggest agencies, this is written from an outsider’s perspective.… Read More »Grading the K-Pop Agencies 2024: WM / YUEHUA / 143
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: SNAP – Love II Love
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Navillera (from LOL – 2016) Previous Thoughts: “The entire track is so intensely powered that it really takes more than one listen to process everything. Unlike past singles, there’s never a moment… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Navillera
It’s the most horrible time of the year, but that doesn’t mean it has to completely suck. For those of you not currently signed up as a member of the Decibel magazine kvlt, we’re now offering 20% off subscriptions to tempt you back to the dark side. This offer ends Monday at… Read More »Thank Satan It’s Decibel’s BLACKEST FRIDAY Sale! Get 20% of Subscriptions!
Modern entries to the winter holiday canon can be tricky since this type of song thrives on built-up nostalgia. Most listeners have a handful of tracks they go back to each year until they become ritual. It’s less common for fans to go out of… Read More »Song Review: V (BTS) – Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)