Costa Rican stoner-doom outfit Crypt Monarch first introduced themselves to the world in 2021, using their debut album to tell the story of an undead king brought back from beyond the grave in order to slay his enemies. On their new album, Codex Pestilentia, they’re continuing the story,… Read More »Track Premiere: Crypt Monarch – ‘Terror From Above’
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Last week, AKMU’s Chanhyuk pre-released the slow burn Out Of My Mind as a teaser for his second full length album. The album has a retro, synth-kissed sound with an idiosyncratic flair different from the hyper-commercialized 80’s revivalism that took over pop music in the… Read More »Song Review: Lee Chanhyuk (AKMU) – Vivid LaLa Love
Fresh off her role in season two of Squid Game, it feels like the perfect time for Jo Yuri to remind us that she’s also a singer. Her last title track was released almost two years ago, which feels like a century. The glossy Taxi… Read More »Song Review: Jo Yuri – Farewell For Now!
Every so often, a song charms me in spite of itself. NCT Dream’s pre-release BTTF made so many musical moves that usually draw my ire. Its shouty sound couldn’t be more “NCT,” which has become less of a strength as time has gone on. Yet… Read More »Song Review: NCT Dream – Chiller