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: Kim Hyun Jung – Bruise
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love Spell (from Walpurgis Night – 2020) Walpurgis Night is GFriend’s most genre-shifting album, which is kind of frustrating since it also served as their swan song. Love Spell’s rootsy guitar and… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Love Spell
After years of being relatively quiet compared to other NCT units, WayV had a busy 2024. They’ve already released albums in Korea and Japan and now they’re back to close out the year with a new project. High Five is the upcoming album’s pre-release and… Read More »Song Review: WayV – High Five
BADVILLAIN released several tracks immediately following their late-spring debut, quickly establishing themselves as a charismatic, hip-hop influenced group. None of their material has hit with me yet, but I remain open-minded toward where they may go in the future. Unfortunately, new single Zoom (숨) doubles… Read More »Song Review: BADVILLAIN – Zoom
– November 19th, 2024 – Band To Reissue “Awakening From Dukkha” And “Wisdom Eyes” Full-Length Albums + New Video Now Playing Photo by Hattoo Metal Blade Records is pleased to welcome Inner Mongolian metal collective NINE TREASURES to its esteemed roster. Thanks to three acclaimed… Read More »Nine Treasures: Chinese Mongolian Metal Giants Sign to Metal Blade Records