Given their status as a Japanese idol group, NCT Wish have been more active in Korea so far. This seems to be the trend for J-pop groups formed by K-pop agencies. However, they have new Japanese material on the horizon and they’re teasing that now… Read More »Song Review: NCT Wish – Dreamcatcher
Boy group NTX surprised me in the best way possible with their title track Over N Over earlier this year. That song adopted a second/third gen K-pop sound with anthemic gusto and instantly became a standout in their discography. Now, the guys have returned with… Read More »Song Review: NTX – Ice Luv
After an exciting flash of energy with 2024’s Love Attack, girl group RESCENE retreated back to current girl group tropes for their work this year. Still, they’ve developed a small but passionate fan base and are set to expand those numbers with an upcoming album.… Read More »Song Review: RESCENE – Heart Drop
Canada’s thrash heroes Triskelyon return with their long-awaited fourth full-length, Maelstrom of Chaos. Check out the video for “Of Dust and Divination” below. Formed in 2021 by guitarist Geoff Waye of the acclaimed Category VI, Triskelyon came roaring out of the gate with their self-titled… Read More »Video Premiere: Triskelyon – “Of Dust and Divination”
Newbeat debuted earlier this year with a sound that was decidedly not for me. Their “new beat” included a surplus of irritating sing-talk and recycled samples we’ve heard a thousand times before from boy groups. But with a first comeback comes the chance to course… Read More »Song Review: Newbeat – Look So Good