Since debuting early this year, the JYP-adjacent dodree has gained interest due to their blend of historical and modern sounds. This leveraging of traditional elements isn’t new to K-pop, but it’s been awhile since we’ve seen a group push so hard into this realm. New… Read More »Song Review: dodree – HAWWAH
Girl group Primrose haven’t made many waves since debuting, but they’ve got a few solid songs under their belt. Last summer’s Cinema became a staple on my playlist, offering the kind of bright, uplifting pop sound that’s well-suited to the season. New single Cosmic takes… Read More »Song Review: Primrose – Cosmic
Initially, I was pretty nonplussed about NEXZ’s output. But after the double volley of Beat-Boxer and Mmchk, they’ve rocketed up the ranks to become one of my most anticipated acts. They’ve promoted consistently in both Korea and Japan over the past two years and now… Read More »Song Review: NEXZ – Hellmate
There are band bios, and then there are documents that appear to have been shouted into a cracked mirror at the end of civilization. Belgian duo Bacht’n de Vulle Moane fall firmly into the latter camp. Formed in 2024 by SCM and A.A.K., the project… Read More »Track Premiere: Bacht’n de Vulle Moane – ‘Verdwazing Der Dwazen (Min Erte Bloedt)’
Stray Kids have a tour and a new album coming up, and to promote both they’ve released a special single that serves as an anthem for this era. Run It arrives with little promo other than an excellent teaser video that made me think it… Read More »Song Review: Stray Kids – Run It