Several years after debuting as a soloist, former-LOONA member and actress/variety star Chuu has released her first full album. Full albums are meaningful for K-pop artists for a number of reasons, allowing them to craft a larger body of work and usually proving some level… Read More »Song Review: Chuu – XO, My Cyberlove
The kooky and iconic Mosswood Meltdown music festival will return to Oakland again in July 2026. Hosted by legendary filmmaker […] The post Mosswood Meltdown Announces Return in July appeared first on The Alternative.
With the recent announcement that Municipal Waste will perform The Art of Partying at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest in 2026, I’ve been revisiting a lot of fun thrash classics. It’s fortuitous timing, then, that St. Petersburg, Florida thrashers Ramtha have a brand new song and music video, “Infinite Energy.”… Read More »Video Premiere: Ramtha – ‘Infinite Energy’
Where they from? Virginia. Yesterday was Black Monday, the day all NFL coaches get fired and I am eagerly waiting at my laptop, refreshing ESPN hoping to see the news that the Jets have fired Aaron Glenn. Alas, I feel I will be disappointed but… Read More »Blast Worship: Lay Waste
K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a… Read More »Battle of the B-Sides: Saturday, AKMU, Rocket Punch, Orange Caramel, BTOB