A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: Dreamcatcher – 2 Rings
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: ENHYPEN – Brought The Heat Back
Greetings, Decibel readers! Hope you enjoyed the fourth of July holiday as I did — partying with friends and eating unwise quantities of unhealthy food. Because America. But now, back to business. Because metal. — Cranial Disorder – Congenital Depravity Insanely brutal death metal from… Read More »Five For Friday: July 12, 2024
Though JYP Entertainment has been active in Japan for many years, girl group NiziU was an early experiment in “J-pop group produced by Korean agency.” With companies like HYBE, SM and Lapone following suit, this strategy has become more common as time has gone on.… Read More »Song Review: NiziU – Rise Up
We hear more Mamamoo solo releases than group comebacks these days, which isn’t surprising given their standing as a veteran idol act. These solo tracks tend to be quite varied — both in sound and execution. Moonbyul impressed earlier this year by swerving in new… Read More »Song Review: Wheein (Mamamoo) – Coco Water