Before I take a brief look at many of K-pop’s smaller agencies, there are a few that I have more to say about. Consider these “bonus” write-ups — shorter than the “big four” but longer than a paragraph or two could cover. As usual, the… Read More »Grading the K-Pop Agencies 2023: STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
Years after its original recording, Gaswar are finally unveiling their debut record recorded back in the ’90s, Girl Vanishes On Way To Jive Bar, and have shared the single “Terrible Day to Have Eyes” before its release. Bassist Kevin Rutmanis says, “The line ‘you’re breakable, you’re… Read More »Track Premiere: Gaswar – “Terrible Day to Have Eyes”
– November 21st, 2023 – The holidays are here! Starting today (November 21st, 2023) through December 31st, 2023, fans can find deep discount vinyl, box sets, CDs, merch and more at up to 80% off at the Metal Blade USA store: metalblade.indiemerch.com Also, in celebration… Read More »Metal Blade Records – 2023 Holiday Sale!
Any watcher of the show Hoarders knows that there are two inevitabilities in each episode. One, you will see a person with towers of impossibly old everyday objects; two, the show’s resident expert will ask the subject, “Have you ever considered that you are keeping… Read More »Album Review: Katie Dey – ‘never falter again hero girl’
– November 21st, 2023 – Tickets On Sale This Friday + Upcoming Album Art Revealed Faroe Islands-based folk metal collective TÝR will return to North American stages next Spring. The Battle Ballads headlining tour, named in honor of their upcoming new full-length of the same… Read More »Týr Announces Battle Ballads North American Headlining Tour 2024