NCT Wish have pinballed promotions between Japan and Korea, releasing previous single Songbird first in Japanese before unveiling its Korean version. Their new album seems to be taking the opposite approach, starting with pre-release Dunk Shot. No, this is not a cover of the 90’s… Read More »Song Review: NCT Wish – Dunk Shot
When it comes to music I love, there tends to be two categories of songs. There are instant hits that capture my attention on first listen. Then, there are ‘stealth bombers’ that reveal their charms more gradually. Every single BOYNEXTDOOR song has fallen into the… Read More »Song Review: BOYNEXTDOOR – Nice Guy
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In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (September 8, 2024)
King Diamond is an elder statesman in the metal community, one of our foundational pillars. He is no longer just a vocalist but an action figure, cat enthusiast, and the subject of cartoons. The metal community universally loves him. Generations of metal fans have grown… Read More »Mercyful Fate’s “Don’t Break The Oath” Turns 40