If we imagine the K-pop industry as a shopping street, ONF’s music is that quirky little boutique sandwiched between big box stores. Their continued pairing with producer Hwang Hyun has resulted in a discography that — while varied in sound — boasts a consistent character… Read More »Song Review: ONF – Bye My Monster
Savannah, Georgia’s Black Tusk is here with a sludgy new single, “Breath of Life,” from their upcoming album The Way Forward. Decibel is proud to bring this fist-pumping feast of rage to your listening tables this morning. According to Chris “Scary” Adams, who plays guitar and contributes vocals:… Read More »Track Premiere: Black Tusk – “Breath of Life”
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 (April 7, 2024)
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: DRIPPIN – Black Mirror
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: TXT – I’ll See You There Tomorrow