Among the original mid-’80s progenitors of grunge—Soundgarden, Melvins, Green River, Malfunkshun, etc.—Skin Yard has been frequently overlooked, despite the quartet’s deep ties to the scene, the presence of renowned producer/guitarist Jack Endino in the band and being the launching point for numerous world class drummers.… Read More »Q&A: Skin Yard Bassist Daniel House Talks About the Band’s Legacy and New Box Set
This review contains minor spoilers for Heavy Trip. Heavier Trip starts off immediately following the events of Heavy Trip, with the fictional band Impaled Rektum locked up in a Norwegian prison. The four members of the band—Turo, Lotvonen, Xytraxm and Oula—are approached to perform at German open-air metal… Read More »Movie Review: Heavier Trip is a Celebration of Extreme Metal Silliness
K-Pop’s first generation is often referenced as the foundation for the industry we enjoy now, but there aren’t enough good English-language sources that give its music the focus it deserves. I’m hoping to change that with a continuing flashback series, spotlighting personal highlights from the… Read More »BACK TO K-POP’S FIRST GENERATION: Duke – Starian
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Mermaid (from LOL – 2016) There aren’t really many skips on the LOL album, but this is one of the tracks that doesn’t stand out as much for me. It’s got touches… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Mermaid
Last week, WayV pre-released the upbeat High Five, building on the funky energy of this spring’s Give Me That. Now, it’s time to move back into edgier territory. Title track Frequency melds old-school hip-hop rhythms with the harsh performance style many expect from the NCT… Read More »Song Review: WayV – Frequency