About a month ago, we got word of an Infinite comeback. It was vague, but that combination of words will always get my heart racing. As the weeks went on, it became clear that this release would be a “song for the fans” anniversary single… Read More »Song Review: Infinite – Flower
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 (June 9, 2024)
XY were one of 2023’s most exciting new prospects. Formed through Yoshiki Superstar Project X, they’re a hybrid rock band/dance-vocal troupe that can perform as one big group but also split into specialized units. Living legend Yoshiki provides an idiosyncratic touch as mentor and producer,… Read More »Song Review: XY – YG
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: CRAVITY – Blue & White
Greetings, Decibel readers! It’s like a death-metal buffet this week! You can take your picks à la carte, with servings of techy brutality, filthy caveman beats, razor-sharp clarity, and Jacob Bannon’s side project. Eat up. — Fractal Generator – Convergence Brutal, slightly-techy death metal with an… Read More »Five For Friday: June 7, 2024