Earlier this year, Moon Jongup reunited with three other ex-B.A.P members for “Bang & Jung & Yoo & Moon,” but he’s also been active as a soloist. New single Twist Ya follows last year’s slinky X.O.X, adding a healthy dose of synthwave to give the… Read More »Song Review: Moon Jongup – Twist Ya
Adrien Begrand has been a staple at Decibel since he contributed his first piece to the magazine in January 2005, two decades ago. His work has appeared in virtually every other notable music publication and website throughout his writing career. Begrand is a sharp and… Read More »Q&A: Writer Adrien Begrand on His New Rush Book
It’s been seven years since I last got to write about new G-Dragon music. To call him foundational to my own K-pop fandom would be a vast understatement. From his work with Bigbang to his solo material, G-Dragon is K-pop for me. With an album… Read More »Song Review: G-Dragon – Power
Back in the celebrated and white-washed era known as ‘back in the day,’ I played my fair share of house shows. In fact, even though I barely have my ear to the ground about anything anymore, when my old ears connect with bits of obscure… Read More »Video Premiere: Yellfire Find Peace in House Show Chaos with “Wabi Sabi”
It’s pretty much an unimpeachable statement to say that the first four Danzig records are completely flawless and by the time they made Danzig: 4 that they were possibly the greatest quartet in rock. And, like all good things, that was that. The “classic” lineup… Read More »Justify Your Shitty Taste: Danzig’s “6:66 Satan’s Child”