There’s no such animal as a black elephant. There are African elephants and Asian elephants—which are both pretty grey—but no black elephants. A “black elephant” is a quasi-scientific term for a predicted disaster that is ignored. Black Elephant is also the name of an Italian stoner/fuzz… Read More »Track Premiere: Black Elephant – “The Fall of the Gods”
New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal practitioners Midnight Force have been consistent in their output since forming in 2016, only once letting a year go by without releasing at least one new song. Through two albums, a split and a handful of EPs, the Scottish quartet… Read More »Full Album Stream: Midnight Force – “Severan”
Kang Daniel has had a dramatic 2024, with his self-created agency Konnect Entertainment folding after five years. His new mini album is credited under Warner Music, which also oversees his Japanese career. I’m not sure what’s next for Kang Daniel the businessman, but I’m glad… Read More »Song Review: Kang Daniel – Electric Shock
With QWER’s TBH still riding high on digital charts, the group is back with a new album. This was preceded by the comedic Fake Idol, which featured (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon in its video. This time around, she’s active behind the scenes, co-writing/producing new single My Name… Read More »Song Review: QWER – My Name Is Malguem
The month of SHINee solos concludes with the release of Key’s new mini album Pleasure Shop. He’s consistently been a K-pop artist who knows exactly what he wants from his music, and often those desires point toward the dancefloor. Last year’s Good & Great dabbled… Read More »Song Review: Key (SHINee) – Pleasure Shop