You might not be familiar with Los Angeles doom crew QAALM just yet—more on that below—but we’re betting you know the song “Heaven and Hell” by a band called Black Sabbath. On their new EP, First Light of the Last Dawn, the Los Angeles trio, who released their… Read More »Track Premiere: QAALM – “Heaven and Hell” (Black Sabbath Cover)
For metal bands of all stripes, a central theme or concept can be a major drag on artistic potential — but when applied correctly, it can be an asset with unlimited creative returns. In the case of Oxygen Destroyer, the band’s muse of monsters and… Read More »Full Album Stream: Oxygen Destroyer – “Guardian of the Universe”
&TEAM’s pre-release Koegawari has snuck up on me to become a real sleeper hit this summer. I love the understated warmth of its rhythmic instrumental and the way its arrangement allows spotlight on the members’ vocals without needless studio effects. If Koegawari was a delicious… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – Aoarashi
Someone needs to do a case study on why so many idol soloists debut with the most subdued (ie: dull) material you could possibly imagine. Have they been so beaten down by the maximalist needs of K-pop’s idol group system? Are they under the impression… Read More »Song Review: Yoon Sanha (Astro) – Dive
Formed on SBS’s reality show Universe Ticket, UNIS made their debut this past March with a solid — but unspectacular — track. With their first official comeback, they’ve upped the energy and ambition, opting for a strutting glam rock beat and an in-you-face performance style.… Read More »Song Review: UNIS – Curious