K-pop idols thrive on building a steady, dedicated fan base. This is most often accomplished by a constant stream of releases and deluge of content. But within the vast K-pop industry, there are more than a few “one hit wonders” – acts who release one… Read More »K-Pop’s One Hit Wonders: Cats – Baby Cat
New Jersey noise rockers Atom Driver are having fun and getting loud about it on their latest EP, Occupants. Originally formed as a trio in 2016 and releasing music shortly after, the band added Deadguy guitarist/backing vocalist Chris “Crispy” Corvino as Atom Driver’s lead vocalist. With a final… Read More »Video Premiere: Atom Driver – ‘Say Anything You Want’
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: MA1 (Make Mate 1) – Higher Wire
Photo provided by Wordless PR Connecticut alternative rock band Splitview recently made their debut on Static Era Records (Clearbody, Cinema Stare) with their post-grunge single “Cherish” at the end of May and it distinctly recalls the brand of alternative rock that saw bands like Three… Read More »Video Premiere: Splitview – “Into Nothing”
The Alternative Weekly Roundup is a column where our staff plugs a variety of new releases in a concise, streamlined format. Albums, singles, videos, and live sets. Check back each Monday to see what we were jamming the week prior. Draag – “Recharge” Los Angeles… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (7/22)