The Alt Weekly Roundup (7/28/25)
The Alternative Weekly Roundup is a column where our staff plugs a variety of new releases in a concise, streamlined […] The post The Alt Weekly Roundup (7/28/25) appeared first on The Alternative.
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New Music Friday Playlist – 7/25/25
The Alternative’s New Music Friday Playlist. All our staff’s favorite new music from the week of July 18, 2025! Now […] The post New Music Friday Playlist – 7/25/25 appeared first on The Alternative.
Song Review: ENHYPEN – Shine On Me
As is often the case with J-pop singles, ENHYPEN’s Shine On Me has been available for a few weeks now, but today it’s finally paired with its half-animated, half-live action music video. As a straight-down-the-middle ballad, the song offers a different texture for the group.… Read More »Song Review: ENHYPEN – Shine On Me
THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from July 20 – 26
At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from July 20 – 26
New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (July 27, 2025)
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 (July 27, 2025)