It goes without saying that I adore Taemin and his music, but my biggest frustration with his solo output is how often it tends to favor murky atmosphere and sluggish arrangements. He clearly enjoys this subdued tempo, and it allows for great spotlight on his… Read More »Song Review: Taemin (SHINee) – Horizon
September is the month of SHINee solos, with three of four members releasing music or mvs over the next few weeks. It’s interesting to hear what they’re up to under new management, and for Onew the change seems to have ignited a sense of groove.… Read More »Song Review: Onew (SHINee) – Beat Drum
Last August, the three-member Limelight released one of 2023’s strongest singles. The shimmering Madeleine offered counterprogramming to current girl group trends, harnessing a full-throated melody over propulsive production. Now, the group has rebranded as MADEIN and added four members (including Mashiro and Yeseo who had… Read More »Song Review: MADEIN – Uno
Yon Loader’s debut self-titled album drops next week, and we’ve already told you how much we love the previous singles. […] The post Song Premiere: Yon Loader – “The Doubt” appeared first on The Alternative.
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: ZEROBASEONE – Road Movie