I first wrote about XG’s Undefeated as part of my weekly J-pop round-ups back in April and I wasn’t too impressed. A few months later, the group has added a performance video to the song’s promotion, offering imagery beyond Valorant video game animations. Like many… Read More »Song Review: XG – Undefeated
K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a… Read More »Battle of the B-Sides: JYJ, Nu’est, 2PM, J.Y. Park, BoA
Where they from? Vaasa, Finland. In the past 10 days we have seen an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, the Republican National Convention and the current President of the United States step down from the race for his re-election, but I’m here to talk… Read More »Blast Worship: Kuvotus
Denver-based death dealers Glacial Tomb are back in action with their first LP in six years and Decibel has the first listen for you right now. Fronted by Khemmis guitarist/bassist Ben Hutcherson, Glacial Tomb further descend into dissonant death metal madness on Lightless Expanse, aided by the presence of new… Read More »Track Premiere: Glacial Tomb – ‘Abyssal Host’
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