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: CSR, ITZY, CRAVITY, Chungha, BoA
Opening her set under a red sheet Mitski’s headling for tour for her record The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is like watching a one woman play with a backing band featuring versions of songs that are sometimes reimagined. She is currently closing… Read More »Photography: Mitski with Sarah Kinsley
Greetings, Decibel readers! Lots of death metal this week: dissonant, straightforward, and even some melodeath! But don’t worry, if that’s not your thing there’s a new Heavy Temple album out as well. Off to the desert with you! — Benighted – Ekbom Slickly produced brutality that delivers… Read More »Five For Friday: April 12, 2024
The music video for Kis-My-Ft2’s newest single has been out for a few days, but I’ve been holding off on writing about it because I honestly couldn’t decide how I felt about the song. For those who have never heard of this group, they boast… Read More »Song Review: Kis-My-Ft2 – Loved One
– April 12th, 2024 – Sentinels Full-Length Out Today On Metal Blade Records! Photo by Evil Live Photography Watch VULTURE’s “Oathbreaker” video HERE Sentinels, the latest full-length from German heavy metal practitioners VULTURE, is out today on Metal Blade Records! If there is one band… Read More »Vulture: German Heavy Metal Practitioners Unleash “Oathbreaker” Video