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. This Page Intentionally Left Blank… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (4/8)
K-pop loves nothing more than to run a trend into the ground. You’ll get a fresh, exciting debut track (ITZY, NewJeans) only to see years of middling copies that suck all the charm from the sounds you first fell in love with. We’re currently in… Read More »Song Review: woo!ah! – Blush
If we imagine the K-pop industry as a shopping street, ONF’s music is that quirky little boutique sandwiched between big box stores. Their continued pairing with producer Hwang Hyun has resulted in a discography that — while varied in sound — boasts a consistent character… Read More »Song Review: ONF – Bye My Monster
Savannah, Georgia’s Black Tusk is here with a sludgy new single, “Breath of Life,” from their upcoming album The Way Forward. Decibel is proud to bring this fist-pumping feast of rage to your listening tables this morning. According to Chris “Scary” Adams, who plays guitar and contributes vocals:… Read More »Track Premiere: Black Tusk – “Breath of Life”
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 (April 7, 2024)