Hai Karate was low budget cologne and aftershave from the ’70s, and the branding behind the dopey name assured men that if they wore this putrid scent they’d have to fight women off. Which is all kinds of crazy and offensive. It also smelled horrible. Karate… Read More »Full Album Stream: Karate Steve –Time Under Tension
It’s no secret that we’re fans of jazz-metal hybrid Imperial Triumphant here at Decibel and it’s been a pleasure to watch the band push the boundaries of both genres as they blend the two worlds. The NYC trio’s next outing is the Jazz From Hell Festival, taking place at Le… Read More »Contest: Buy a Ticket to Imperial Triumphant’s Jazz From Hell Festival, Win a Decibel Subscription!
On a crisp Friday night, Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Steel was littered with the glown-uped hipsters of a past era. At the […] The post Grizzly Bear Live in NYC appeared first on The Alternative.
For me, EXO are one of K-pop’s most important pillars. Their discography often represents the very best of the industry. But if I’m being honest, very little of the members’ solo work has captured my attention. No member has capitalized on the “EXO sound,” choosing… Read More »Song Review: Xiumin (EXO) – Overdrop
It’s hard to tell what Hearts2Hearts are aiming for during their debut year. Are they the new-gen SNSD redux many of us hoped for? Or, are they a moodier prospect with subdued sounds befitting K-pop’s current landscape? They can be both or course, but I’m… Read More »Song Review: Hearts2Hearts – Focus