Tempest have a new comeback on the horizon, and I’m confident it’ll be good. This confidence comes from math. For whatever reason, the group seems to alternate between songs I love and songs I loath. I’ve cracked the pattern, and after last September’s awful Vroom… Read More »Song Review: Tempest – Baddest Behavior
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 (February 25, 2024)
Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.… Read More »K-Pop Risers & Fallers: February 2024
Greetings, Decibel readers and honored guests! As you enter the building, you’ll see various exhibits on display today. From the latest masterworks from Borknagar and Morta Skuld, to the return of long-dormant composers like Job For A Cowboy. So please, enjoy your time here, but… Read More »Five For Friday: February 23, 2024
Astro haven’t released a single or album since the passing of member Moonbin last April. Any new music would surely be laced with an undertone of sadness, and that’s completely natural. But for a group who built their name on upbeat bubblegum pop, it’s almost… Read More »Song Review: Astro – Circles