Interview: Emily Yacina
After the release of 2019’s masterful Remember the Silver, Emily Yacina made a change. She packed up and moved to […] The post Interview: Emily Yacina appeared first on The Alternative.
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THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from September 28 – October 4
At the end of each month, I compile my top three K-pop title tracks and list a ton of honorable mentions. In 2025, I thought I’d try something new and add a weekly feature to supplement my monthly round-up. Each Sunday, I’ll offer a compendium… Read More »THIS WEEK IN K-POP: Ranking the New Releases from September 28 – October 4
New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (October 5, 2025)
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 (October 5, 2025)
Buried Treasure: izna – Supercrush
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: izna – Supercrush
Album Review: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
In a year of disappointing blockbuster pop records, the top dog has just come in to show them how it’s […] The post Album Review: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ appeared first on The Alternative.