(G)I-DLE’s music has gone through many transformations — most recently in the form of the polarizing, meme-ready Wife. Regardless of genre, their title tracks have become known for their catchphrases. Leader and composer Soyeon loves a concept, and nuance isn’t really her thing. Whether they’re… Read More »Song Review: (G)I-DLE – Super Lady
“We named the EP after the best Guns N’ Roses album, Chinese Democracy. No, I’m not being facetious. ‘Shackler’s Revenge’ is Axl’s best moment. ‘Paradise City’ sucks and so does ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine.’” We don’t usually attach track premieres to volcanically hot takes but… Read More »Track Premiere: Intercourse – “George Metesky”
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. Emily Yacina – Trick of the… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (1/29)
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 (January 28, 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: January 2024