Based on the new video from Bellevue, Ohio shoegaze/sludge quartet, Flourish, the “New Cosmic Terror” might be octopus-related. Go figure. The nearly five-minute track is a contrast in melody and drop-tuned sludge with airy vocals and heavy, heavy washes of six and four-string chordage. The… Read More »Video Premiere: Flourish – “New Cosmic Terror”
The science behind harsh vocals is still pretty flimsy, despite the techniques having existed for decades now. Many vocal coaches and teachers were unfamiliar with the way screaming and growling worked (with exceptions like Melissa Cross), meaning that little research was ever done and the… Read More »Interview: Vocal Expert Elizabeth Zharoff Discusses the Science Behind Harsh Vocals
During this lull in new K-pop releases, I decided to go back and watch 2012’s MBC Gayo Daejun – the end-of-year extravaganza that ushered in 2013. Not only was it a euphoric time capsule of excellent music and stunning performances, but it brought to mind… Read More »10 Takeaways after Re-Watching the 2012 MBC GAYO DAEJUN
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In the lead-up to their first Korean mini album, NCT Wish have already delivered the SHINee-esque pre-release Dunk Shot. Now, they’ve given us another taste of what’s to come with the lighter pop of 3 Minutes (3분까진 필요 없어). I’m assuming this isn’t the title… Read More »Song Review: NCT Wish – 3 Minutes