TRI.BE have the distinction of being backed by legendary producer Shinsadong Tiger, who has written more than his fair share of classic K-pop tracks. But thus far, they’ve struggled to deliver classics themselves, largely playing on trends without fully embracing a signature sound that gives… Read More »Song Review: TRI.BE – Diamond
You ever hear an album and immediately think, “Now that’s fire”? That’s what I thought the very moment I hit play on “Encorcelled Spirits” by Indiana-based black metal outfit Karkosa. And the name of that song is fitting, seeing as the band’s music strikes me… Read More »Full Album Stream: Karkosa – “Esoterrorcult”
Pirate metal is no laughing matter but this new song from The Dread Crew of Oddwood might be. Calling their music “pirate metal,” the group of ruffians play acoustic folk metal-influenced tunes about life on the high seas. With new album Rust & Glory on the way, The Dread… Read More »Video Premiere: The Dread Crew of Oddwood – ‘Leather Ship’
Sometimes you have to wonder how a song even finds its way out of the recording studio. X:IN are not from a big agency, so there probably aren’t a ton of checks and balances when it comes to A&R, but someone still had to give… Read More »Song Review: X:IN – My Idol
Though it received a muted response around these parts, LE SSERAFIM’s Overwatch single Perfect Night went on to become a big hit for the group. Someone at Source Music was clearly paying attention, as new title track Easy does its best to replicate that sound.… Read More »Song Review: LE SSERAFIM – Easy