As covered in my review of pre-release Rose, Super Junior-D&E’s GGB has been mired in controversy over the implications of its title. As a foreign listener without the cultural context to be offended, it’s easier for me to ignore this and focus on the merits… Read More »Song Review: Super Junior-D&E – GGB
SM Entertainment is in full swing this week, releasing a new NCT Dream mini album yesterday and a new single from K-pop legend BoA today. New BoA music is always something to celebrate, even if her promotions are usually more subdued these days. The sound… Read More »Song Review: BoA – Emptiness
Newly-debuting girl group Rescene are apparently fans of the two-syllable onomatopoeia song title. After delivering pre-release YoYo late last month, they’re back with their official debut UhUh. Neither of these titles inspire much confidence, but the songs have been stronger than those sound effects suggest.… Read More »Song Review: Rescene – UhUh
– March 26th, 2024 – Voidkind To See Release Next Month On Metal Blade Records Photo by Alan Swan Stream DVNE’s “Abode Of The Perfect Soul” HERE Scottish progressive post-metal alchemists DVNE today unveil their monolithic new single, “Abode Of The Perfect Soul.” The track… Read More »Dvne: Scottish Progressive Post-Metal Alchemists Unveil “Abode of the Perfect Soul” Single
It’s a well-worn K-pop trope for bright, happy-go-lucky boy groups to eventually turn dark, brooding and shouty. However, this transformation usually doesn’t happen within the space of a one comeback! After bursting into listeners’ hearts with the buoyant On And On last November, AMPERS&ONE have… Read More »Song Review: AMPERS&ONE – Broken Heart