Sometimes, the creation of compelling and memorable art requires seclusion and the removal of all distractions. And that’s what the band IATT chose to pursue to make their new song, “An Ode to Solace.” It’s an epic, powerful, and crushing blend of progressive and symphonic black… Read More »Video Premiere: IATT – “An Ode To Solace”
– September 29th, 2025 – Finnish metal pioneers Ensiferum are proud to announce their upcoming European headline tour, set to kick off on January 7, 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany. The band will be joined by German power metal veterans Freedom Call as direct support, with… Read More »Ensiferum Announce European Headline Tour with Freedom Call and Dragony
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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 21 – 27
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 (September 28, 2025)