Though JYP Entertainment’s output had a rough start this year, the agency has been unfurling hit after hit over the past few months. They’re set to finish 2025 strong and that extends to global (but mostly K-pop so far) group NEXZ. I haven’t been a… Read More »Song Review: NEXZ – Beat-Boxer
Tempest have pinballed between sounds and concepts, often making hard swerves from light to dark and back again. Their best music succeeds on memorable melodies and unflagging energy. New single In The Dark jettisons the latter to place all its attention on the former. Sometimes… Read More »Song Review: Tempest – In The Dark
Since their debut in late 2022, &TEAM have developed a strong Japanese discography. All of those singles have also been recorded and performed in Korean, making it feel like they’ve already made a K-pop debut. But with the release of their first original Korean album,… Read More »Song Review: &TEAM – Back To Life
Trophy Wife—the Brooklyn rock band composed of McKenzie Lazzetta, Christian Pace, and Michael Martelli—first sprouted in the DIY basement scene […] The post Artist Interview: Trophy Wife appeared first on The Alternative.
The era of Golden Child’s music dominating this blog came to an abrupt end when the group went on an indefinite hiatus in 2024 as most members left Woollim Entertainment. Since then, the agency has been largely inactive. Joochan’s new solo track Rise & Shine… Read More »Song Review: Joochan (Golden Child) – Rise & Shine