The Alternative Weekly Roundup is a column where our staff plugs a variety of new releases in a concise, streamlined format. Albums, singles, videos, and live sets. Check back each Monday to see what we were jamming the week prior. Altersense – “Miles Away” Altersense’s debut… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (5/27)
Three and a half years since their debut, aespa have finally released their first full length album. Armageddon is led by two title tracks, the first of which has already become a major hit. Supernova embraced the K-pop maximalism of years past, making many wonder… Read More »Song Review: aespa – Armageddon
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 (May 26, 2024)
Rather than contain my “Risers and Fallers” feature to a single post in June, I’m going to share a bite-sized version at the end of each month. This will let me account for more songs and make a nice lead-in to the monthly round-up post.… Read More »K-Pop Risers & Fallers: May 2024
Look at me introducing a feature in February 2023 and then not following up on it until fifteen months later. Oops! As a spin-off to my Battle of the B-sides feature, I’m pleased to announce the arrive of “Battle of the Title Tracks!” In this… Read More »Battle of the Title Tracks: BERRY GOOD’s ‘Because Of You’ vs. F.CUZ’s ‘No. 1’ vs. XIA JUNSU’s ‘Incredible’