Boy group HORI7ON continue to dole out bright, energetic pop music, taking funky cues from early Seventeen with new single Lucky. Though I’ve enjoyed much of their recent material, this group has often been held back by a level of polish that makes their music… Read More »Song Review: HORI7ON – Lucky
A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them… Read More »Buried Treasure: CRAVITY – Mr.
Greetings, Decibel readers! Definitely a lot here for the death metal crowd this week, with new ones from Fathomless Ritual and Vorus. But there’s plenty of room for fans of thrash (Devastator), blackened death (Volcandra) and some righteous metallic hardcore (Worst Doubt) as well. Enjoy! — Devastator – Conjurers… Read More »Five For Friday: March 1, 2024
At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. February 2024 Overall Thoughts Due to… Read More »The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2024
Bay Area goregrinder Houkago Grind Time is a lesson in brutal efficiency. The passion project of Ripped to Shreds’ main man Andrew Lee, the anime-themed gore grind unit has been on a tear with international tours (including a scheduled debut Philadelphia appearance at the Metal & Beer Pre-Fest on April… Read More »HOUKAGO GRIND TIME Schools the Decibel Flexi Series! Secure an EXCLUSIVE EP Now!