The Boyz’ Phantasy series has seen them in top form, rattling through a variety of styles with confidence and flair. The trilogy comes to a conclusion with Love Letter, which feels a bit like an afterthought. Minimal promotion and a truncated track list give it… Read More »Song Review: The Boyz – Nectar
It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly three years since DAY6 released a new album. The aptly-titled Fourever is their first as a quartet and a welcome return for one of the most dominant idol bands of the last decade. Title track Welcome To The… Read More »Song Review: DAY6 – Welcome To The Show
Dödsrit really is a special band. No one really sounds quite like them. Oh sure, plenty of bands combine various elements of black metal, doom metal and heroic guitar melodies, but not quite like this. Few bands weave melancholy and triumph so seamlessly as these… Read More »Full Album Stream: Dödsrit – “Nocturnal Will”
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. Autoignition – This Is Moving Forward… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (3/18)
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 (March 17, 2024)