If NewJeans first popularized the subdued style of girl group pop/R&B that currently has a stranglehold on K-pop, ILLIT took that baton and added a chirpy, ‘beep beep boop’ type of chorus that has now become just as ubiquitous. Taken together, these trends have delivered… Read More »Song Review: ILLIT – Do The Dance
Mixed gender groups are notoriously difficult for K-pop. Though many have thrived overseas (especially in Japan), the formula often results in quick disbandment in Korea — at least post-90’s. Here to buck that trend are ALLDAY PROJECT, a new five-member group from Teddy’s Black Label.… Read More »Song Review: ALLDAY PROJECT – Famous
– June 16th, 2025 – North American Tour Underway Photo by Mike Truehart RIVERS OF NIHIL‘s eponymous fifth full-length, released on May 30th via Metal Blade Records, reaped 2.8 million Spotify streams globally and toppled Billboard charts upon its first week of release earning the… Read More »Rivers of Nihil: Self-Titled Fifth Full-Length Tops Billboard Charts Upon Its First Week of Release
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The first girl group from PSY’s P Nation is set to make their debut in about a week, but as with so many other K-pop rookies they’ve released a pre-debut taster. Bet You’ll Regret It (지금을 놓치면 분명 너 후회할 거야) showcases a possible sound… Read More »Song Review: Baby DONT Cry – Bet You’ll Regret It