When it comes down to K-pop and music in general, the best songs usually aren't the ones getting promoted. And because of this, their quality is most of the time never unearthed or just completely overlooked by the majority of listeners. I want to change that and that's why I'm going to be counting down … Continue reading The 100 Best K-pop B-Sides / Album Tracks of 2020 (100 – 76)
U-know's 'NOIR' has quickly gone onto become one of my favourite mini albums of the year so far and while that might not mean much given that we're only 20 odd days into January, I predict it will remain in heavy rotation for the foreseeable future. This is because the project is consistent all the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: La Rosa – U-Know (feat. Shin Yeeun)
When U-know debuted as soloist in 2019 with the fantastic Follow, I was absolutely thrilled by its classic, near robotic soundscape. And much of the album matched the strength of its lead single. So when I heard that his new project would be centered around the idea of film, I was very excited. It promised … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Thank U – U-Know (Yunho of TVXQ)
If you've been a regular on this blog for the past year, then you might know that my relationship with Cherry Bullet's music hasn't been the best. I didn't think much of either of their 2020 singles and their sugary sweet sound wasn't something I really gravitated towards. But I think that Love So Sweet … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Love So Sweet – Cherry Bullet
If there's anything that I've come to love about ONEUS over the past 2 years, it's that they're remarkably consistent. They're a group who love to experiment both musically and conceptually and while their material might not always hit the mark, every one of their comebacks is sure to excite in one way or another. … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: No diggity – ONEUS
What the hell is this. Cravity are one of those groups that just continue to confuse me. They are a group that have so much potential but rarely do their title tracks come close to that promise. Their singles run has been on a kind of downward spiral with each lead single being weaker than … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: My Turn – Cravity
Over the past year, I've started to become heavily invested in the massive world of Johnny's entertainment. They're home to some incredible acts and their expansion towards a more international audience through services like Youtube and for the now retired Arashi, Spotify, over the past year has been great to see. And while I've come … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Top Of The World – IMPACTors
Ever since their one two punch of Breathe and Blind For Love in their great debut year, AB6IX have kind off fallen off my radar. I found both their 2020 releases incredibly lack lustre and their latest single Salute was easily their weakest by far. And so I wasn't at all expecting much from Stay … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Stay Young – AB6IX
For those who have even the slightest of knowledge of Japanese pop culture, the name Yoasobi should ring some immediate bells. Their late 2019 release Racing Into The Night was a bonafide sensation in Japan and their popularity has only gotten bigger and bigger throughout the course of the past year. And unlike most cases, … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Kaibutsu – Yoasobi
After AAA chose to suspend activities and go on an indefinite hiatus early last year, the remaining members have all immersed themselves in solo activities. And this has mostly been successful with member Shuta Sueyoshi going viral earlier in 2020 with his supremely catchy Hack (although I'm Your Owner is leagues better) and Sky-hi and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Sweet Hug – Misako Uno (AAA)
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