Though they were always on my radar, 2019 was really the year when NCT 127 really forced me to take notice of them. Before the incredible one two punch of Superhuman and Highway To Heaven, I would have probably considered them to be my least favourite of the NCT units. But one phenomenal mini album … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Kick It – NCT 127
Sometimes the best things come from places where you least expect it. Though they released some pre-debut material, I was never all that invested in CRAXY. From a distance they seemed like just another low budget girl group destined to get lost in the ever-changing and oversaturated kpop market. As a result, I wasn't all … Continue reading Song Review: Aria – CRAXY
3YE - Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWOtN5B8PnU The entire first half of this song is as near perfect as modern k-pop can get. Heavily recalling everything great about 2NE1's imperial phase, Queen rides on an incredibly potent electro bounce that's made even better by the attitude infused delivery of the groups members. The trance influenced hook is also … Continue reading Quickie Catchup Reviews: 3YE, AB6IX, ELRIS, Henry,TWICE, Spectrum, UNVS
The first notable debut of the year, MCND are the latest boy group from the rather middling, but always musically potent Top Media. All three of the companies previous groups (Teen Top, 100% and Up10tion) have all been responsible for releasing an incredibly consistent stream of music, and as a result MCND fall under high … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ICE AGE – MCND
To put it frankly, most of AB6IX's new '5INALLY' project is completely faceless. While I gave Woong's Moondance a decent review earlier in the month, that track has all but faded from memory. The same could be said about last week's More, which although I enjoyed more than Moondance, was equally as faceless and thus … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Rose, Scent, Kiss – Lee Daehwi (AB6IX)
Yes I know there are many K-pop songs I have overhanging, but there's just no ignoring the recent influx of fantastic jpop singles. In my previous post, I mentioned how M!LK are quickly rising the ranks to becoming one of my favourite Japanese groups. Well, Da-iCE, along with AAA just happen to be my favourite … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Pheonix – Da-iCE
Since I discovered them early last year, M!LK have slowly gone onto becoming one of my favourite active Japanese groups. Their full embrace of larger than life anthemic pop music is right up my alley, and singles like last years excellent ERA and Kasuka ni, kimidatta (my favourite song from them) further reaffirm my faith … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Winding Road – M!LK
It's finally here. The long awaited comeback of the biggest boy group in the world. To call ON and its accompanying album "Map Of The Soul: 7" one of the years most anticipated and hyped events would be an understatement. BTS have gotten to such a point in their career that every release feels more … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: ON – BTS
I've had an interesting history with Weki Meki. Even against their recent tracks, my favourite single from them (although it's a cover) remains the anthemic Butterfly that soundtracked the 2018 Pyeongchang winter Olympics. Though their two debut-era singles were a little too off the wall bonkers for me, their triple sucker punch of Crush, Picky … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DAZZLE DAZZLE – Weki Meki
In my review of GFriend's Crossroads, I mentioned my love for the holy trinity of WJSN, Oh My Girl and Gfriend. Though they still remain unbeatable, if there is one group that's on the edge of breaking into that elite club, it's undoubtedly Dreamcatcher. Their hard rock infused sound is completely unique in the K-pop … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Scream – Dreamcatcher
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