When it comes to my personal tastes, I've always believed Stray Kids to be strongest when paired with a more electronic backing. Last year we got the sensational one two punch of Miroh and Side Effects and nothing since has really lived up to them. It's been solid and the abrasive God's Menu remains one … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Back Door – Stray Kids
For me, today is one of the biggest days of the year. ITZY and Dreamcatcher both coming back in one day? Now that is hype. Not only did both groups release two of my favourite songs of the year, but the albums that accompanied those singles were equally fantastic. This causes both comebacks to arrive … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Not Shy – ITZY
Of all the trends that have come to dominate the K-pop landscape over the past year, the retro revolution is one that I'm fully on board for. After the gargantuan success of western acts such as the Weeknd and Dua Lipa, Korea have quickly latched onto this now global appreciation of music of the days … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: When We Disco – JYP (Duet With Sunmi)
While 'GO LIVE' has been out for around two weeks by now, the groups release schedule prompted me to delay that feature for a few more. During each of the comebacks, the group have more often than not chosen to promote a few tracks alongside the main title track. So rather than write an album … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Blueprint – Stray Kids
Stray Kids released my favourite song of 2019 with the incredible Miroh and have since found a permanent place on my bias list. Since that show stopping performance, they've comeback with the equally exhilarating Side Effects and consistently strong 'Cle:Levanter' mini album. Considering that 'Go Live' was going to be the groups debut full length … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: God’s Menu – Stray Kids
After releasing some strong but otherwise rather similar tracks for their first few years, Twice wowed me last year with the one two punch of Fancy and Feel Special. The girls had expressed a desire to expand conceptually for years and 2019 was really a year to spread their wings. So far, almost every song … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: More & More – TWICE
GOT7 have been a weird group for me. I loved most of their debut era work, but almost all their post 2016 has left me cold. However, last years excellent You Calling My Name gave me hope of a resurgence, one dominated by unique soundscapes and instantly captivating hooks. This gave me hope that the … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Not By The Moon – GOT7
Stray Kids had an incredible 2019, releasing two of the years strongest and most unique singles in Miroh and Side Effects. But inbetween these blockbuster singles, the group have also been releasing multiple album tracks and mixtapes to keep their ever growing fanbase well fed. Most of these songs have been pleasent, but have lacked … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Mixtape: On Track – STRAY KIDS
In just over a year after their debut, ITZY's shadow looms over much of what modern day kpop girl group fare sounds like. This disjointed upbeat pop, made viral early last year by the groups mammoth hit Dalla Dalla, has pretty much come to dominate much of the girl group landscape in the past few … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Wannabe – ITZY
