If anything, NewJeans have been on the ball in terms of promotion. Ever since December's gorgeous Ditto, it seems as though we've gotten something new from the girls every other month. A tactic that thought could get quite exhausting, does bode very well for the groups overall relevance and popularity. New single Super Shy arrives … Continue reading Song Review: NewJeans – Super Shy
As one huge part of K-pop's 3rd generation dynasty, EXO are yet another legacy group preparing a summer time comeback. And while much of that initial hype has been plastered with less than ideal corporate drama behind the scenes, the group have remained steadfast in their intentions to deliver their long awaited return. Hear Me … Continue reading Song Review: EXO – Hear Me Out
The Feeling's been kicking around for a while now. Released around the start of the month as a pre-release for the groups upcoming comeback, the heavy hip hop of HARD, The Feeling stands as the first snippet we've heard of the group since Taemin's enlistment. But given a lack of release on streaming, I wanted … Continue reading Song Review: SHINee – The Feeling
SHINee's Back! As arguably my favourite group in all of K-pop, I approach every SHINee comeback or SHINee adjacent release with a sense of optimism and inherent excitement. The boys have rarely ever disappointed, both as an ensemble and separately, stringing together one of the most tight knit and consistently thrilling discographies in arguably all … Continue reading Song Review: SHINee – Hard
You know, right before this song came out, I was on a journey through ATEEZ' entire back catalogue. Especially their legendary "Treasure" era. A stretch of releases that introduced us to to the group in the most galvanising of ways, asserting them as a real force with material just as ambitious and invigorating as the … Continue reading Song Review: ATEEZ – Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)
As essentially the face of NCT, Taeyong's solo debut has been a long time coming. We've seen glimpses through the years most notably with 2019's laid back Long Flight but new single Shalala stands as his first official promoted solo venture. And while it perfectly suits the eccentric energy of its performer, Shalala veers far … Continue reading Song Review: Taeyong (NCT) – SHALALA
If you've been following the blog long enough, you'll probably know just how big of a Dreamcatcher shill I really am. They've rarely ever put a wrong foot, consistently releasing top tier work both for singles and especially b-sides. Last years two punch of Maison and Vision was one of the years most potent and … Continue reading Song Review: Dreamcatcher – BONVOYAGE
While title track Unforgiven's less than stellar initial impressions have since blossomed into something much more appealing, the accompanying album was much more instant. B-sides like the bouncy pop brilliance of No-Return and especially the carnivalesque bounce of Fire in the belly were instant standouts, hinging themselves on arresting arrangements and instantly captivating hooks. But … Continue reading Song Review: LE SSERAFIM – Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s wife’
Bar their first two releases, I've realised that (G)I-DLE will never really be for me. Their bratty, self absorbent sound, though incredibly popular with fans and the general public alike, usually comes across as too style over substance for me, punctuated by tracks that either lack the necessary focus to really stand out or come … Continue reading Song Review: (G)I-DLE – Queencard
Oh Stray Kids. What happened to you guys. A few years ago during 2019 and 2020, Stray Kids were one of my absolute favourite musical acts, delivering music that genuinely felt daring without sacrificing a keen ear for addictive soundscapes and killer melodies. Tracks like the transcendent Miroh, pummelling Side Effects and rhythmic Back Door … Continue reading Song Review: Stray Kids – S-Class
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