**Some songs I missed in the March - April roundup** G-reyish – Breath;(Blood Night) G-reyish have never been on my radar before but with the very interesting Blood Night, the girls have come out with something worth checking out. The trance like instrumental is a very interesting touch during the verses and the chanted hook … Continue reading Mass Roundup: May – June
We're finally here. After 12 gruelling months, we have finally reached the dog days of 2020. And aside from the political, social and *cough* pandemic related struggles that many of us went through, it was fulfilling to see the Korean music industry rise up to even greater heights. It was a year that saw the … Continue reading The Top 100 K-Pop Songs of 2020 (Honourable Mentions)
Due to the relentless release schedule that us K-pop fans have to endure, it’s not easy to consume all the content at once. That’s why I thought it would be fun at the end of each month, to look back at my top 5 singles and B-sides along with my top 3 albums. Although my placement for … Continue reading K-POP Monthly Roundup: May 2020
BVNDIT - Jungle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lqsGDqkl2c Another BVNDIT track that just doesn't connect with me. I appreciate the attempt to incorporate a more tribal vibe but most of the track just plays like generic moody girl crush. The central drop is especially grating and retains almost nothing that made Dumb (their best single) at least mildly enjoyable. … Continue reading Quickie Catchup Reviews: BVNDIT, Day6, DKB, KEEMBO, Monsta X, Nu’est, NCT127, ONEWE, OnlyOneOf, Sujeong
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
It’s time to countdown my top 50 singles of 2019! 10 songs, everyday, for the next 5 days. The rules for the countdown are as follows: Song must be released between 1st January 2019 and 31st of December 2019.Song must have an accompanying music video and be promoted as a single, regardless of whether another … Continue reading BEST K-POP SINGLES OF 2019 (10-1)
It’s time to countdown my top 50 singles of 2019! 10 songs, everyday, for the next 5 days. The rules for the countdown are as follows: Song must be released between 1st January 2019 and 31st of December 2019.Song must have an accompanying music video and be promoted as a single, regardless of whether another … Continue reading BEST K-POP SINGLES OF 2019 (20-11)
