It's a testament to YG's entertainment's incredibly sporadic release schedule that this release doesn't feel nearly as monumental or long awaited as it theoretically should. After almost 2 years away as a result of mandatory military enlistments, Winner have returned to the scene with a bang, giving listeners a surefire head rush with the bright, … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Winner – I Love U
With last years dynamic libidO, OnlyOneOf finally managed to find that perfect match between song and concept. Its dark, evocative production coupled with its thrilling collection of hooks proved to be truly iconic in a year that was already filled with its fair share of icons. As such, my ears have remained perked for any … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Yoojung (OnlyOneOf) – Begin
I've had quite a mixed history with DRIPPIN. I adored debut effort Nostalgia and last years Young Blood proved to be an equally addictive followup. In between we've had two phenomenal b-sides in the form of Overdrive and Reach Out Your Hands, songs that pointed towards a more dynamic sound for the young and incredibly … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: DRIPPIN – Zero
After nearly 7 years of dominating the industry as a group, TWICE have finally begun to venture into the realm of solo activities with oldest member Nayeon taking the first step with the release of her self title mini album. As as someone who has loved TWICE as a group, I always wondered how their … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: Nayeon (TWICE) – POP!
For me, MCND have always been one of those underdog groups, releasing songs that don't leave much of an impression on first listen but grow into real ear worms over time. Such was the case with their excellent debut Ice Age (a song that would easily garner a rating in the mid 8's now) and … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: MCND – W.A.T.1
6 years on from its release, BTS' The Most Beautiful Moment In Life project remains my absolute favourite creative venture from the group. Gorgeously melodic whilst still playing around with genres, the entire project was what made me truly fall in love with the groups music in the first place and a sound that I've been … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: BTS – Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)
When NCT Dream announced that they would be returning with bright, throwback single titled Beatbox, I was over the moon. I had longed for the return of the bright, poppy sound that the sub-unit had debuted with and though last years Hello Future helped reignite some of that through its gorgeous, jubilant chorus, its harsher … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: NCT DREAM – Beatbox
Though perfectly serviceable and quite pleasant, Seventeen's Darl+ing didn't last as long as would have expected on my playlist. It's promising instrumental shifts excited initially but became more and more tiresome as the listens added up. As such, I didn't quite know what to expect from new single HOT. SEVENTEEN's music has become much more … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: SEVENTEEN – HOT
When JYP announced that all 7 members of GOT7 had chosen to leave the company back in January of 2021, many including myself saw it as a soft disbandment. Sure the boys vowed to come back together as a group in the future to meet fans but as history has told us time and time … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: GOT7 – NANANA
With a career spanning more than 20 years and immense levels of success in both Korea and Japan, BoA has become a kind of nexus figure within both the K and J pop industries. Her voice and music have become incredibly iconic, acting as landmark moments that have done everything from soundtrack anime to top … Continue reading SONG REVIEW: BoA – The Greatest
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