Tag: New Release
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Song Review: ATTITUDE – IVE
As consistent as IVE‘s music has been, I’ve been waiting for the moment to be as blown away as I was by their 2022 output. HEYA had been quite close to making into my Top 40 list last year, but my thoughts from my original glowing review (which can be found here) have dimmed considerably.…
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Song Review: dummy – ARrC
The new Mystic Story boy group ARrC stands out in the saturated K-pop industry with their pre-release ‘dummy’. Influenced by NCT with refreshing twists, the track showcases solid instrumentals, engaging vocals and rap, and creative deviations from the typical formula, hinting at a promising future for ARrC.
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Song Review: XO (Only If You Say Yes) – ENHYPEN
ENHYPEN’s latest title track, XO, questions the longevity of instantly catchy pop hooks amidst a backdrop of an indelible groove- only time will tell!
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Song Review: Cheeky Icy Thang – STAYC
I’m a pretty big fan of STAYC’s music. There has yet been a track from them which I outrightly dislike. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end- like their streak of good music. ‘Cheeky Icy Thang’ marks this point.
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Song Review: ROCKSTAR – LISA
‘ROCKSTAR’ is a fun debut track (after leaving YG) that promises great things from Lisa in her future solo music.
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Song Review: Cosmic – Red Velvet
Cosmic is a worthy song to mark Red Velvet’s 10th anniversary, sporting a chorus for the ages.
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Song Review: Songbird – NCT WISH
‘Songbird’ establishes NCT WISH as a group to watch out for, though it isn’t without its flaws.
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Song Review: If I’m S, Can You Be My N? – TWS
TWS’s latest title track ‘If I’m S, Can You Be My N?’ is peak bright boy group music, offering a playful and dynamic production and gripping melodies reminiscent of GFRIEND’s best work.
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Song Review: ZOMBIE – EVERGLOW
EVERGLOW takes a new musical direction with ‘ZOMBIE’, opting for an interesting detour from the maximalist approach they have pursued in their title tracks from their debut.
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Song Review: hey! hey! – TWS
TWS’ first release after ‘Plot Twist’ is simultaneously everything I expected from them- and not.
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