The journey of Crossing Rain, a Hawai’ian boy group, is as diverse and vibrant as the culture they represent. With a shared dream of spreading hope and inspiration through their music, one thing is promised: to get you stomping your feet regardless of your age. After they debuted in 2021 with an EP, Dreams, Crossing…
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Len Adz: A New Chapter in Music – From “Shades at Night” to “Dizzy” – Exclusive Interview
Len Adz, formerly known as Jomalxne, sat in his dimly lit studio and was happy to answer all of my questions. His latest single, Dizzy, featuring Yonko, had just been released, marking a new chapter in his musical life. Dizzy was a celebration of weekends and parties and a reflection of Len’s own experiences. He…
2024 xikers WORLD TOUR TRICKY HOUSE FIRST ENCOUNTER IN EUROPE: Concert Review
xikers, a boy group under KQ Entertainment, is a new player on the market and a serious competitor to all the rookie groups out there. Debuting just over ten months ago with their EP, HOUSE OF TRICKY: DOORBELL RINGING, xikers have shaken up the K-pop market. The release itself, featuring lead singles Tricky House and…
“It Was Like Fire”: DXMON On Their Debut “HYPERSPACE”
With the energy of a hundred Border Collies on caffeine, six chirpy faces arrived on a call with the press on the 25th of January to talk about their recent debut with HYPERSPACE. The endearingly zestful attitudes of Minjae, Seita, Hee, TK, Rex and Jo will have been paramount in getting to this point, as…
Mek Jirakit Thawornwong’s Dual Pursuit: Balancing Acting and Musical Aspirations
Jirakit Thawornwong, also known as Mek, started his career a decade ago in his native country of Thailand. And at the age of twenty-nine, he has already made a name for himself as both an actor and a promising singer. While the latter is still in the making, one can be sure that he will…
Kim Jonghyeon Discusses His Second Mini-album, “Brilliant Seasons”, and Independent Endeavours – Exclusive Interview
Kim Jonghyeon, a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor who is well-known as the leader, main dancer, and main rapper of his former group, NU’EST, has recently ventured into a solo career. In November 2022, Jonghyeon debuted with the release of his first mini-album, Meridiem. In addition to his work with NU’EST, Jonghyeon participated in…
EVNNE on Embracing Their Mature Side in Second EP “Un: SEEN”
On a busy evening during breathless comeback promotions, Keita, Park Hanbin, Lee Jeonghyeon, Yoo Seungeon, Ji Yunseo, Mun Junghyun and Park Jihoo all settled down for an hour to chat to the press, eagerly unveiling the stories behind their latest work. EVNNE’s second EP, Un: SEEN, is the foothold they’ve comfortably found themselves in after…
DVI on Their New Single “Close(d) Friend”, Music and Experiences – Exclusive Interview
From Korean dramas to Japanese Pop, Asian Pop culture has served as the blueprint for attracting international fans, and Thailand too has enjoyed a recent resurgence. This is in part thanks to TV shows depicting ‘boys love’ as well as other T-dramas with emotionally charged narratives. Much like K-pop and the Hallyu wave, music in…
Amber Liu Takes Over O2 Academy Islington in London – Concert Review
Amber Liu, an American singer, rapper, and songwriter, took the stage at London’s O2 Academy Islington and showed that she is a force to be reckoned with. From her roots in the highly successful K-pop group f(x), where she debuted in 2009, to her solo journey, Amber has consistently displayed her unique style, and she…
MCND’s ODD VENTURE in London: A Burst of Energy and Youthful Vibes – Concert Review
Whenever I attend K-pop concerts, my expectations are usually middling. However, MCND is one of those groups that I had high hopes for. Having witnessed their stage energy and talent two years ago in London, I made a personal commitment to see MCND again after I learned that the group was returning to the same…
ID:Earth Unites the Universe with Music – Exclusive Interview
ID:Earth is an enigmatic and fascinating artist. Originally from South Korea, she comes across as a creative musician whose imagination is simply cosmic. When she debuted in 2019 with Egypt, a cross-genre Pop song, the singer quickly impressed those who seek rawness in music. With a few singles and EPs under her belt, the artist…
KRIS MAIN On His New Single, “I’m Not Sorry”, Inspiration and Music – Exclusive Interview
Kris Main emerged onto the music scene with his debut single, Dior Dream, in 2021, showing the beginning of a promising career as singer-songwriter and producer under 285LABS. Possessing deep and husky vocals, Kris produces music that lies between Pop-punk, Rock, and Hip-hop. Not only is he capable of making exceptional tunes, but he also…
Zipping Through “HYPERSPACE”: DXMON’s Debut Mini Album Review
In terms of likelihood for success, 3rd Gen K-pop was the golden era; as the genre really began to reach the other side of the globe, even small groups had their hits. 4th Gen subsequently built on the immense rise in popularity caused by the previous years of music, as companies trained up and pumped…
P1Harmony’s Troxy Triumph – Concert Review
P1Harmony’s Troxy performance in London wasn’t your run-of-the-mill musical soirée; it was an intense night filled with energy and the radiant personalities of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. The group’s P1ustage H: P1oneer tour kicked off in January 2023 in Seoul and later moved to the US, where they performed in twelve cities….
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