SIXX, a South Korean singer-songwriter, with his new release, SHIFT, takes us into a threshold space, a corridor between who we’ve been told to be and who we sense we are beneath all the external noise. Login isn’t a typical opening track; it is a consciousness switch – deliberate rupture. In my conversation, SIXX speaks…
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Coldrain Live in London – Concert Review
To call Coldrain “cold” is a delicious cosmic joke. There is nothing glacial or distant about this band live. If anything, attending a Coldrain show is like stepping directly into a combustion chamber. The name may be tinted blue – and if you know the band, you’ll understand why they chose the name Coldrain –…
The Heart of G.Soul: A Night of Soulful R&B in London – Show Review
G.Soul, a singer rooted in R&B and soul, has travelled a long road. He trained for about 15 years before officially debuting in 2015 under JYP Entertainment, and has since evolved in sound and identity (he briefly used the name “Golden” before returning to G.Soul). His early mini-album, Coming Home (2015), beautifully combined soul, electronica,…
KINO of PENTAGON Announces Solo “FREE KINO” European Tour for 2026
Kang Hyung-gu, better known by his stage name KINO, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and multi-talented creative force. Best known as a member of PENTAGON, the artist has spent years perfecting his choreography and vocals, earning a reputation as the group’s dance master and a versatile musical storyteller. Beyond the group, he…
Omoinotake Release New Single “Gravity,” Theme Song for Japanese-Thai Film “(LOVE SONG)”
Formed in 2012 in Shimane Prefecture, Omoinotake is comprised of Leo Fujii (vocals, keyboard), Tomoaki Fukushima (bass), and Hironoshin Tomita (drums) – three classmates turned collaborators. Their soulful vocals and poetic lyricism have earned them a reputation for creating music that makes listeners, as the band says, “dance and cry.” Over the years, Omoinotake have…
Anik Khan Discusses His Full-Length Album, “ONĒK,” and Life – Exclusive Interview
Anik Khan is a Bangladeshi-American rapper and singer-songwriter based in New York City, and a helluva storyteller through his music. Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and raised in Queens, New York, Khan’s early life was influenced by his immigrant experience and the diverse cultures around him. He discovered hip-hop at a young age, remembering the moment…
JUSTB’s “SNOW ANGEL”: A Daring New Sound in K-pop – Exclusive Interview
When I asked JUSTB about their latest release, SNOW ANGEL, there was a thoughtful pause, as if each member was carefully choosing words to capture the essence of their work. Their fifth mini-album brings all sorts of feelings. It is a place where warmth meets cold, love meets longing, and emotion collides with digital chaos….
Kang Yuchan of A.C.E Debuts with “REBEL” – EP Review
Kang Yuchan is not the first of his brothers to try a solo run. It’s always seemed like K-pop boy group A.C.E are a tight-knit team; when one or two dabbled in acting, the others followed. Closely following vocal powerhouse JUNHEE’s successful solo debut, Yuchan decided it’s his time to see what he’s capable of…
SF9 Bring Energy and Charm to London’s Indigo at The O2
If there’s one thing you can always count on with SF9, it’s that they’ll show up, give their all, and make even a slightly tired stage feel like home. When the five members of SF9 (yes, only five this time around – the others were sorely missed but very much there in spirit) took the…
JUNNY’s Soulful Perfomance in London – Concert Review
It was 7:30 p.m. when DJ DAUL opened with a fiery mix combining elements from The Prodigy, BLACKPINK, and The Black Eyed Peas, to name just a few. His bold set kicked off the night and got everyone ready for an evening of soul-soaked performance. By 8 p.m., a single heartbeat swept through me: it…
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