Rising boy group ONE OR EIGHT has officially entered a new chapter with the release of their new single 365 on Wednesday, June 18th. The song is a huge step for the group, not only is it their first love song, but also their first release under a new partnership with Atlantic Music Group, a…
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Meet PSYCHIC FEVER: Japan’s Stars with Big Vibes and Bigger Dreams – Exclusive Interview
Japanese boy group PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is ready to go wild in Europe this summer, with fan meetings in Berlin (July 11) and London (July 13). Known for their fierce ambition to take Japanese music global, the seven-member group has been making waves, and now, they’re about to charm fans face-to-face in Europe….
James An on His Latest Release “Silhouettes” and Its Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
James An returns with Silhouettes, a double single release that touches on vulnerability and the emotional aftershocks of making music in an increasingly commodified hip-hop scene. During our interview, James speaks with sharp self-awareness about the contrasts he lives within: artist and performer, teacher and student, creator and critic. And the opening song, Blue Ink,…
Hwina: The Rising Star of Korean Music
Each time we discover a new Korean artist, we’re often struck by their talent, but it’s rare to encounter a debut that weaves sensuality, mysticism, and stylistic versatility with such delicate precision. Hwina, a rising Korean singer-songwriter, achieved exactly that with her debut extended play, 煇囉 (HWINA), a self-titled project that functions not only as…
Beyond the Mystery of MONA LISA’s Mask: “Killin’ It Girl” (j-hope feat. GloRilla) Review
Killin’ It Girl (feat.. GloRilla) is j-Hope’s third single release of 2025. The first Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel) dropped on March 7, 2025, and the second MONA LISA was released exactly two weeks later on March 21, 2025. The current single marks the climax of the artist’s hugely successful Hope on the Stage Tour, which…
Inside 82MAJOR’s Spectacular Performance at Myunghwa Hall in Seoul – Concert Review
With their latest comeback and an imminent North American tour this June/July, 82MAJOR aren’t so much knocking on the door of global recognition as they are dismantling it with style. Their new album, SILENCE SYNDROME, delivers tracks like TAKEOVER and PASSPORT, each one a swaggering nod to their rapid rise, building confidently on the momentum…
Exploring Vulnerability: RYLAI’s Emotional Debut Single “Without You”
“I should have loved myself more and taken better care.” With that single, vulnerable admission, RYLAI introduces himself to the world as a storyteller grounded in honesty and strength. June 6th marks the official debut of the Seoul-born singer-songwriter with his soul-searching single Without You, a track that threads together regret and the incredible power of…
BE:FIRST in London: J-pop at Its Best – Concert Review
There is no denying that the Western world is inundated with K-pop right now, which means many music lovers miss out on other countries’ music, including J-Pop. While J-pop groups rarely travel outside Japan and the Asian continent, for that matter, the genre itself has been active in that part of the world for over…
“TILT” by IRENE & SEULGI – A Luminous Return to Form Rooted in Musical Sophistication and Emotional Subtlety
Five years after the critical and commercial success of their debut mini-album Monster, Red Velvet’s subunit IRENE & SEULGI return with TILT, a six-track EP that shows their ongoing evolution as vocalists and performers. Released under SM Entertainment, TILT is a coherent, atmospheric exploration of identity and stylistic hybridity through a compelling mix of contemporary…
Maya Unagi’s Healing Sound in “Stumbling” – Exclusive Interview
We live in a world of exhausting trends, short-form content, and songs designed to grab you before the chorus even lands. In all the noise, subtle talent can slip through the cracks. But often, the music that stays with us the longest isn’t the loudest; it’s the kind that speaks softly, takes its time, and…
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