Thai boy group LYKN are now stepping confidently onto the global stage. These T-pop rising stars have already taken over their side of the world, and now it’s time for them to share their music with the West. Formed through Project Alpha, the reality competition launched by GMMTV, the five-member group officially debuted on May…
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ATEEZ Are Shimmering Once More: “GOLDEN HOUR : Part 4” Review
They’re back with purpose. Anyone who watched Coachella 2024 would spot that during ATEEZ’s set, the eight boys strived to put on an entirely live rendition of their songs: each tapping into a heavier vocal style. This stomach-sourced power ensured they could secure those notes through relentless elements and intense choreography. The title track of…
FREE KINO: A Night of Liberation and Rock – Concert Review
Some nights are magical, some feel like a struggle. Then there are nights like this; like theatre, like cinema, like a life retold in sound. KINO, known to many as a member of the K-pop group PENTAGON, stepped onto The Garage stage in London like a character walking into his own story, dividing the evening…
JUNG GYU MIN Opens up About His Latest EP, “EGO TEXTURE” and His Growth as an Artist – Exclusive Interview
Jung Gyu Min, a.k.a. SO MANY EGO, is an artist driven not only by versatility but by a strong desire to be taken seriously in every creative space he enters. Whether on a drama set, in the studio, or in front of a canvas, he approaches each field with the same professionalism, often choosing to…
EXO Return to Their Universe With Eighth Studio Album “REVERXE”
EXO’s legacy and myth-making power have always been undeniable. Since their 2012 debut with an otherworldly concept that changed idol storytelling, the group has become synonymous with cinematic world-building, strong vocals, and pop that never plays it safe. From hits like Growl, Monster, and Love Shot to sold-out world tours and million-selling albums, EXO have…
The Vampire Chronicles: ENHYPEN’s “THE SIN: VANISH” – ALBUM REVIEW
THE SIN: VANISH is a narrative-driven EP which draws on ENHYPEN’s vampire concept and associated lore. Guest starring Park Jeong-min as a newsreader/investigative journalist, the album utilises first-person narration to tell the story of the forbidden romance between a vampire and their lover. While the album has been termed as experimental due to its format,…
CRYSTAL LAKE Deliver Their Most Powerful Statement Yet on “The Weight of Sound”
With The Weight of Sound, Crystal Lake delivers a record that is ferocious yet polished, and what I love most is how it explores what “heaviness” really means. Seven albums in, the Tokyo metalcore titans sound sharper and more focused than ever, turning that intensity into what may be their most complete release yet. Instrumentally,…
KIK Drops New EP “LOW KIK”, A Confident Comeback for the Band
EP LOW KIK goes beyond simply setting where KIK stands as a band. As artists continue to grow, the way they deal with emotions cannot stay the same, and this release is once again completed in a way that clearly reflects “KIK at this moment”. For those who may not be familiar, KIK is a…
RESCENE on Their Third Mini Album “lip bomb”, Training Days and Favourite Berries – Exclusive Interview
It was one of those cold, rainy London days when the city feels quieter than usual. I sat down with a cup of coffee, turned on my speakers, and pressed play on RESCENE’s new mini-album lip bomb. Almost instantly, the music made me feel warm, and it became a charming listening experience. Released a few…
2025 in Review: Has K-pop Entered a New Frontier?
Many who are versed in K-Pop would agree that 2015 was one of the all-time best years for the genre. Numerous SM legends dropped some of the most notorious K-Pop songs to date, BTS were blooming, and TWICE, MONSTA X, and SEVENTEEN made their debut. Though the former and Red Velvet were doing great, it’s…
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