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…
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KATSEYE Announce New EP “Beautiful Chaos”, Out June 27
Rising girl group KATSEYE will release their second EP, Beautiful Chaos, on June 27 via HYBE x Geffen Records. Following the success of their debut EP SIS (Soft Is Strong), which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists and Heatseekers Albums charts, the group returns with a new sound exploring the highs and lows…
78th Cannes Film Festival : “Caravan” Review
Premiering at Cannes, Caravan is a road movie unlike any other this year. It is gentle, intimate, and powerful in its insistence on giving space to characters who are so rarely seen, let alone authentically portrayed, on screen. Directed with compassion, the film follows Ester (David Vodstrčil), a middle-aged mother overwhelmed by years of caring…
78th Cannes Film Festival: “Meteors” Review
In Meteors, Hubert Charuel and co-writer Claude Le Pape deliver one of the most emotionally potent and visually singular films to emerge from this year’s Cannes Un Certain Regard. What begins as a gritty portrait of dead-end lives in France’s rural east evolves – unexpectedly, heartbreakingly – into a tender story about male friendship, addiction,…
Maya Kuriel on Her New Single “Alibi” – Exclusive Interview
Born and raised in Seattle and now based in Los Angeles, Maya Kuriel is a first-generation Korean American artist whose journey into music began at just four years old. By sixteen, she was already writing and recording her own songs, combining dark pop melodies with lyrics that reflect her true feelings. Her music often explores…
The Persistence of Memory: “Echo” by Jin – Album Review
The oldest of the BTS members, Jin, was the first to complete his military duties, having enlisted on 13th December 2022. On his return, he released Happy (15 November 2024), his debut solo EP, which consisted of six tracks. His second album, Echo, is made up of seven tracks – the lead single and only…
Behind the Scenes of Sunny Lukas’ “DEJA VU” – Exclusive Interview
Before stepping into the spotlight as a musician, Sunny Lukas lived and breathed sports – seriously, he was a total athlete. From football and national-level basketball to competitive tennis and 15 years of golf, he fed off rhythm, movement, and energy, all of which now drive his approach to music. Like any athlete prepping for…
Tarkan Makes History at the O2 Arena: A Night of Emotion, Legacy and Unstoppable Turkish Pop Power
On May 11, megastar Tarkan made history as the first Turkish artist to headline the world-famous O2 Arena in London. The performance – part of his sprawling 2025 European tour – was a true spectacle. It was a celebration of culture, music, and emotion, held on Mother’s Day, a personal moment for the singer who…
In Conversation with Khazsak Kramer of “The Land of Morning Calm”
Khazsak Kramer’s debut in The Land of Morning Calm is a remarkably moving entry into the world of cinema. Taking on the role of Young Ran, a Vietnamese woman living in a rural Korean fishing village, Kramer brought to life a character who is strong yet emotional. From the moment she read the script, she…
TRENDZ: Unpacking the Journey of Their New Single Album “Chameleon” – Exclusive Interview
Catching up with TRENDZ, a K-pop group, always feels a bit like meeting up with old friends. This is our fourth time catching up with them, and honestly, it never gets old. Every time we chat, we’re reminded of just how much they’ve grown. Watching their journey take shape has been such a joy, and…
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