2026 has been very light on notable debuts, which is one of the reasons the year has felt a bit underwhelming to me. Even my favorite debut artists haven’t promoted frequently. MODYSSEY are one of those favorites, though it’s difficult to tell since they only had a grand total of two songs to their name before today. Thankfully, both of those songs were very good and new title track Can You Hear That (타!) mostly keeps up the pace.

The song’s opening shout-chant doesn’t exactly bode well for its future, but Can You Hear That quickly settles into a more engaging verse. Its electronic backdrop works very well, carrying a classic K-pop sound without tipping over into the chintzy oontz oontz club sound so popular these days. The verses are the track’s strongest moment, promising an utra-dramatic chorus that never quite materializes. I like the first part of each chorus, with its crunchy synth and catchy hook. It actually reminds me a bit of NouerA — another rookie I’ve had my eyes on.

The song’s shout-chant intro makes its return for Can You Hear That‘s post-chorus. I’m not a huge fan of this moment. It offers a jolt of energy right where the track needs it, but there are far more interesting ways to do this rather than simply shouting. However, Can You Hear That leverages this approach to build toward an impressive finale that brings all elements together. I have a feeling repeated listens will smooth out any gripes I had initially. MODYSSEY are clearly headed in the right direction. They just need more music to solidify their sound.

Grade: B