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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Feel My Heart
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Every Little Thing – Feel My Heart

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: Wonho – Best Shot
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Buried Treasure: Wonho – Best Shot

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Nick • 1 Comment

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. I don’t know why, but I … Continue reading →

Song Review: G-reyish – Blood Night
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Song Review: G-reyish – Blood Night

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

Girl group G-reyish has been around for nearly four years now, and it’s always a pleasant surprise when they pop up with a new comeback. We don’t get  to hear from them often. In fact, we didn’t hear from them at all in 2020. At its best, their music conjures memories of the fun, retro … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: ROmantic Mode – Resolution
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: ROmantic Mode – Resolution

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You
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Song Review: Sexy Zone – Right Next To You

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 7 Comments

It’s hard to believe, but Sexy Zone are celebrating their tenth anniversary since debut. It’s been a musically diverse road for them, starting off with cheeseball pop and eventually winding their way to the triumphant, transcendent Run. To honor this milestone, they’ve released a Greatest Hits package with two new songs, one of which is … Continue reading →

Song Review: Park Jihoon – Call U Up (ft. Lee Hi)
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Song Review: Park Jihoon – Call U Up (ft. Lee Hi)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

This whole “Universe app” business makes it tricky to decide whether or not to review a song! Park Jihoon and Lee Hi’s Call U Up is the latest track to be released through the platform, which means its music video is inaccessible for embedding here. In fact, I haven’t even seen it yet. We’ll have … Continue reading →

Song Review: MCND – Not Over
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Song Review: MCND – Not Over

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 16 Comments

Barring a few exceptions, MCND’s music tends to take awhile to grow on me. What initially feels loud and obnoxious becomes a total earworm over time. This happened with both Ice Age and Crush. I find that it also helps to watch the guys perform the songs. They have such gleeful stage presence that it’s … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: KinKi Kids – Jetcoaster Romance

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Shazna – Aqua

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Nick • 2 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: iKON – Why Why Why
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Song Review: iKON – Why Why Why

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Nick • 17 Comments

iKON will soon be participating in MNET’s Kingdom series – the second most senior act to do so. It’s hard to believe these guys debuted almost six years ago. A pair of long hiatuses have made their career arc feel both shorter and longer than it is, and I’m hoping that Kingdom can garner them … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: T.M.Revolution – Hot Limit

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Nick • 3 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: VERIVERY – Get Away
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Song Review: VERIVERY – Get Away

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Nick • 33 Comments

Once buoyed by the bright energy of rookiedom, VERIVERY have since taken a darker musical path, abandoning their funky new jack swing roots for edgier concepts. I blame it on that creepy game of hide-and-seek they played during the Tag Tag Tag summer of 2019. Something weird happened in that dusty old house. Tsk tsk … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Take Me Home
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Buried Treasure: ATEEZ – Take Me Home

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • 29 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. Okay, this just makes me mad. … Continue reading →

Song Review: Rain – Why Don’t We (ft. Chungha)
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Song Review: Rain – Why Don’t We (ft. Chungha)

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • 6 Comments

After the unexpected viral success of Gang, Rain has reaffirmed his musical legacy by collaborating with the right people. First up was the summer smash Beach Again, performed alongside Lee Hyori and Yoo Jaesuk. Then, he paired with longtime mentor Park Jinyoung for the addictive new jack swing of Switch To Me. And on the … Continue reading →

SHINee DON’T CALL ME: In-Depth Album Review – Kind
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SHINee DON’T CALL ME: In-Depth Album Review – Kind

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • 13 Comments

Enough of you asked for it, and who am I to deny? It’s time to dive deep into SHINee’s long-awaited comeback album Don’t Call Me, track-by-track. 1. Don’t Call Me // 2. Heart Attack // 3. Marry You // 4. CØDE // 5. I Really Want You // 6. Kiss Kiss // 7. Body Rhythm … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Access – Naked Desire

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • Leave a comment

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Song Review: ATEEZ – Fireworks (I’m The One)
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Song Review: ATEEZ – Fireworks (I’m The One)

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nick • 68 Comments

ATEEZ’s years-long Treasure project remains one of K-pop’s most daring works – exciting, inventive and packed with killer songs. But so far, I’m not feeling the “Fever.” This follow-up project now has two mini albums under its belt. I thought its opening salvo, released last summer, was fine even if it felt more like a … Continue reading →

SHINee DON’T CALL ME: In-Depth Album Review – Attention
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SHINee DON’T CALL ME: In-Depth Album Review – Attention

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 13 Comments

Enough of you asked for it, and who am I to deny? It’s time to dive deep into SHINee’s long-awaited comeback album Don’t Call Me, track-by-track. 1. Don’t Call Me // 2. Heart Attack // 3. Marry You // 4. CØDE // 5. I Really Want You // 6. Kiss Kiss // 7. Body Rhythm … Continue reading →

The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls
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The 90’s J-Pop Roadmap: Ayumi Hamasaki – Boys & Girls

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Nick • 6 Comments

If you were to map my musical DNA, a sizable portion would be indebted to 90’s J-pop. To me, this is a truly magical time in music, but it’s rarely discussed or shared outside of Japan. Being an aficionado of certain sounds within this era, I’ve tracked down hundreds of highlights over the years. And … Continue reading →

Buried Treasure: ONF – The Realist
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Buried Treasure: ONF – The Realist

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Nick • 16 Comments

A K-pop group’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. ONF’s new album is really strong, … Continue reading →

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