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Looking back now, Infinite Granite, Deafheaven’s fifth studio album, felt like a kind of misstep — a moment of confusion for the band. In just one record, they overturned the very aesthetic, charm, and identity they had spent over a decade cultivating. The result was an awkwardly placed, faded blue gem sitting on the jagged outer walls of their once-proud sonic fortress. Put more bluntly, it sounded like a forced attempt to mimic Slowdive. It was undoubtedly a bold move for a band ... read more

Ichiko Aoba’s music can be described in the language of nature—grassy fields swaying in the wind, unknown lifeforms traversing between seabeds and the surface, and waves that quietly roll in. While her earlier works largely relied on acoustic guitar and vocals, 2020’s Windswept Adan marked a departure. Her exploration of nature extended into expansive arrangements and a refined orchestral sound, enlarging her musical world into a tangible space. Exiled to the island village of ... read more

The Windmill scene band Black Country, New Road from London, UK has faced a number of significant changes over the past few years. After the departure of Isaac Wood, who was a central pillar of the group, the band was forced to reestablish both their identity and musical character. As a result, the direction and color of their music inevitably shifted in diverse ways. As shown in their first live album <Live at Bush Hall>, their sound now seems less defined by their trademark radical ... read more

Unlike the dynamic metal scene of early 2024, which saw the rise of various artists such as fallingwithscissors, Judas Priest, and Ὁπλίτης [Hoplites], the metal scene of 2025 has been eerily quiet. While many highly anticipated releases from bands like Dream Theater, Harakiri for the Sky, MIRAR, and Architects have surfaced, the actual results have failed to meet expectations. Thus, February passed without any metal artists making a significant impact, and it seemed ... read more

Lady Gaga's new solo project, <MAYHEM>, marks her return after five years and serves as a reminder of why she has always been met with intense love and hate from the very start. The foundation of this album is not vocal jazz, but the authentic dance-electropop of the <The Fame Monster> era. Moreover, the significant influence of 80s synthpop and industrial dance music is clearly evident throughout the album. In other words, <MAYHEM> is a work that reaffirms her musical ... read more

It is undoubtedly an ambitious work. Birmingham-based underground rapper Pink Siifu’s third solo project, BLACK'!ANTIQUE, is a massive amalgamation of all the music he has created so far, disregarding any sense of order. His paranoid confessions about Black America, the relentless rap-punk of NEGRO, the dreamy soul of GUMBO and Leather Blvd., and even the Southern trap bangers he recently crafted with HiTech—all of it collides in this 77-minute-long album. Surprisingly, despite ... read more

It has been an incredibly long time. 2,818 days have passed since 권지용 in 2017, marking G-Dragon’s return with a new full-length project after seven years. Even before its release, Übermensch was destined to be the most talked-about album in the Korean music scene of 2025. But more than that, this album had to justify the seven-year gap—it had to be convincing enough for fans who had grown weary of waiting and for listeners around the world. However, now that ... read more

Throwing off the name "jaja00" and emerging under the new alias Ghais Guevara, he instantly captured the attention of countless listeners with two mixtapes, BlachBolshevik and There Will Be No Super-Slave. True to his revolutionary and socially conscious stance, as implied by his chosen name, he used a distinct musical foundation rooted in Chipmunk Soul to spread his ideology and values. His struggles and outcries resonated with many, allowing him to quickly establish himself as one ... read more

The UK drill genre, often regarded as the identity of contemporary British hip-hop, has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, establishing itself at the center of the UK music scene while securing a solid foothold in international markets, including the US. It has become a genre that commands global attention. However, ever since the rise of UK drill and British hip-hop, I have consistently harbored a certain skepticism. Can UK drill maintain its popularity over time? Can this ... read more

Asian Glow has always faced somewhat harsh evaluations. He inevitably found himself overshadowed by his peer Parannoul, never fully recognized for his exceptional sense of noise and melody, quietly continuing his career. For him, 2024 must have been a crucial year. After announcing that <Unwired Detour> would be his final release under the name Asian Glow, he underwent several transformations, including adopting the moniker Audinjee and releasing a slacker rock album that was decent yet ... read more

On November 16, 2024, at Tyler The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw concert, a mysterious balloon floated into the sky. The person behind it was none other than Mac Miller. After a five-year gap since his first posthumous album, Circles, in 2020, his new project, Balloonerism, was announced. Originally created between 2013 and 2015, the album bears a strong resemblance to some of Mac Miller’s defining works, including Faces, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, and GO:OD AM, yet it expands on ... read more

The year 2024 could well be called the year of Sik-K. Despite the marijuana smoking controversy that could have sparked significant backlash, instead of taking time off to reflect, Sik-K solidified his standing by releasing two label compilation albums under the title <KCTAPE>. Demonstrating an unparalleled understanding of the Rage genre in Korea, he has introduced a completely new turning point in his career. Furthermore, in the midst of mounting public criticism due to his diss battle ... read more

Underground ambient musician MatC planned a small act of "rebellion" to celebrate the New Year on January 1st. Last year, he demonstrated through <Utoscapes> how masterfully he could craft soundscapes. His new album, <Parascapes>, adheres to MatC's distinctive musical grammar, but with a more refined and New Age-inspired approach. Perhaps because of this, the album leaves the impression that the ambition and capability he showcased in previous works have been somewhat ... read more

California-based shoegaze band Whirr's music suits a winter day like this perfectly. Their unique sentiment feels as though it simultaneously carries warmth and coldness, much like the faint winter sunlight seeping through a window. The lingering guitar tones spread with a chill, while the dreamy vocals warmly color the frozen winter air. In this way, they leave behind only a collection of wistful and melancholic emotions, and then they disappeared into a five-year hiatus. Time passed ... read more

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Actual review:
Yuno Miles is undoubtedly the most prominent comedy rapper at the moment. Recently, he even featured on Kanye West's "BOMB," proudly showcasing his unique charm and eccentricity to the world. His music is characterized by its playful nature—so much so that it’s hard to listen to it with a straight face. Tracks like "Martin Luther King" and "BBL Drizzy" are prime examples. His schizophrenic beats, ... read more