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Side B: Saying Goodbye to Sistar
We’re halfway through 2017, and the legendary girl groups keep on falling. This time, it’s Sistar who have taken their last bow. However, there are three things that can provide solace for Star1s: that...
View ArticleBest of Weekly Music Shows: 6/19 – 6/25
Welcome back to the Best of Weekly Music Shows! This week was, to put it mildly, pure chaos. We saw comebacks from Black Pink, FT Island, Mamamoo, 9Muses, and more. The winners were equally tumultous....
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Mamamoo’s “Purple” Hits on Music, Misses on Lyrics
From their beginning, Mamamoo has been a group that just has it all. They have everything a group needs to succeed: great voices, great stage presence, and songs that never fail to make the audience...
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Red Velvet Delights With Their “Red Flavor”
If anyone’s looking for a peppy but not cloying summer jam, look no farther than “Red Flavor.” It’s not a track that expands Red Velvet’s sound or pushes any boundaries, but it’s not trying to. It’s...
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SB Midyear Review: A Wide Variety of Comebacks
Welcome back to SB Midyear Reviews! 2017 has been a year loaded with quality comebacks. Many acts, both veterans and rookies, made returns– some their first in over a year, others after barely months....
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Girl’s Day Amaze In “I’ll Be Yours”
It’s been a long wait for Girl’s Day fans– almost two years while they’ve been in Japan. However, that wait has ended, with their newest comeback entitled “I’ll Be Yours”. And yes, Girl’s Day, I will...
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KNK Mourn Beautifully With “Rain”
It’s been about two months since KNK returned with their single album Gravity, so it’s clearly time for a re-issue. Called Gravity, Completed, the re-release is headed by the new single “Rain”, which,...
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Dreamcatcher Are All Flash and No Substance in “Prequel”
Ever since their debut, Dreamcatcher has gained attention from their dark, horror-esque image and rock-influenced sound; landing on the Seoulbeats mid-year rankings for one of the best debuts of 2017....
View ArticleSide B: 10 Years Of Girls’ Generation
In a year that saw the disbandment of iconic girl groups such as 4Minute, Wonder Girls, and Sistar, it seems downright miraculous that Girls’ Generation made it to their 10-year anniversary. Even...
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Pristin Give Whiplash In “Schxxl Out”
Pristin is one of the more notable rookie girl groups of 2017. While their actual debut was a bit lackluster, they had enough other factors, such as two former I.O.I. members, and several writing and...
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No Pot of Gold at the End of GFriend’s ‘Rainbow’
Since their debut, GFriend has made quite an impression on the K-pop. They have become known for their strong vocals, challenging choreography, and their unique sound. However, as their most recent...
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Music and Lyrics: Lie To Me
Music and lies have always had an interesting connection. It is taken as a given that music is honest, a pure form of expression straight from the soul. Of course, that is a ludicrous idea, especially...
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Ha:tfelt Entrances with “I Wander” and “Read Me”
2017 saw the end of one of K-pop’s most iconic girl groups, the Wonder Girls. While the loss of such a gifted pop act is painful, there is a silver lining: the end of the group means that all four of...
View ArticleThe SB Mixtape: 10/19/2017, Rock On!
Like many other music nerds, I tend to go through moods in terms of my music. Sometimes, it’s all about the bubblegum pop, other times it’s moody R&B. 80’s-inspired synthpop binges are a regular...
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Astro Takes First Step To Maturity In “Crazy Sexy Cool”
Astro may have debuted as one of the cutest boy bands of 2016, but they have recently made the inevitable shift towards a more mature, more adult sound and image. And while that transition was kicked...
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“Chococo” Is A Step Backwards for Gugudan
Gugudan has had an interesting career for a group on their third single. One of many rookie girl groups with a youthful image and a plethora of members; Jellyfish Entertainment clearly understands the...
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Music & Lyrics: Up On The Cross
There are few concepts that are as powerful as religion. I may not have any real religious inclinations now, but I spent my formative years attending Episcopal Church services in a rather magnificent...
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LOONA’s Yves Proves She’s Something “New”
While yet-to-debut girl group LOONA has made an impression through their eight pre-debut solos and sub-units, LOONA ⅓ and Odd Eye Circle, there’s still four members to go before the full debut. After a...
View ArticleThe SB Mixtape: 12/13/2017, Baby, It’s Cold Outside
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but holiday music does its best to ruin it every year. Let’s face it: most holiday music is terrible. It’s either a) cheap cash-ins from...
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Soyou’s “RE:BORN” Frustrates the Listener
Like many idols striking out on their own for the first time, Soyou, formerly of Sistar, has never had the chance to make her own identity. Her membership in Sistar meant she spent most of her career...
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