The Week in Review: March 11, 2023
My song recommendations of the week, a sneak peek at next week's content, and more!
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Trivia of the Week: What was the first rock album to be “translated” for karaoke? The answer is at the bottom of this page, and the story behind it is in the latest episode of 17 Carat K-Pop!
Top Ten Song Recs of the Week
While ATEEZ’s “HALAZIA” isn’t new, it will feel like it if you re-listen to it with headphones on, preferably noise-canceling ones! This song is full of spatial traits that are easy to miss without headphones!
TWICE’s new album is one of their strongest to date, so I have to shout out multiple favorites from it: “SET ME FREE” and…
… “BLAME IT ON ME”!
PIXY’s “KARMA,” just one of several of their new songs perfect for fans of PURPLE KISS
Jimin’s beautiful “Promise,” which is finally streamable across all major platforms!
Anne-Marie and MINNIE’s unapologetic anthem, “Expectations”
FIFTY FIFTY’s “Cupid;” this girl group is one to watch!
GENIC’s “Flavor,” which is fast, synth-pop fun in every second
A very underrated jam from Park Rossi ft. Yumewanaii, “GOSSIP”
Rockit Girl’s punk-pop “Crazy Love”
What’s New From Me
I released three new episodes of 17 Carat K-Pop:
“J-Pop’s Past, Present, and Future”: From the origins of karaoke to the ways J-pop laid the groundwork for K-pop boy bands, the Japanese music industry is filled with groundbreaking moments and surprising twists and turns. This episode chronologically walks through the biggest ones!
Stream this episode on Spotify here!
Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts here!
Stream this episode on Anchor or another streaming service here!
“Celebrating LOONA”: The messages throughout LOONA’s discography, as told through lyrics and their own commentary!
Stream this episode on Spotify here!
Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts here!
Stream this episode on Anchor or another streaming service here!
“aespa Short Film 3 Recap”: An “SMCU” glossary and breakdown of key moments in “Girls (Don’t you know I’m a Savage?)”!
Stream this episode on Spotify here!
Stream this episode on Apple Podcasts here!
Stream this episode on Anchor or another streaming service here!
I released my interview with 40!
I updated my posts that keep tabs on new tour announcements and upcoming release dates!
Lastly, I released an explainer for why LOONA is so beloved!
Coming Up
Episodes and writing related to…
The history of T-pop
The history of P-pop
The history of C-pop
A ton of J-pop, T-pop, C-pop, etc. music recommendations!
The best J-pop released by K-pop artists
SM Entertainment/HYBE partnership updates
Bizarres stories from the world of music research
A recap of all the major changes Spotify’s latest presentation mentioned
The Star Seekers
&TEAM
New interviews
Even more!
Get ready for new music from: CODE KUNST, eill, JUNNY ft. Blase, KAI, So!YoON! ft. RM, TRENDZ, Youngjae, and more!
Throwback of the Week: “LOVE BOMB” by fromis_9
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Trivia answer below!
Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The U.S.A.