Weekly Song Reviews (24/4): Travis Scott, Hayley Williams, lost spaces, 솔라(SOLAR), Isaiah Rashad, Charli XCX, Ab-Soul
Review: “SAWAYAMA” sees Rina Sawayama closing in on pop perfection
Taking the best parts of 2000s pop and bringing them into a whole new decade. Continue reading Review: “SAWAYAMA” sees Rina Sawayama closing in on pop perfection
Weekly Song Reviews (17/4): Joji, Sam Smith, Kehlani, Tom Misch, Dasutt, Playboi Carti
I’ll do my best to keep this up every week. Continue reading Weekly Song Reviews (17/4): Joji, Sam Smith, Kehlani, Tom Misch, Dasutt, Playboi Carti
“Aegyo”: Does K-pop’s adorable aesthetic make it less respectable as music?
Annabelle Teo returns with a piece on our prejudices when it comes to K-pop. Continue reading “Aegyo”: Does K-pop’s adorable aesthetic make it less respectable as music?
Why Drake succeeded at manufacturing viral marketing (and Justin Bieber couldn’t)
Drake isn’t the biggest artist in the world for nothing. Continue reading Why Drake succeeded at manufacturing viral marketing (and Justin Bieber couldn’t)
Review: On “3.15.20”, Childish Gambino overindulges in his message
His weakest album since Camp. Continue reading Review: On “3.15.20”, Childish Gambino overindulges in his message
Best Japanese albums you need to listen to: January – March 2020
6 album recommendations after 3 month hiatus? Sounds about right. Continue reading Best Japanese albums you need to listen to: January – March 2020
What makes The Weeknd and Dua Lipa’s marketing campaigns perfect?
On the road to success with two of 2020’s biggest albums. Continue reading What makes The Weeknd and Dua Lipa’s marketing campaigns perfect?
The Asian Invasion: Why the only lyrics I can remember ‘got me feelin’ like a psycho’
The blog’s first contribution from Singapore-based writer, Annabelle Teo. Continue reading The Asian Invasion: Why the only lyrics I can remember ‘got me feelin’ like a psycho’
