GOT7 move away from their squeaky clean image on the darker, more mature "If You Do" released on Wednesday as part of the group's new "Mad" EP.
Between Zzapa's signature melodic sense, Yezzer's nearly catatonic delivery and a beat and synth sound subtly referencing 1970s West Coast funk, "Blackout" breaks the mold in several ways.
It is nearly impossible to describe exactly what is happening on the song 'Comfuture' featuring PNSB from South Korean experimental hip-hop act PingnPong's new self-titled album, released on Monday.
Released on Sept. 10, "Chocolate" featuring San E is a smooth and funky ride, driven by a sexy chorus that sounds like the musical equivalent of a fine piece of the dark stuff for which the song is named after.
Hyukoh biggest musical accomplishment in a huge year, has to be the innovative direction of the band's single "Hooka," released on May 28 as part of the EP "22."
On his latest single "New Dress Girl," released Monday, R&B singer Samuel Seo of the South Korean underground hip-hop crew New Block Babyz has a sound that delivers on several fronts.
There's no bridge on "Whoa Ha!" the new single released Friday by Vasco from his forthcoming mixtape "Mad Max." But when the groove feels this right, there's no need to change it up.
Released on Wednesday, Reddy's new single "Chi Kwon" featuring American MC brandUn DeShay, proves the potential for artists to broach new sonic frontiers when cultures collide on the mic.
On his single "Zick Jasper," released on June 12, rapper and frontman of the four-man South Korean hip-hop act M.I.B, 5Zic is using his new name, (you guessed it) Zick Jasper.
There is a certain handmade quality at the heart of "I'M NAMHYUNJOON," the new single released Monday by Poppin' Hyun Joon of Young Turks Club, that makes it easy to forgive the song's shortcomings.
Released on Wednesday, "The Red" is an exciting and concise collection of forward-thinking K-pop that melds many contemporary styles and solid performances into one pleasing, solid whole.
As JYP's first ever male idol group and the label's first act to debut with a live band concept, DAY6, who debuted on Tuesday with the song, "Congratulations," are a welcome addition to the company's roster.