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  K-Pop Throwback: Kick Back And Enjoy Your Summer With Humming Urban Stereo's 2011 Track 'You That Day' Featuring Yoo In Na [VIDEO]

  All criticism aside, there is no one better at dialing in a mellow summer jam than Humming Urban Stereo.

  07.13.15 | 05:49PM EDT
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  Editor's Pick: D.Holic Mix Jazz, Classical, Bounce To Create 1 Of The Summer's Most Unique Jams Yet On 'Chewy' [VIDEO]

  You'd be hard-pressed to find a song throwing a wider variety into the same proverbial pot than "Chewy," the latest single from the five-member K-pop girl group D.Holic, released on Wednesday.

  07.09.15 | 07:41PM EDT
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  K-Pop Indie Spotlight: Hyukoh Charm Listeners With Their Chill Rock Sound On 'Comes And Goes' [VIDEO]

  Released on May 28 on Hyukoh's album "22," their song "Comes And Goes" is currently in the top 10 of every major Korean music chart thanks to its simple and sunny style of production.

  07.10.15 | 03:20PM EDT
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  K-Pop Double Take: Awesome Baby's Debut Single 'Why Should I?' Shows Aaliyah's Influence Still Looms Large In Hallyu [AUDIO]

  On their debut single "Why Should I?," released on June 19, K-pop girl group Awesome Baby show that they understand a critical aspect of music making that many veteran pop acts often seem to miss--the vibe.

  07.08.15 | 07:50PM EDT
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  Review: Girls' Generation Want To Provide The Soundtrack For Your Beach 'Party' This Summer [VIDEO]

  A year since they released their last song in South Korea, Girls' Generation have returned with the perfect beach party track, "Party," on Tuesday. Two more SNSD releases are reportedly slated for this summer.

  07.08.15 | 03:58PM EDT
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  K-Pop Beyond The Charts: We Are The Night Conjure Up A Soundscape Reminiscent Of An '80s Atari Game On 'All Right' [AUDIO]

  On their latest single "All Right," released on Thursday, We Are The Night express their emotions against a musical backdrop that could often pass for an Atari videogame soundtrack from the 1980s.

  07.06.15 | 05:33PM EDT
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  K-Pop Throwback: miss A's 2011 Hit 'Breathe' Still Sounds Like Nothing Else [VIDEO]

  miss A's 2011 hit single "Breathe" from their album "Step Up," continues to sound as inventive and original as the day it was released.

  07.02.15 | 05:28PM EDT
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  Review: Big Bang Show Off The Vocal Talents Of All 5 Members On 'If You' And 'Sober' [AUDIO]

  Their latest two Big Bang singles singles "If You" and "Sober," released on Wednesday, showcase the vocals of each of the five members of Big Bang, drawing attention to the diversity of talent within the group.

  07.02.15 | 12:57PM EDT
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  K-Pop Beyond The Charts: KARA's Park Gyuri Finds Her Ideal Accompaniment In Indie Act From The Airport On 'The Little Prince' [VIDEO]

  Released on June 14, Park Gyuri's collaboration with South Korean indie-rock duo From the Airport, "The Little Prince," allowed KARA vocalist to explore softer and less hard-hitting tones.

  07.10.15 | 03:52PM EDT
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  Review: Verbal Jint and Sanchez Go Lo-Fi On Their Smooth New Collaboration 'Doin' It' Featuring Bumkey [VIDEO]

  On their new single "Doin' It," released on Thursday, Verbal Jint and Sanchez opt for the lo-fi route. It's a noisy production, mostly in mono, with a small gravelly sound that works just perfectly.

  06.30.15 | 05:56PM EDT
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  Review: Ailee Shows Off Her Jazzy Side On 'Johnny' From Brave Brothers's 10th Anniversary Album

  American-born K-pop singer Ailee taps into her cooler side on the jazz-inspired single, "Johnny," the latest installment of South Korean super producer Brave Brothers's "10th Anniversary Project," released Tuesday.

  07.01.15 | 06:48PM EDT
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  Review: Daring New K-Pop Girl Group ASHA Unleash The Energizing Electro Track 'Mr. Liar' [VIDEO]

  The melody of ASHA's debut single "Mr. Liar" is simply hypnotic, weaving dreamily around the retro hip-hop drums in a manner that makes the song, released on June 19, a highly inventive piece of dance music.

  06.29.15 | 07:11PM EDT
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  Korean Rock Recall: Afro Maria Offer A Unique Take On Punk Rock With Their 2013 Debut Single 'Dog' [VIDEO]

  On their 2013 debut single "Dog, Afro Maria emerge from the constraints of their musical style to reveal their own melodic version of punk rock with a sound that is as distinctive as it is engaging.

  07.08.15 | 04:16PM EDT
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  K-Pop Throwback: Dance Yourself Silly To The Noisy Chaos Of Idiotape's 2011 Track 'Wasted' From '11111101' [AUDIO]

  Electronic trio Idiotape's 2014 song "Wasted" features a little bit of driving rhythm and a whole lot of noise.

  07.27.15 | 05:24PM EDT
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  Korean Rock Recall: Raise Your Fist In The Air For Hologram Film's Thrill-A-Minute 2014 Track 'Return' [VIDEO]

  On their 2014 song "Return," South Korean electronic rock band Hologram Film unleash a sonic onslaught that doesn't let up.

  07.20.15 | 04:18PM EDT
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  Korean Rock Recall: The Peppertones Push Their Sound To The Far Reaches Of The Universe On 2014's 'Solar System Super Stars' [VIDEO]

  On their rocking single "Solar System Super Stars, released in August, South Korean rock band The Peppertones show that you don't have to dress up to rock out.

  07.02.15 | 09:21AM EDT
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  K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Kim Ban Jang Keeps The Uniquely Funky Solo Singles Coming With 'Drum' [AUDIO]

  Windy City drummer and frontman Kim Ban Jang's new single "Drummer" is a pleasant marriage of authentic 1970s dance grooves with the vocalist's playful and original approach to his music.

  06.25.15 | 06:28PM EDT
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  Review: Pump Yourself Up With Hip-Hop Boy Band BTS's Latest Single 'Dope' [VIDEO]

  K-pop hip hop boy band BTS (also known as Bangtan Boys) are back, with their latest single "Dope," the music video for which was released on Tuesday.

  06.24.15 | 06:07PM EDT
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  Review: Teen Top Turn The Spotlight Towards Their Rapping On Their Breezy New Single 'ah-ah' [VIDEO]

  With a jazzy, yet electronic sound, Teen Top's new single "ah-ah," from the K-pop boy band's latest album Natural Born" released on Sunday, is a sweet summer tune with surprisingly aggressive rapping.

  06.24.15 | 06:31PM EDT