On May 2, producer Flume and artist JPEGMAFIA released an EP titled, “We Live In A Society.” The title of the EP, assumingly named in reference to the popular Joker meme, is not the only unique part of the release. It is a four-track EP full of unexpectedly catchy sounds.
Flume is known for his iconic collaboration that birthed the...
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Xiker’s ‘HOUSE OF TRICKY: SPUR’ is an underrated K-pop EP with enjoyable ‘boy group’ music
Joanna Simon -
Xikers is a K-pop boy group consisting of ten members. Debuting under KQ Entertainment in 2023, they have garnered a reasonably large-scale fanbase, especially for a group under one of the smaller K-pop entertainment companies out there: KQ Entertainment, which rose from humble origins and gained success through their current most successful group, Ateez.
Xikers have been developing their...
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Lana Del Rey debuts her new long-awaited country era with ‘Henry, come on’
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The anticipated beginning of Lana Del Rey’s country era arrived with the release of one of her newest singles, “Henry, come on” on April 11, followed by “Bluebird” on April 18. Long-term fans who have journeyed with Lana through all her of iconic eras will certainly find this new artistic shift to be expected from the southern daughter motifs...
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Jane Remover’s ‘Revengseekerz’ is a listening experience like none other
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Two years since Jane Remover’s last full-length project in 2023, fans have been patiently waiting to experience the genre-bending artist’s newest vision. Well, wait no more, Jane fans, as the release of their third album on April 4, titled “Revengseekerz,” is an all-gas-no-brakes, digitally rendered episodic return for listeners.
It has been a busy start to the year for Jane...
With the release of the 2024 album, “Submarine,” elevating the band to international acclaim, The Marías have mostly been occupied with extensive touring. The makers behind the dream-pop track, “No One Noticed,” which became a popular rallying cry for the covens of heartbroken TikTok content creators, had practically little to no time to record new material.
On April 4, 2025,...
Kim Jongin, known by his stage name Kai, is an idol most known for being part of the K-pop group EXO, a nine-member boy group that has been active since 2012. He has had an extensive career spanning well over a decade, from training before EXO’s debut to his solo career that started in 2020 with the release of...
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Black Country, New Road’s ‘Forever Howlong:’ a lesson in rolling with the punches
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There is no band without its lead singer. There is no Nirvana without Kurt Cobain. There is no Queen without Freddie Mercury. There is no Velvet Underground without Lou Reed. The lead singer or songwriter doesn’t always define a band, but a lot of times, they do. Occasionally, when said member passes or leaves, the band will try to...
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Jennie’s “Ruby” is a successful solo debut that showcases her iconic artistry
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Blackpink member Jennie has had a successful solo career for several years, though she has not gone all-in with her solo career until recently, as she was more involved in her group, making K-pop hits. She has come out with a debut solo studio album titled “Ruby,” on March 7, 2025, with some songs released beforehand. “Ruby” has 15...
Louis Vuitton’s Men's Fall-Winter 2025 collection during Paris Fashion Week cemented its luxury status in more ways than one. Remember the Future — Pharrell Williams and Nigo’s long awaited collaborative runway — presented a different kind of “LV Bag.” At the forefront of their debut, the show is detailed to merge the past and present, incorporating the brand's timeless...
IVE is a K-pop girl group composed of six members, known for catchy pop songs, stunning aesthetics and talented members. Empathy was released on Feb. 3, 2025, and was announced in December for release in January, along with a pre-release titled “Rebel Heart.” Fans were excited by track teasers, and felt that they would like the songs on the...











