All members of K-pop group BTS have now wrapped up military service
Suga's discharge from the South Korean military on the weekend means all members of the K-pop group BTS have now completed the country's mandatory national service. Read More
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Matthew Restall Explores How David Sylvian, Mark Hollis, and Kate Bush Transformed Pop in ‘Ghosts – Journeys To Post Pop’
Three music-obsessed, suburban London teenagers set out to make their own kind of pop music: Kate Bush became an overnight star, while success came to David Sylvian (and Japan), and to Mark Hollis (and Talk Talk) after years of struggle. But when their unique talents brought them international acclaim, they turned their backs on stardom. […] Read More
Japan’s music industry seeks to expand abroad beyond CD sales | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
A new awards gala was held to spread Japan’s pop music to the rest of the world, but the struggling domestic industry may have to ditch its traditional practices to enable expansion. Read More
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2025, June Week 3
IU's remake of Never Ending Story moves up one spot to take over as the new No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to IU! SEVENTEEN's THUNDER, which previously topped the chart for two weeks, is down one spot to No. 2 this week. Holding steady at No. 3 is MEOVV's HANDS UP. Two songs newly debuted in the top 10 this week. QWER's Dear debuts at No. 6 this week. The title track from their third mini album In a […]
Organ grooves, vibraphone sparks, and a country pop detour
Bold sounds, packed venues, and one strange twist—Day 2 had it all. Read More
The Controversy Surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album Explained: What’s Wrong With Man’s Best Friend?
Why is everyone mad at Carpenter's new album? Read More
A sweeter song: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ brings story of the Temptations, Motown, to Kravis
“Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations” recounts how young Black men from Detroit created a lasting musical legacy. Read More
Why South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger love Hong Kong audiences
The 11-piece South Korean collective Balming Tiger are excited to return to Hong Kong, and recall the energy of their last visit. Read More
I’m no Ed Sheeran fan, but he’s right: when it comes to musical plagiarism, guilt is in the ear of the listener
Musical history is littered with cases like the failed $100m suit against the singer, and they risk stifling pop music, says music journalist Simon Price Read More
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