If K-pop’s Seventeen are ‘textbook’ excellent, why aren’t they dominating?
Seventeen balance charm and edge, are excellent ‘across the board’ – but critics say they are not unique and lack a universally beloved song. Read More
Pop
Loossemble End Contract With CTDENM Label A Year After K-Pop Re-Debut
Featuring former LOONA members HyunJin, ViVi, Go Won, HyeJu and YeoJin, Loossemble announced on Nov. 29, 2024, via CTDENM’s official fan cafe their contracts had ended. Read More
Behind the music
Irish indie rock band Strand have released their new single, Upside Inside. We asked singer Dara Clancy and bassist Shane Aherne the BIG questions . . . Read More
K-pop girl groups ILLIT, Le Sserafim nominated for Billboard Music Awards
ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM are the only K-pop girl groups nominated at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, competing for Top Global K-pop Song. Read More
Wicked shows the problem with pop fandoms invading Hollywood
Ariana Grande brought some cross-medium star power to the ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel... and it seems to have paid off. But as cinema contorts itself to the whims of stan culture, it’s no wonder feathers are getting ruffled, writes Louis Chilton Read More
PBS News Hour | New book explores global influences on Western pop music | Season 2024
New book explores roots of Western pop music and global influences that shaped it Read More
PBS News Hour | New book explores global influences on Western pop music | Season 2024
New book explores roots of Western pop music and global influences that shaped it Read More
PBS News Hour | New book explores global influences on Western pop music | Season 2024
New book explores roots of Western pop music and global influences that shaped it Read More
Musical lover Tasha Ghouri’s next Strictly dance has ‘very girl pop band’ vibe
The professional dancers will open musicals week with a number from Little Shop Of Horrors. Read More
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