Archives for the ‘Features’ Category
45RPM come back from the future
So where was 45RPM the past two years? The question has been answered: they were in the future. Actually, they must have been watching Power Rangers or something. Continue Reading »
Feb 9th, 2008 | 1 comment
An album & a single on the same day
Japanese indie duo Yuugin simultaneously released their latest album and single on the same day. Singles often precede full-length albums coming out months before the one they will appear on does. These guys bucked that trend sort of. Continue Reading »
Feb 8th, 2008 | 3 comments
45RPM’s “hit” new album
After a two-year-plus hiatus, Korean hip-hop trio 45RPM are coming back. They’re alive! I’ve been listening and re-listening to 45RPM’s 2005 debut album, Old Rookie and I couldn’t be happier to hear the news. The group’s underground hip-hop sound and popular sensibility are welcomed back anytime. Continue Reading »
Feb 6th, 2008 | 4 comments
The inflatable computer mouse
Inflatable computer accessories may seem ridiculous but they provide for ultimate portability. The Jelly Click inflatable computer mouse takes portability to a whole new level and makes for the ultimate travel-friendly device. Continue Reading »
Feb 4th, 2008 | 4 comments
ISU & JinYi’s Requiem
It may be a funny question but who can’t resist a good duet? Especially when it’s a ballad by two of Korea’s top pop-rock vocalists who’ve collaborated before. “레퀴엠” (Requiem) by Isu & JinYi is a beautiful duet and hopeful introduction to more goodness to come. Continue Reading »
Feb 2nd, 2008 | 3 comments
Kids and businessmen alike rock out to No Brain
No Brain’s latest album is big news but it’s their humorously cool, new music video that’s really rockin’.
Korean punk rockers…
Continue Reading »Nov 13th, 2007 | 3 comments
Choke Sleeper’s self-titled success
Choke Sleeper’s multifarious influences have led them to produce music that isn’t very easy to classify. Their recent album is…
Continue Reading »Nov 10th, 2007 | 6 comments
localizer by plane
The music on plane’s new album localizer is good but the most impressive thing about the album is its super-cool cover…
Continue Reading »Nov 9th, 2007 | 5 comments
Outsider – speed rap extraordinaire
Saying that Outsider can rap fast is an understatement. I’ve almost never heard syllables spouted off so rapidly.
Outsider (아웃사이) may…
Continue Reading »Oct 17th, 2007 | 27 comments
