A Ok-pop act’s title monitor isn’t all the time the most effective music on their album, even when it’s the one most individuals will hear. Typically, b-sides deserve recognition too. Within the singles-oriented world of Ok-pop, I wish to highlight a few of these buried treasures and provides them the props they deserve.
It’s been a really sleepy begin to Ok-pop’s 2026, that means something with a pulse will stand out. Boy group/conglomerate idntt’s latest mini album isn’t a lot to put in writing dwelling about, however its songs have a welcome sense of power that feels extra important than what many of the business is at the moment providing. The truth is, I get pleasure from most (or perhaps all?) of its b-sides greater than its title monitor.
Rage Drawback‘s title sounds as if it is going to be a type of bombastic shout-a-thons that Ok-pop’s boy teams have develop into identified for, however the music takes a distinct method. Somewhat than clanging pots and pans over your head, the manufacturing opts for a extra refined mix of electro parts to construct a glossy, propulsive sound. A lot of the music (particularly its vocal manufacturing) takes affect from hyperpop, however I additionally hear a little bit of the big-tent EDM that was in style fifteen years in the past. The melodies are largely an afterthought, which is par for the course at this second in time. Nevertheless, Rage Drawback‘s texture and pleasure buoy the monitor. I want they’d promote one thing like this as a title monitor.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B
