The idea behind using placeholder content is simple: dropping real tracks too early in the production process can disrupt the rhythm before the final mix hits the right note.

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Song Review: The Rampage – No Gravity

Song Review: The Rampage – No Gravity

The Rampage have been on a winning streak lately, releasing a new single almost every other month. N..

Song Review: XG – Left Right

Song Review: XG – Left Right

Upon reviewing XG’s Shooting Star, multiple readers commented on the merits of its coupling track Le..

Song Review: Key (SHINee) – Killer

Song Review: Key (SHINee) – Killer

It’s been a long ninety days since a K-pop song – title track or otherwise – scored a “9” or higher ..

Thoughts on BOYS PLANET Episode Two

Thoughts on BOYS PLANET Episode Two

I wasn’t going to recap Boys Planet (and technically, I’m still not doing it), but I’m watching the ..

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November-December 2008

Looking Back: The Top Three K-Pop Songs of November-December 2008

November-December 2008 Overall Thoughts In addition to my monthly K-pop round-up, I’ve taken a look ..

Battle of the Title Tracks: BEAST’s ‘Breath’ vs. YOUNIQUE UNIT’s ‘Maxstep’ vs. 2PM’s ‘Beautiful’

Battle of the Title Tracks: BEAST’s ‘Breath’ vs. YOUNIQUE UNIT’s ‘Maxstep’ vs. 2PM’s ‘Beautiful’

As a spin-off to my Battle of the B-sides feature, I’m pleased to announce the arrive of “Battle of ..

Song Review: Stray Kids – The Sound

Song Review: Stray Kids – The Sound

When it comes to Korea and Japan, the difference between release scheduling presents an interesting ..

Song Review: CLASS:y – Target

Song Review: CLASS:y – Target

Since debut, CLASS:y have set their sights on both Korea and Japan, signed under Universal Music for..

Song Review: NCT Dream – Best Friend Ever

Song Review: NCT Dream – Best Friend Ever

It’s hard to believe NCT Dream hadn’t released an original Japanese single until now. Nearly seven y..

Song Review: INI – New Day

Song Review: INI – New Day

Thus far, INI have buried much of their best material on b-sides and random one-off releases. Last y..