Category: TCC First Listen
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To celebrate their 10th anniversary, NCT 127 returns with their seventh album ‘Blingy’. The album features a total of 9 tracks, including the title track ‚Blingy’. The participating members are Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun and Haechan. Doyoung and Jungwoo could not participate due to their mandatory military service. One element that stands out from the…
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DearAlice recently released their latest single, “Home With You,” on Friday, July 31st, 2026. The track is a part of their upcoming second full-length EP, “Dancefloor KILLA,” and its unique sound blends both Y2K and R&B. The beat is catchy and memorable, and the overall vibe is a complete contrast to their last EP, “Bittersweet…
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) have returned to the Japanese music scene with their fifth Japanese single album, “Setsuna Hanabi” (セツナハナビ), released on August 19, 2026. Following the pre-release of “Nice to Meet Ya,” the project has built anticipation around a title track that embraces a distinctively Japanese sound while still feeling true to TXT. Across…
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Ten years after I Just Wanna Dance introduced Tiffany Young as a solo artist, she’s finally released her first full-length solo album, Edge of Calm. The 11-track record arrived on August 20th, with “Edge of Calm” and “Lips Together” featuring i-dle’s MIYEON as its two title tracks. Tiffany has described the project as part of…
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After years of being known as part of Kep1er and now MADEIN, Japanese singer Mashiro officially stepped out on her own on August 19th with her first solo EP, 24/11. Technically, the project has six tracks, although two are instrumental versions of “HOTLINE” and “MAKE UP,” leaving four original songs to really introduce us to…
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Aespa has never been a group to do things quietly, and SYNK: aeXIS LINE is no exception. The special digital single gives fans two new tracks: “Serenade” by Karina and Winter and “Lollipop” by Giselle and Ningning, with both songs showcasing very different sides of the group. “Serenade” immediately grabs your attention with its bold,…
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There’s something refreshing about THIS & THAT. Instead of sticking to one sound or trying to fit into a particular concept, Stray Kids do what they do best; they make music that feels unapologetically like them. It’s loud, emotional, playful and occasionally chaotic, but that’s exactly what gives the album its charm. The opening track,…
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With Tuned In, ONE PACT continue to refine their artistic identity, delivering a project that feels both cohesive and confident. Blending infectious pop melodies, polished production and the group’s unmistakable charisma, the album explores themes of connection and youthful ambition without losing sight of what makes ONE PACT unique. With title track, “U so hot,”…
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With “Crow”, i-dle continue to prove why they remain one of K-pop’s most unpredictable groups. Known for constantly reinventing themselves, the group takes a darker, more intense approach here, crafting a song that feels less focused on instant hooks and more concerned with atmosphere and attitude. From the opening beat, the song establishes a powerful…
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Hard Rock Intensity on Single ‘ENERGETIC’ The queens of hard rock are back to erupt the foundations of the music scene. BAND-MAID’s volcanic new three-track single, ENERGETIC, which was released on 24 June 2026, demonstrates the scorching power surge for the internationally acclaimed Japanese rock act. Signed by Pony Canyon, the powerhouse ensemble composing of…