K-pop 2019 year in review: B-side bops and awesome album tracks
The constant stream of new K-pop releases can make it difficult to look beyond the title tracks of minis, albums or even b-sides of digital singles. Who has the time? But it can be worth it. A single or title track is more likely to be formulaic or follow trends so that it appeals to the widest audience possible. K-pop used to be renowned for its musical risks and innovations. They're still there; they're just buried on the b-side. Here are a few of my favourites from 2019. Twice – What You Waiting For One of my most played songs of the year was this Twice gem, co-written by JYP house producer Collapsedone and hidden away on their Japanese release &Twice. The epitome of sad robot dance music - and sung in English to boot, its simple but sweet lyrics evoked images of group members comforting Mina, who has taken a break from performing due to anxiety, making it resonate all the more. [Emphasis is mine] What you waiting for? Just know you're not alone What yo
