With 2024’s resurgence in reputation for idol band DAY6, I’m wondering if Korea is on the forefront of rediscovering their love for band music. Rock was a serious power in the course of the 90’s and early 2000’s, however like most music markets (aside from Japan!), the style has ceded energy to extra fashionable appears like hip-hop and EDM. New band Dragon Pony are right here to throw their hat within the ring with a boisterous debut that explodes with youthful vitality.

The group hails from Antenna, a well-respected company in indie circles. They self-compose and produce, making certain their musical perspective is positioned entrance and heart proper from the beginning. Judging from Pop Up, the blokes have drawn on a long time of vigorous, punk-influenced rock. It’s not significantly distinctive, however the tune is carried out with a way of polish and pleasure that makes them sound like they’ve been kicking round for years. The vocals are highly effective and convincing and the band shreds with the perfect of them, providing an immediately memorable riff and pummeling vitality. Additionally they perceive stress, because the second-verse build-and-release reveals. I’m excited to listen to the place they go subsequent. This can be a very stable debut.

Grade: B