NXON is a brand new supergroup made up of the acts APEX and AWIN, which makes me really feel a bit loopy as a result of I’m not conversant in both of these teams. Nevertheless, once I hear one thing I take pleasure in (which occurs too sometimes nowadays!) I wish to share.

The blokes have launched each Japanese and Korean variations of Journey Or Die and its b-side, however appear to be selling in Japan in the intervening time so the music video is in help of the Japanese model. Okay-pop followers will discover their best connection via one of many tune’s composers: Internal Youngster of Monotree. And as predicted from that caliber of expertise, the observe is a banger.

Journey Or Die doesn’t final far more than two-and-a-half minutes, nevertheless it kicks off at an “11” and by no means lets up. It does a pleasant job merging predictable Okay-pop/J-pop tune construction with a rough-and-ready manufacturing that provides the tune actual grit. This unpolished really feel can typically be a bit grating, however provides to the unfettered power coursing via the observe. A cliched second-verse switch-up is unlucky, however aside from that Journey Or Die has its foot firmly on the pedal and is anchored by a robust, anthemic refrain. The accompanying b-side can be stable, making me to see how NXON will develop from right here.

Grade: B