I’ve had my eyes on Dragon Pony since their stellar debut last year. Follow-up Not Out took their music in an angstier direction, but maintained their knack for a strong chorus. New single Radio Silence (지구소년) finds a middle ground that infuses an energetic sound with plenty of emotion.
An Tae Gyu’s vocals remain the band’s biggest and best calling card. You know you’re in safe hands with a vocalist like this. He’s got such a powerful way of performing that also manages to capture sentiment so well. I don’t think Radio Silence is as successful as either of their past singles, but that’s not for a lack of trying. The track explodes with passion. After a stripped back verse, the song launches into its fast-paced chorus, capped off by a nimble guitar riff. This sense of push and pull has become a hallmark of their music so far and works well here. And like their previous singles, I imagine this will only grow more appealing with time.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8 |
