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Dave Meyers: The Visionary Behind Pop’s Most Iconic Music Videos

July 16, 2025

In an era where music and visuals are inextricably linked, one name continues to shape the language of modern music videos: Dave Meyers. With a career that spans over three decades, director Dave...

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4 Toronto artists make the Polaris Music Prize short list, but Quebec leads the way

July 16, 2025

This July, the Polaris Music Prize jury unveiled its 10-album shortlist for 2025—a list led numerically by Quebec acts but featuring four shining entries from Toronto. For a city whose scene often...

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Fictional Idols vs. Real Charts: K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Unbelievable Spotify Takeover

July 16, 2025

What happens when a fictional K-pop boy band outsells the real ones? In a twist straight out of a dystopian idol fanfic, the animated groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys—created for Netflix’s explosive...

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Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” Is a Late-Night Cry for Closure—and a Glimpse Into His Most Vulnerable Album Yet

July 16, 2025

Drunk calls. Crying in the dark. Lingering heartbreak. Conan Gray’s new single “Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a full-blown emotional unraveling, and fans are already bracing themselves...

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Jinu from K-Pop Demon Hunters Is Actually a K-Pop Legend - Meet Andrew Choi

July 15, 2025

Andrew Choi was already a hidden force in real-world K-pop before becoming Jinu, the soulful lead of the animated boy band Saja Boys, a member of the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Choi co-wrote the quiet....

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Justin Bieber Just Dropped the Swaggiest Album of the Year

July 13, 2025

Let’s be honest: when most pop stars go quiet, we assume they’re recharging in Bali, journaling in silk robes. Not Justin Bieber. Nah, he went into full stealth mode, dropped a random “SWAG”...

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KATSEYE Tickets for their concert tour “Beautiful Chaos,” Vanish Faster Than Eyeliner in a Heatwave — Sold Out & Slayed

July 13, 2025

It’s official: KATSEYE didn’t just sell out, they served out. Every single ticket to their upcoming live shows? Gone. Vamoosed. Snatched like a wig in a wind tunnel.The global girl group, part...

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Backstreet’s Back (Again!): Millennium 2.0 Is the Comeback We Didn’t Know We Needed, but Now Can’t Live Without

July 13, 2025

Cue the frosted tips, cargo pants, and emotional harmonies, because the Backstreet Boys just dropped Millennium 2.0, and let’s just say, everybody (yeahhh!) is losing their minds.Yes, that’s right...

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Tyla’s “IS IT” Hits Different—And It’s Definitely It, Baby!

July 13, 2025

Tyla just slid into our summer soundtrack with her new track “IS IT”, and let me tell you, it is everything. No cap. Straight off the jump, you get those booming amapiano kicks and warped vocal...

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Blackpink Reunite With Explosive New Track “Jump” as Deadline World Tour Takes Off

July 13, 2025

The wait is officially over: Blackpink is back—louder, bolder, and more united than ever. On the opening night of their highly anticipated Deadline World Tour, the global K-pop phenomenon debuted...

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Justin Bieber Speaks Out: Anger, Boundaries, and the Struggle Behind the Spotlight

July 13, 2025

Justin Bieber has never been a stranger to the spotlight—but this time, the glare feels more personal. In a series of emotional posts, the global superstar cracked open the curated image fans often...

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Coldplay Made the Universe Feel Small at Toronto’s Most Unexpected Venue

July 13, 2025

When Coldplay’s Chris Martin looked out into the crowd at Toronto’s brand-new Rogers Stadium on July 8 and joked, “This is a very bizarre stadium a million miles from Earth,” we all laughed—but he...

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GameBoy by Katseye: The Song That Hits Harder Than a Final Boss Fight

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Let’s get one thing straight: GameBoy by Katseye isn’t just a song. It’s an era. A pixelated fever dream. A full-body vibe that makes you feel like you're the main character in a retro-futuristic video game with zero responsibilities and infinite lives.

It’s not often a song comes along that feels this fresh and nostalgic at the same time. But Katseye? They understood the assignment. They didn’t just drop a track, they dropped a whole aesthetic, and baby, it slaps.

Plug In, Power Up

The second GameBoy starts, you’re transported. Suddenly, it’s 2005. You're sitting cross-legged on the carpet, thumbs furiously tapping on your GameBoy Advance SP under the covers because it’s way past bedtime and you're one level away from victory. It’s that kind of magic.

Katseye manages to bottle that feeling, of rebellion, of joy, of being lost in your own pixel-perfect world, and turn it into a song. And not just any song. This one bangs. It’s glitchy and electric, the beat flipping between playful and punchy, layered with lyrics that scream confidence with a side of chaos. It's giving, “Don’t talk to me unless you're bringing power-ups.”

The MV? Straight-Up Art

If the song is the cheat code, the music video is the bonus level. From the first frame, you’re hit with neon lights, pixel bursts, and fierce fits that look straight out of an anime-inspired streetwear runway. It's wild, it's chaotic, it's beautiful.

And that choreography? Whew. It's like Dance Dance Revolution met a girl group with perfect sync and said, “Let’s eat.” Every move is intentional, sharp, and confident, like they’re not just dancing, they’re dodging enemy attacks in slow motion.

It’s not trying to be cool. It is just cool. And that’s what makes it hit so hard.

This Is What a Sonic Power-Up Sounds Like

GameBoy sticks. It burrows into your brain like a catchy theme song from a game you never want to stop playing. The vocals are playful but powerful, the production is polished without losing its glitchy charm, and the whole thing feels like a digital love letter to a generation raised on joysticks, cheat codes, and aesthetic overload.

But what makes this track stand out isn’t just the sound. It’s the feeling. That rush of confidence. The reminder that you’re not a side character. You’re player one. Always have been.

So... Why Does It Matter?

Because Katseye is doing something rare. They’re blending bold visuals, nostalgic cues, and futuristic energy in a way that feels effortless. They’re speaking a language we all lowkey miss, one made of button mashing, boss battles, and bops that don’t take themselves too seriously.

And honestly? In a world that feels a little too real most of the time, it’s nice to get lost in something fun, chaotic, and a little bit weird.

Final Thoughts Before You Respawn

GameBoy by Katseye isn’t just a throwback. It’s a statement. It says, “We’re here, we’re fierce, and we’ll see you at the top of the leaderboard.”

So stream it. Share it. Throw it on repeat until your neighbors know the lyrics by heart. And if anyone asks why you’re dancing in your room like you just unlocked a secret level, tell them: Katseye made me do it.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

Let the world know, send the link to your bestie, or post a chaotic little dance to the track on TikTok. However you share it, just don’t keep this gem to yourself.

GameBoy by Katseye: The Song That Hits Harder Than a Final Boss Fightgameboy-by-katseye-the-song-that-hits-harder-than-a-final-boss-fightNazia RahmanJul 23, 2025Let’s get one thing straight: GameBoy by Katseye isn’t just a song. It’s an era. A pixelated fever dream. A full-body vibe that makes you feel like you're the main character in a retro-futuristic...