71: Has the 4th Gen Boy Group Sound Stalled? ATEEZ & Stray Kids Under the Microscope

Is the dominant 4th gen boy group sound starting to feel repetitive? I ask if there's still a need for it. In today’s episode, I play brief examples from ATEEZ and Stray Kids to break down where their signature styles still hit and where they might be treading familiar ground.I also talk about the backlash CORTIS faced after their halftime show performance and why the reaction says a lot about shifting expectations for boy groups right now.When does a signature sound become a safety net?