“EVERGLOW, don’t collapse” … Nowz, ‘youth’ that blooms while shaking(comprehensive)[DA : New song]
The group NOWADAYS has regrouped as NOWZ after just one year since their debut, and has made a comeback with a new heart and new meaning.The tracklist is filled with shining moments of youth.
On the 9th, Nowz’s first mini-album ‘IGNITION’ was released through various online music sites.Nowz, who expressed the moment that is more brilliant and passionate than ever due to its imperfection, in the new album.This album is Nowz’s new beginning and also unfolds the moment of ‘ignition’ that ignites the passion inside through 5 tracks including the title song ‘EVERGLOW’.
The album was produced by EL CAPITXN, who worked on many hit songs such as IU’s “Eight(Prod.& Feat.SUGA of BTS)” and tripleS S’s “Girls Never Die”, as the main producer.A number of prominent writers who are active in Korea and abroad also participated.From the existing hip-hop-based style to alternative rock, NOWZ proved their limitless musical potential through a wide range of genre attempts.
The title song ‘EVERGLOW’ is an alternative rock genre song with a cool electric guitar and metal sound.It expresses the message, “Like a flame that burns until the end even in the ashes, it will never go out” and the will to pursue a dream with Nowz’s strong charm.Members Jinhyuk and Siyoon participated in the rap making.
In the music video released along with the song, the members of Nowz showed off immersive acting against a dystopian backdrop.They expressed a moment of youth through the search for hope even in a world that has fallen apart.
The album includes the title track ‘EVERGLOW’, the pre-released single ‘Fly Free(Feat.YUQI)’ which was written, composed, produced, and featured by i - dle’s Yuqi, the addictive ‘Problem Child’, the bouncy dance-pop genre ‘Louder’, and the first fan song ‘DIARY(DAY_AND)’.
This year marks the first anniversary of their debut and NOWZ has undergone a groundbreaking rebranding and a new transformation.As the new team name suggests, ‘Drawing infinite possibilities at this moment,’ they are expected to showcase their infinite charms through their first mini-album ‘IGNITION.’
Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
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