In this episode of Anatomy of a Song, I put 4th gen boy group vocals under the microscope by stripping the production back and listening closely to what’s actually happening vocally.

Using songs like Action Figure by WayV, “Butterfly” by P1Harmony, “Love Language” by TXT, Adrenaline by CRAVITY, and “The Letter” by ATEEZ, I compare how each group approaches tone, layering, delivery and emotional expression.

4th gen boy groups are often defined by performance and intensity, but once the instrumentals are removed, the differences between their vocal identities become much clearer. Some rely on texture, some on energy, and others on blend and restraint.