Early August I was contacted by Genius promoting the band’s new album, 별바다 (Sea of Stars). For the most part of 2017 I’ve been thinking I should get back to blogging without really succeeding, but after having a few listens to “너나나나” I decided this was the time to actually do so. As circumstances would… Continue reading
While there will be many great bands playing at Zandari Festa this year, it was the sight of Modsdive on the third poster announcing the festival’s line-up that excited me the most. Having not used Facebook for nearly a year I had completely missed that the members of one of my favorite bands had gotten… Continue reading
Electric Muse is currently in the middle of celebrating its 10th anniversary. I’ve been following the label since the beginning and have greatly enjoyed a majority of its releases. As I can’t be in Seoul to celebrate in person, here’s a list of my 10 favorite releases on Electric Muse until now. Click the album… Continue reading
In order to reshape the image of Incheon, Kyungin Broadcasting has put together a compilation with covers of songs originating from the coastal city. The first part of 인천 – Sound of Incheon was released on September 4th. With each artist contributing a different style of music, the cover album opens with Galaxy Express‘ rock take on Kim Trio‘s 1979 hit “연안부두“.
For the past few years my favorite label has been Electric Muse. Since its inception the Seoul based imprint has brought forth some of the most delightful music Korea has to offer, growing stronger every year. As Electric Muse is celebrating its 10th anniversary, I reached out to founder Kim Mingyu with a few questions… Continue reading
The 7th annual Seoul Record Fair will take place during the weekend of June 17-18 at Seoul Innovation Park. Just like last year the event offers sales of limited edition vinyl pressed especially for the event as well as a set of strictly limited edition cassette tapes. Vinyl The vinyl trend has definitely grabbed a… Continue reading
Busan based surf-rock band Say Sue Me will be supporting Japan’s all-female punk-rock garage band Otoboke Beaver on the band’s Golden Week 2017 UK Tour. Following the tours first show in London, Bristol will be next to host the two bands on Tuesday May 2nd. Date: May 2, 2017 Cost: £8.50 Location: Exchange Organizer: Damnably… Continue reading
Busan based surf-rock band Say Sue Me will be supporting Japan’s all-female punk-rock garage band Otoboke Beaver on the band’s Golden Week 2017 UK Tour. The tour kicks off in London on Monday May 1st. Date: May 1, 2017 Cost: £12.50 Location: The 100 Club Organizer: Damnably
Korea’s national music chart Gaon published the overall charts for 2016 back in January. Gaon provided another look back at 2016 last week, February 22nd, as the winners of the 6th annual Gaon Chart Music Awards were announced. Gaon Korean Album Chart Much like in 2015 the Korean boy bands had a good year in… Continue reading
Today, February 28th, the winners of the 14th Korean Music Awards were announced. EBS Space 공감 had a livestream for the event and a 2h special of the awards ceremony will be broadcast midnight between March 13-14. Album of the Year: Jo Dong Jin – 나무가 되어 (As A Tree) Song of the Year:… Continue reading