Summers in Europe are getting better with every year–at least when it comes to Korean bands touring the continent. The IROK events listing has already been updated to reflect what remains, but here’s anyway a summary. Starting already mid-May Korean Cultural Centre UK hosted a K-Indie Rock Showcase in London where Dead Buttons and Patients–who… Continue reading
Tengger is the first Korean band to tour Europe in 2015. The January dates include Reykjavik, London and Berlin.
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If I were to name just one band as my very favorite–regardless of genre and nationality–it would have to be Jambinai. Their use of traditional Korean instruments gives them a unique edge regardless of which style of music they take on. I’ve been a fan for over 4 years already and have had the great… Continue reading
Following in the footsteps of last year’s Korea Rocks tour in the UK, no less than six Korean acts are set to appear at the Liverpool Sound City Festival next week, May 1st-3rd. All bands will have multiple showcases at the festival and play elsewhere in the country before returning to Korea. Hugh Keice performed… Continue reading
Three-piece rock band Asian Chairshot formed in May 2011 and proceeded to make their first digital release half a year later. In 2012 Asian Chairshot made a name for themselves through CJ Azit’s Tune Up and last month Asian Chairshot was picked as Hello Rookie of May. Now the band’s first EP 탈 has been… Continue reading
As the Korean Cultural Centre UK prepared its 2013 K-Music Festival in London care was taken to secure some of the biggest indie names in Korea. In addition to an opportunity to see traditional Korean musicians in action, anyone who ventures to London mid-June may be able to enjoy live music from UhUhBoo Project, Yi… Continue reading
While the UK has the Korea Rocks tour coming up in a couple of weeks, Northern Europe too–Helsinki, Finland in particular–has something to look forward to before the summer: Today it was announced that Jambinai will be playing this year’s World Village Festival, performing a 1 hour set from the festival’s second biggest stage on… Continue reading
As we revealed last weekend, Hyundai Card Music will be sponsoring a UK tour for Galaxy Express, Apollo 18, Goonamguayeoridingstella and Gate Flowers next month. The official announcement is another few hours away, but thanks to the tour arrangers we’ve gotten our hands on all the dates and stops of the tour–spanning a total of 7 shows in 5… Continue reading
After relocating to Europe and Stockholm, Sweden, last summer, Wagwak have been playing primarily in London and elsewhere around the UK. The first gig in their current hometown took place end of February and on May 22nd they’ll take to the stage in Stockholm again. This time Wagwak will be opening for Brooklyn-based group Beach… Continue reading
During 2012 Hyundai Card Music launched an initiative to promote Korean indie music, through high quality videos as well as live performances in its then Hongdae popup store location. Now Hyundai Card Music is taking things to the next level by bringing a bunch of bands over to the UK. No official announcements have been… Continue reading