Last year I went to the first ever Modern Sky Helsinki and had a fantastic time. So good of a time that I named it the best music festival I’ve ever attented. This year Modern Sky Helsinki returns, taking place in the Finnish capital August 26-27. Jambinai will be the only Korean act to perform… Continue reading
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Goodbye, Music Alliance Pact!
The 15th of March has just passed. If this had been like any other of the past 90 months, this date would’ve meant that it was time for a new edition of the Music Alliance Pact. Though as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The first edition of the Music… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – February 2016
New month, new music! It’s the 15th of February and the Music Alliance Pact is back with more great music from all over the world. From South Korea we’re bringing the opening track off Earip‘s recently released 망명 (Exile), out on CD this week. All the songs on the album are absolutely lovely, but in… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – January 2016
A new year is upon us and new music with that. The music bloggers of the Music Alliance Pact return also in 2016, on the 15th of every month, ready to bring you some of the best music the world has to offer. From Korea, this year starts with a song off one of the… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – December 2015
We’ve reached December and with only a couple of weeks to go before the year is over, it’s time for the last Music Alliance Pact post of 2015. Unfortunately there is no Korean entry this month as I’ve been otherwise occupied, but there’s plenty of great music on offer from other parts of the world…. Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – November 2015
Activity around this blog may not be on top, but there’s always time for the Music Alliance Pact. We’re halfway through November meaning a new selection of great music from all over the world is waiting to reach your ears. The South Korean artist of the month is Gus Benevolent, who just put out a… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – October 2015
Although September doesn’t seem all that distant, October has very much arrived and already progressed to the point that a brand new edition of the Music Alliance Pact is available. And it’s not just any MAP day, it’s the 7th anniversary of MAP! This month sees Silica Gel representing South Korea. Since I was in… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – September 2015
September 15th has finally arrived, meaning its time to unveil the latest selection of music from the Music Alliance Pact. Representing Korea this month is Tierpark. The band will release new albumThe Moment Two Worlds Meet (두 세계가 만나는 순간) on September 20th. It’s a really, really good album, so do check it out. As… Continue reading
5 Finnish Acts to See at Modern Sky HKI
In preparation for Modern Sky Helsinki I’ve been listening through exactly everything I could find from each artist on Spotify. Musicwise that was one of my best ideas so far this year as it has meant I got to know a whole lot of awesome artists that I was barely aware of, if at all,… Continue reading
Music Alliance Pact – August 2015
The Music Alliance Pact has returned with another selection of fine music from all over the world. This month sees Floating Island represent South Korea with “Parade”, from the single with the same name released on August 10th. This song is just too catchy and has been what’s playing in my head for the majority… Continue reading