This article written after an interview with Noeazy was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. One of my very first evenings in Seoul, I found myself at Club FF checking out a bunch of hardcore bands. Although I had a pretty good idea of what the roster would treat me to, one band in… Continue reading
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[Recall 2009] Another Meeting with Tearliner
This article written after an interview with Tearliner was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. The past couple of years, my favourite Tearliner has gone from being the loveliest of indie musicians to becoming the excellent music director that perfectly sets the mood for any scene. Working on popular dramas he’s largely responsible for… Continue reading
[Recall 2008] A Meeting with Yeongene
This article written after an interview with Yeongene was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. If you’re into Korean music and have a thing for cute pop you are probably already familiar with Linus’ Blanket. And if you are, you are probably well aware that the name of the band’s adorable vocalist is Yeongene (연진) . It… Continue reading
[Recall 2008] A Meeting with The Invisible Fish
This article written after an interview with The Invisible Fish was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. When only a few days remained of 2006, Korea’s most distinguished indie folk duo said “goodbye” with the release of their second full album. We were many that didn’t quite want to believe it – of course… Continue reading
[Recall 2008] A Meeting with Zitten
This article written after an interview with Zitten was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. In January, Korea’s premier indie label, Pastel Music, released a 5CD compilation to commemorate its 5th birthday. On those five CDs there are 71 songs in total. Needless to say there is plenty of good music on those CDs… Continue reading
[Recall 2007] A Meeting with My Hairball
This article written after an interview with My Hairball was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. There’s this Korean music site, millim.com, where little known musicians share their work with the public in the form of free downloads. While browsing this site, every now and then one comes across a real gem – someone… Continue reading
[Recall 2007] A Meeting with MOT
This article written after an interview with MOT was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. The summer of 2004, MOT’s debut album, non-linear, was my soundtrack of choice. Three years later, MOT have finally released their second album, Strange season, and it’s hard to think of a better suited companion for this rainy summer…. Continue reading
[Recall 2007] A Meeting with Swimmin’ Fish
This article written after an interview with Swimmin’ Fish was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. There are few things I take a liking to as easily as catchy guitar driven music with female vocals, thus I took a liking to Swimmin’ Fish as soon as I heard them. Despite being busy in the… Continue reading
[Recall 2007] A Meeting with Tearliner
This article written after an interview with Tearliner was edited by Philip Gowman and first published on London Korean Links. There’s a consensus among Korean indie music lovers that Pastel Music offers high quality music. One of the main reasons why this consensus arose is Tearliner. Thanks to orienkorean and his cousin I was able to make contact… Continue reading
Mini-Interview with itta
On December 1st, experimental artist itta released a cover album. The title of the album is Discover, and itta gives it away for free to anybody sending her an email expressing an interest to hear it. I’ve been a fan of hers for many years and always find her many expressions interesting. However, she was the… Continue reading