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
Seems like DJ Soulscape is currently in New York and tomorrow, October 25, he’ll be playing a free set at Turntable Lab NY. More information at egotripland.com: DJ Soulscape in NYC This Week. In further DJ Soulscape/New York related news, Mark Russell’s recent article in The New York Times while dealing primarily with Shin Joong… Continue reading
With September steady in place Hyang Music has compiled the sales chart for the last week of August: Hyang Chart – 4th week of August, 20111. Goonamguayeoridingstella – 우정모텔2. The Black Skirts – Don’t You Worry Baby (I’m Only Swimming)3. Hawaaii – 티켓 두 장 주세요4. Jaurim – 陰謀論 (음모론)5. Leessang – AsuRa BalBaTa6. Trampauline… Continue reading
A few items of interest to keep you entertained over the weekend, starting with an activity for those that happen to be in Seoul tomorrow: On September 3 time has come for the third instance of Nirvana Nights, where Indieful ROK’s favorite bellydancer Eshe, her student troupes, and special guests will perform an hour long… Continue reading
A bit of reading in case you are in need of such to keep you entertained over the weekend, this time with a chance to practice Korean listening skills: Let’s start by following up on the summer festival link roundup with another couple of festival related Apollo 18 links: Prior to the Beastie Rock Fest… Continue reading
A couple of weekends ago the eighth Stepping Stone Festival took place on Jeju-do. The Jeju Weekly talked to 3rd Line Butterfly‘s Nahm Sang Ah as well as Apollo 18‘s Choi Hyun Seok while there: Despite typhoon, local indie rock fest keeps fans wanting more . Those that weren’t there may still get an idea… Continue reading
The latest issue of Groove Korea has had a look at the music scene in Jeonju, including a closer look at ATLAT, Dillytangs, and Orange Planet:– Jeonju Rock Scene: The Pure Music of ATLAT– Jeonju Rock Scene: A New World of Music With the Dillytangs– Jeonju Rock Scene: Rocking Out with Orange Planet– Jeonju’s Must-Visit… Continue reading
A few somethings to watch and read over the weekend: Last weekend Apollo 18 performed at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival. Here’s a live report: Apollo 18: Put the ROCK back in Fuji Rock. And just in case you missed the link yesterday, here are some official photos of Apollo 18 on stage at Fuji Rock…. Continue reading
It’s been a few weeks since I last had the time to share some links for recommended reading/viewing, but here we go gain – starting with perhaps the most surprising news of July: Turns out rock band Jaurim will be competing in hit TV show I Am A Singer (나는 가수다), the band’s first appearance… Continue reading
Making this week’s link roundup an interview special: First up a sweet interview with the two Dalmoon girls, including a generous amount of samples: [KPopulous] Oksang Dalbit(Dalmoon)- Having Nothing is Merit 옥상달빛 – 없는게 메리트 The July edition of Groove Korea comes with a set of interviews of Korean bands before Jisan Valley Rock Festival…. Continue reading