2015 has come to an end. It was a kind of strange year for me, something that at times has been very obvious from the music I’ve been listening to rather obsessively. I’ll dedicate a post to what I thought was the best of 2015 in a few days when some stuff I’ve contributed elsewhere… Continue reading
Jellyboy lists his favorite releases of 2014
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This article listing Anna’s favorite releases of 2008 was originally edited by Philip Gowman and first posted on London Korean Links The Invisible Fish – Through The Glass Wall For last year’s critics’ choice Bluedawn’s goodbye album was one of my picks. Though it still saddens me that Bluedawn is no more, the two members are… Continue reading
This article listing Anna’s favorite releases of 2007 was edited by Philip Gowman and first posted on London Korean Links in December 2007. adultchild – B TL B TL To me, 2006 was a pretty weak year, music-wise, and it wasn’t really till the very end of November that it began to shape… Continue reading
With the year of 2012 turning into 2013 a few weeks ago, there are now plenty of lists covering the best of what 2012 had to offer – so also when it comes to Korean indie music. Chris has already offered a list of his favorites on the site and our contributor has Sangha shared… Continue reading
Courtesy of music webzine 100BEAT, Daum’s Music Bar has presented a summary of 2011 listing some of the best singles and albums the year had to offer. The lists have been posted part by part throughout January, with the TOP 10 albums revealed this week: 1. Chang Kiha & The Faces – 장기하와 얼굴들 2…. Continue reading
Today the nominees for the 9th Korean Music Awards were announced. Out of all the awards in Korea it’s considered the most prestigious among musicians and a majority of the nominees are indie artists rather than idols. The winners of the awards will be presented on February 29th. Album of the Year nominees: Idiotape –… Continue reading
On January 2nd the results from Mint Paper Awards 2011 were published. Today followed a set of videos where the winners get to say their thanks to the music experts and Mint Paper members (‘minters’) that voted for them during the first half of December. Rookie of The Year: Glen Check Concert of The Year: Antenna Music Warriors… Continue reading
Continuing from the list of the artists I listened to the most during 2010 posted at the beginning of this month, here are the songs last.fm claim I listened to the most. The top two songs were included on my list last year and with only three all new songs in total I suppose this… Continue reading
So I already posted links to a fair bunch of “best of 2010” collections, but I missed some then and more have come since so here’s another roundup. When the man behind must-read book Pop Goes Korea picked the best releases of 2010 he put forth DJ Seoulscape‘s intriguing mix of several decades old Korean… Continue reading