In Hyang Music’s Korean indie section I came across the name Jin Sung Yoon. Apparently he released his first album, New Folk, on August 8 and the only person to… Continue reading
A couple of soundtracks
The first soundtrack from the SBS drama Gourmet was released not even two months ago and already there is a sequel! Pastel Music presents Gourmet original soundtrack Vol.2 on August… Continue reading
A couple of electronica releases
Heenain continues with her stream of digital releases and put out Mizimum Vol.1 on August 7. She debuted in October last year, but already she’s on her fifth release. Watching… Continue reading
A couple of punk releases
August 14, Sail Music released a tribute album to Six Pistols called No Future For You. The tracklist features plenty of interesting names, such as Burning Hepburn, Suck Stuff, Gogo… Continue reading
Tomikita interviewed by KoME
KoME took the opportunity to do a lengthy interview with electronica act Tomikita after a gig in the UK a couple of months ago: Interview with TOMIKITA on June 6th… Continue reading
A forum for Korean underground music
Mark Russell has launched a forum for underground music in Korea connected to his Korea Gig Guide (the place to go for upcoming shows in Seoul): Korea Gig Guide Forum…. Continue reading
KoME reviews Taiji & Mahatma
KoME has reviewed the European release of trash metal band Mahatma‘s second full album, Preservance, originally released in 2007: Mahatma’s first European release shows some signs of promise. KoME has… Continue reading
Peppertones remixed by Apls’ DJ Lozik
Peppertones released a digital single called Grand Mint Festival 2008 today. It’s a one track release, containing New Hippie Generation from their second album remixed by Lozik of electronica trio… Continue reading
Review of Rollercoaster’s Triangle
Philip posted another brief review over at London Korean Links today. This time he’s had a listen to the fifth full album of acid jazz trio Rollercoaster: Rollercoaster #5: Triangle
My Vintage Romance review
Philip over at London Korean Links has had a listen to the solo album of Clazziquai‘s Alex and posted a small piece on it today: Alex: My Vintage Romance.