The nominees for the 15th annual Korean Music Awards were announced today at 11am, KST. The nominated albums and songs have been selected from albums and songs released between December 1st 2016 and November 30th 2017. The Korean Music Awards do not take sales into consideration and the winners are determined by a panel of… Continue reading
In a few hours the first official showcases during Zandari Festa 2017 will start. As noted when I listed 5 favorite live bands that I absolutely have to see again during the festival, what makes a showcase festival especially fun is the possibility to check out something new that one perhaps wouldn’t otherwise be able… Continue reading
Today, February 29th, the winners of the 13th Korean Music Awards were announced. EBS Space 공감 had a livestream for the event and a 2h special of the awards ceremony will be broadcast midnight between March 7-8. Album of the Year: E SENS – The Anectode Song of the Year: BIGBANG – “Bae Bae”… Continue reading
After a month of KMA focus here on Indieful ROK, it’s finally become time for my to share my own predictions. Lots of great albums and songs nominated this year, but then 2015 was also a really strong year for Korean music in general. Album of the Year Although my own Album of the Year… Continue reading
Album of the Year Personal Pick: I’m so glad to have discovered Kim Sawol. Her music is absolutely beautiful. I can’t express enough how much I love this album, but just take my word for it – you should check it out. Prediction: Considering the circumstances regarding E SENS – his drug abuse and time… Continue reading
The nominees for the 13th annual Korean Music Awards were announced today at 11am, KST. The nominated albums and songs have been selected from albums and songs released between December 1st 2014 and November 30th 2015. The Korean Music Awards do not take sales into consideration and the winners are determined by a panel of… Continue reading
With less than two months to go before the Music part of SXSW 2013 kicks off in Austin, the SX Schedule is out though actual dates and venues are yet to come. As noted previously 3rd Line Butterfly, Galaxy Express, Goonam, Lowdown 30 and No Brain are all ready for the festival. Now Windy City… Continue reading
Today SXSW made the third announcement with bands scheduled to play SXSW 2013. New on the list were 3rd Line Butterfly, that played the festival already last year as one of the Seoulsonic 2012 bands, and the three bands that will be touring North America as part of Seoulsonic 2013: Goonam (previously Goonamguayeoridingstella), Lowdown 30… Continue reading
On October 5th, boonga Boonga Record launched the 블루스 더. Blues tour. It started with the release of a compilation album with the same name to be followed by the first show of the tour at Ruloorala Stage the same evening, with performances from Kang San-eh and blues men Kim Dae Joong, CR Taegyu and… Continue reading
With the voting concluded yesterday, who won the May 2012 edition of Olleh Music’s Indie Awards is now clear. Best Album: Annyeongbada – Pink Revolution (56%) Best Artist: Peterpan Complex (40%) Best Rookie: Burntout House (58%) The other nominees fared as follows: Album Nominees: 2. Glen Check – Haute Couture (38%) 3. Lowdown 30 – 1 (4%) 4. Noisecat – Sunday Sunset Airlines (2%) Artist Nominees: 2. Mongoose (36%) 3. Kingston Rudieska (13%) 4. Hanumpa (11%)… Continue reading