Every month Hello Rookie offers indie bands a chance to compete in the spotlight for a well respected title. The ten acts up for Hello Rookie of November were revealed on Thursday: – Mot influenced singer-songwriter Park Soyu – Modern rock band Band 24th – Busan based, eight member strong ska and reggae band Ska Wakers… Continue reading
Until yesterday netizens were able to vote for their favorites among the 39 bands competing to become one of five Hidden Masters for this year’s Ssamzie Sound Festival. The 20 bands that made it to the second round were announced today, listed below after how they were presented in Korean Indie’s SSF Auditions weekend special:… Continue reading
There’s no doubt electro rock is the new big thing around Hongdae. A number of bands have shown up to follow the path set out by the likes of The Koxx and Glen Check, and of course many could be found auditioning for a chance to play the 2012 Ssamzie Sound Festival as Hidden Masters…. Continue reading
The Ssamzie Sound Festival is running on its 14th year and as usual lesser known bands get a chance to audition for a spot at the festival. In August all of the bands that made the top 40 were invited to perform four songs each in a theatre, two of which would be considered entries… Continue reading