At the very beginning of February, Gaon announced that they would hold the first Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards. The winners were presented during an event held today, February 22nd. Considering accomplishments in 2011, the categories included the typical Artist of the Year and Rookie of the Year, but also awarded songwriters, producers, stylists and technicians…. Continue reading
After moving down to position 11 on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 last week, 10cm and their “애상” are shown remaining at the same spot as the chart for the week of February 25 was published. This week also sees variety show soundtrack “The Romantic” from Two Months debut at position 14. Monday Kiz… Continue reading
The fifth week after 10cm got on Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 with Cool cover “애상” is the first the duo spend outside of the top 10. The chart for the week of February 18 see 10cm at position 11, down five spots since last week. Gaining positions over 10cm are FT Island with their… Continue reading
In November 2010 Pastel Music launched a series of concerts under the name Green Concert which has continued since. A compilation called SAVe tHE AiR: Green Concert was released in January last year and on February 9th time has come for SAVe tHE AiR: Green Concert Vol.2. Like the first time a number of Pastel… Continue reading
Brown Eyed Girls rapper Miryo released her first, highly anticipated solo effort today, January 1st. Brown Eyed Girls have on occasion been working with composers from the electronic side of the indie scene, and for MIRYO aka JOHONEY we find The KOXX not just credited with song writing but also featured on opening track “Party… Continue reading
Singapore’s Mosaic Music Festival will take place between March 9th to 18th and it looks like there’ll be a Korean guest this year. The KOXX are now listed among the “free programmes” artists and are scheduled for two free sets, starting 7pm and 9pm respectively on March 15th. This will all take place from the… 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 17th, Clazziquai Project‘s master mind Clazzi will release his first solo album, Infant. Being a DJ rather than a singer Clazzi has worked with a number of different vocalist, including former Clazziquai member Christina. Other interesting names on the list include Whale (“Bad Girl”), Yi Sung Yol (“Love&Hate”), Mad Soul Child‘s Jinsil (“Where’s… 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