Seoul-based showcase festival Zandari Festa consistently attracts both great Korean and international acts as well as other attendees, making it easy to catch up with old and new friends alike. As such, for the past couple of years has been one of the highlights of my annual Korea trips. So also this year. Zandari Thursday,… Continue reading
Rewarding artists that came out with new releases from December through February, the winners of the Olleh Music Indie Awards March 2012 have been announced: Best Album: eAeon – Guilt-Free (76%) Best Artist: The Breeze (48%) Best Rookie: Black Bag (40%)
There were no Indie Awards handed out from Olleh Music in February, but today the nominees for March were revealed over Twitter. March Indie Award Album Nominees: – Jeong Cha Sik (격동하는 현재사) – eAeon (Guilt-Free) – Yoon Young Bae (좀 웃긴) – Flowing (Leisure Love) March Indie Award Artist Nominees: – Autumn Vacation –… 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