The KMAs are just so much fun! Although there are things to question about the awards themselves and all that goes around they always help me find new interesting music that I may otherwise have overlooked–particularly in genres I’m otherwise not keen on exploring on my own. Last week Sangha shared her thoughts on who… Continue reading
The nominees for the 12th Korean Music Awards were announced last week. Yesterday we had a look at the albums competing to become Album of the Year and today we’ll continue with the songs that have been nominated for Song of the Year. 9 and the Numbers – “숨바꼭질 (Hider and Seeker)” Five years… Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again! I love the KMA’s because they are always so interesting in their nominations. This year, I was pleasantly surprised to find that many of my favorite releases from 2014 ended up on the list. Here are my personal picks, and who I think are going to win. … Continue reading
After a look at the albums and songs nominated in the Best Rap & Hip-Hop genre category for the Korean Music Awards 2013, we’re moving on to the albums and songs nominated in the Best R&B & Soul category. Best R&B & Soul Album Naul – Principle of My Soul Brown Eyed Soul‘s Naul made his… Continue reading
March has come to an end. Having brought no less than five Thursdays that means five of Naver’s On Stage sessions were published, complete with high quality studio live videos and band photos. The month started with hardcore band Ninesin and followed up with a number of solo artists. There was former Wonder Bird member… Continue reading
The winners of the Korean Music Awards 2012 were announced today and the biggest winner of them all was Chang Kiha & The Faces taking home no less than four out of the five categories where they were nominated. Although most fans of Korean indie music will already be very familiar with Chang Kiha, many may… Continue reading
Today, February 29th, the winners of the 9th Korean Music Awards were announced. As has been the case just about every year since it launched the official site has been overloaded with traffic, but fortunately Korean Wikipedia has the complete list, replicated below: Album of the Year: Chang Kiha & The Faces – 장기하와 얼굴들… 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