July has barely gotten started, but sticking to the early audition schedule the Hello Rookie bands of August this year have already been selected through a live audition on July 1st. Indie pop trio Roundheads tried out yet another time and finally came out a winner of both the title and 1,000,000 won, just like… Continue reading
After first being narrowed down from 40 to 20, the acts that get to play this year’s Ssamzie Sound Festival as hidden masters were announced today. The lucky five are rock band ECE, singer-songwriter Hyangni, electro rock bands Litter and WHOwho and go-go beat makers Rock’N’Roll Radio. This year’s edition of Ssamzie Sound Festival is the 14th and… 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