It’s a day early, but since episode 8 of KBS show Top Band 2 sort of had two parts that’s the way we’ve portioned our opinions this time. KBS offers VOD to anyone with a KBS account if you want to watch the full episode. Daum does not allow video embeds, but if you follow the links below you’ll… Continue reading
In the habit of releasing new music every June, electro rock band The KOXX followed debut EP Enter with first full-lengt album Access OK and on June 26th a year later they’re back with second EP Bon Voyage. The EP introduces four new tracks and is promoted with a music video for “사랑춤”. Earlier this… Continue reading
Though awards are usually something of an end-of-the-year affair, Mnet has a summer award called 20’s Choice coming up, premiering actors, musicians and other people often seen in media that appeal to people in their 20s. Among the seventeen categories there is the 20’s Band Music choice pitching Guckkasten, Glen Check, Daybreak, Monni and The… Continue reading
Korean rhythm game Tap Sonic has been around since the end of 2010 and won Best Entertainment App at App Award Korea 2011. Last week came the first We Love Tapsonic digital single and when part two followed on May 31st psychedelic rock band Telefly had contributed new song “바람꽃”. The application is available for… Continue reading
More Top Band 2 coming up as we are now ready to offer our opinions on episode 4 of the show, aired on May 26th. KBS offers VOD to anyone with a KBS account if you want to watch the full episode. Daum does not allow video embeds, but if you follow the links below you’ll get… Continue reading
We continue to offer comments on Top Band 2 episodes, today covering episode 3 of the show which aired on May 19th. KBS offers VOD to anyone with a KBS account (foreigners may sign up too). Daum does not allow video embeds, but if you follow the links below you’ll get to see the full… Continue reading
No time to stop as we offer the eighteenth post in our KBS band survival show Top Band 2 band introduction series. Sharing their opinions together with me are Lightinthemind of Korean rock is real, Dahee of Dahee’s Plastic Castle and Xtian aka drowningn00b with Ranya of K-Underground Sweden also providing some input. What are your thoughts on these bands, both… Continue reading
No strangers to working with idols, The KOXX who wrote a song for the solo debut of Brown Eyed Girl‘s Miryo have now not only written and arranged but also produced the song “Dream Racer” for 4minute‘s third mini album Volume Up. The mini album was released on April 9th. According to enewsWorld the two… Continue reading
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