Originally conceived in classical Greek Mythology, nine muses were born from the union of Zeus and Mnemosyne, one for each night the couple slept together. However, it was Apollo and the nymph Eufime who raised them, thus literally and metaphorically giving birth to the association between the muses and the arts. While traditionally the muses…
Category: K-pop
ALL(H)OURS Takes You on an Electronic Joyride in Their First Comeback EP “WITNESS”
Whipping up something a little bit different than the edgy pots-and-pans music making the rounds in the K-pop boy group recording booths, ALL(H)OURS made a promising debut six months ago. Their sound is loud – there’s no doubt about that. But it’s drenched in thicker layers of EDM, and a little bit less of the…
Stray Kids Deliver a Stellar Performance at BST Hyde Park 2024
Perhaps more than gender, personality or class, the best way to divide society is in two: those who gather in pubs to catch the Euro finals, and those who would rather hit up Hyde Park for some K-Pop and friendly pop tunes; though both are probably beer-equipped. Despite the nation’s overflowing love for football, 65,000…
Bang Yongguk to Return with His Third European Tour
Bang Yongguk is, without a doubt, one of our favourite South Korean rappers; he is also a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Formerly the leader of the boy group B.A.P, Yongguk began his solo career over a decade ago. His journey in the music industry began in 2008 as a member of the underground hip-hop…
THE BOYZ Announce European Dates for “Zeneration II” World Tour – And Everyone is Excited!
THE BOYZ, one of K-pop’s most dynamic groups, are surely going to impress their fans with their world tour, THE BOYZ WORLD TOUR: ZENERATION II in Europe. This exciting news follows the successful previous tours and the overwhelming demand from their devoted European fanbase. THE BOYZ debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single…
DPR Ian, DPR CREAM & DPR ARTIC to Hit the Road with Their “The Dream Reborn” World Tour 2024
The music industry’s explosion has pushed independent artists to make their own way to the top. Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) is one of the most talented crew that has brought extraordinary music and art into the Korean market. With their breakout track Eung Freestyle, DPR’s members have gained attention for their visually entertaining performances, music,…
Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to Welcome Music Bank
Music Bank is a premier South Korean music program, and since its debut in 1998, it has become one of the most popular and influential music shows in the country, it is also broadcast in over a hundred countries via KBS World, making it accessible to a global audience. Interestingly, Music Bank replaced a previous…
Deliciously Smooth And A Little Bit Cheeky: Young R&B Artist cyd’s EP “SAVIOR” Review
What’s the smoothest thing you can think of? Likely velvet and silk; honey and butter spring to mind instantaneously at the thought. But there’s a handful of singers whose voices flow like they’ve never experienced a cough or a croak once in decades – and the sound is a top contender for that earlier question….
Exploring TRENDZ: Music, Fans, Dreams and Their Latest Release, “DREAMLIKE” – Exclusive Interview
Watching TRENDZ blossom since their debut in 2022 has felt like witnessing dear friends graduate high school and step into university life. In just two years, these young men have left a great impression on us – not only with their superb vocal skills and diverse repertoire of songs but also with their sunny and…
K.Will’s “No Sad Song For My Broken Heart”: A Heart-rending Journey Through Love and Loss
If you enjoy Korean ballads and the more melancholic side of K-pop, you are likely familiar with Kim Hyung-soo, better known as K.Will. Since making his debut in 2007, the artist has established himself as a singer with one of the most powerful voices in the Korean music industry. K. Will is also affectionately referred…
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