Those who listen to K-pop non-stop know that new groups pop up like French croissants in a café – it’s honestly hard to keep up. However, among the chaos of all the rookie groups out there, there are always a few that catch your attention purely because of their talent and good music. One of…
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Inside K-EXPO Inkigayo Paris: A Night Where K-Culture Took Over the City – Concert Review
On a night driven as much by symbolism as by performance, the 2026 K-EXPO INKIGAYO in Paris managed to feel celebratory and carefully assembled. Staged as part of the programme marking 140 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, the concert could easily have placed too much weight on its own significance. Instead, it…
Catch The Young To Perform at the London Hallyu Festival in July
Korean alternative pop-rock band Catch The Young will make their first appearances at two international festivals this summer. They will perform at the London Hallyu Festival 2026, taking place on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July at Beverley Park, New Malden, London (KT3 4LL). Catch The Young will perform at 4.30 pm until 6…
ALL’N: From Classical Violinist to K-Pop Star – Exclusive Interview
The road to K-pop stardom is rarely straightforward, but Sam Sungmin Kang has taken a very different path to get here. Born in South Korea and having lived across the United States, China and Africa, the artist known as ALL’N brings a broad range of experiences to his music. A classically trained violinist, former survival…
Des Rocs on His New Album, “To Hell and Back”, Honesty and Perseverance – Exclusive Interview
Des Rocs, a.k.a. Danny Rocco, has never really blended into the modern rock. The artist started performing in bars and basements from a young age, eventually developing a sound that draws from classic rock spirit. Whether on stage with longtime friends William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn or in the studio alone, Des Rocs has always…
7co Announces Major Debut With First Anime Tie-In Song “nekojarashi” as the Opening Theme of TV Anime “You and I Are Polar Opposites”
Japanese artist 7co (pronounced Nanako) has announced their major debut single “nekojarashi,” marking a key moment in what is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for the rising act. The track has been selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantai na Kimi…
BST Hyde Park Reveals Full Duran Duran Line-Up
Duran Duran’s BST Hyde Park show just got even bigger, with organisers revealing the full line-up for the band’s headline performance on Sunday 5 July. Joining the British music legends in Hyde Park will be Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Groove Armada (DJ set), SOPHIE GREY., SISTRA, Harrison, Wendy Bevan and Sam Scherdel. They join previously…
Lewis Capaldi to Take Over BST Hyde Park on 11 and 12 July 2026 – Full Line Up Announced
Lewis Capaldi’s return to BST Hyde Park this summer has become even bigger, with organisers revealing the full line-up of special guests set to join the Scottish singer-songwriter across his two headline shows on 11 and 12 July 2026, with the first date already sold out. Originally announced for one night, overwhelming demand led to…
ATEEZ to Headline BST Hyde Park 2026: Special Guests Announced
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced the first wave of special guests joining South Korean group ATEEZ for their Hyde Park headline debut on Sunday, 28 June. One of the world’s biggest K-pop acts will take to one of the world’s most iconic stages, as the eight-member group – HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG,…
Sunny Lukas: Exploring Multilingual Music with “Laissez-Moi Faire” – Exclusive Interview
Sunny Lukas has never been an artist content with staying in one lane. Born in Hong Kong and educated at Berklee College of Music, he has always had a globally minded career. Whether moving between English, Spanish, or now French, his work shows a genuine fascination with language and culture. His latest single, Laissez-Moi Faire,…
aespa’s “LEMONADE” Review: Sweet And Sour
You might not immediately clock why aespa are making so much lemonade, until you remember that old corny English saying. Yes, the K-pop four-piece’s latest title track and similarly-named second album is the girls’ answer to all the lemons life is apparently throwing at them. But that’s the point of these catchy runway tunes these…
James An on “We Can Smile” and “Solitaire” – Exclusive Interview
James An is an artist who really understands the contradictions of modern life, especially how we present ourselves. His new release, We Can Smile, came from a moment of meeting fans in Hongdae (Seoul), which made him think about what’s real versus what’s performative. He doesn’t reject social media, but sees it clearly: even if…
Panther Chan on Her New Album and Her Upcoming London Show – Exclusive Interview
Panther Chan doesn’t walk into a room unnoticed and neither does her music. There’s something very real about her presence. It comes from years of hard work, self-reflection, and staying true to who she is as an artist. She speaks thoughtfully, not because she has to, but because she means what she says. Over the…
“Cityscapes – New Horizons”: Gaho & KAVE Bring an Excellent Performance to London- Concert Review
Gaho’s sound hits like a flash of light: impossible to ignore. Before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, he was already developing the sound of K-dramas, writing memorable OSTs that reached every corner of the world. His journey began behind the scenes with Come To Me for While You Were Sleeping, but it…
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