KARDI has quickly risen as one of the most exciting bands in the Korean music scene, blending modern pop-rock with traditional Korean instruments like the geomungo. Since their formation on SuperBand 2, they’ve been pushing the limits of genre and sound, delivering fresh and unexpected music that stands out in a highly competitive industry. With…
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Glowing Like Stars: Turkey Welcomes TRENDZ – Concert Review
There is something delightfully sweet about TRENDZ, as they radiate a sincere and genuine energy that makes everyone around them root for their success. Their albums are made with well-rounded narratives and are conceptually sound. Their most recent release in June, titled GLOW, explores their motivation and path to success, almost as if they are…
Mark Your Calendars: 82MAJOR’s 2nd Mini-Album “X-82” Drops October 15th!
82MAJOR will return with their 2nd mini-album, X-82, on October 15th, just five months after dropping their debut mini-album, BEAT by 82. This new project, cleverly named after the X-Files, will present the group’s previously hidden musical talents. With four tracks featuring intense titles like Stuck and Thorns, 82MAJOR is ready to take their audience…
Between Melancholy and Minimalism: eAeon’s Insights on Music and Vulnerability – Exclusive Interview
On a rainy, humid day in the western part of Seoul, I meet eAeon at a café with a distinct 1980s UK vibe. As we sit down against the backdrop of the retro décor, eAeon’s calm yet reflective demeanour offers peace and tranquillity. His artistic journey has been one of significant evolution, from the formation…
Catch The Young’s Rise with “Dream It” and the Future of K-Rock – Exclusive Interview
Strolling through Seoul’s colourful streets, I could feel the energy matching my excitement to meet Catch The Young. Inside Evermore Entertainment’s HQ, the band greeted me with that same electric vibe. Formed just last year on November 1, 2023, they’ve already kicked up quite the storm, mixing fresh sounds with a rebellious edge that’s lighting…
K-Music Festival Returns: A Celebration of Korea’s Diverse Musical Talent
This October, the prestigious Korean Music Festival returns for its 11th edition, unveiling a full lineup that promises to showcase a vibrant blend of Korea’s most influential artists in the heart of London. The festival kicks off on October 3 at the Barbican Centre with the National Changgeuk Company’s awaited new production of Lear. Changgeuk,…
Beyond K-pop: Luven’s “Cancellation” Redefines His Artistic Path – Exclusive Interview
While I am not a huge fan of social media, there is always something good about it, especially Instagram. The algorithm occasionally sends you artists that just debuted, whether they’re in Europe or Asia. This happened to me when I came across Yun Junghwan, also known as Luven. Yun is an artist whose hard work…
GLAY’s 30-Year Journey: Hisashi on New Album and Rock Legacy – Exclusive Interview
Since their formation in 1988, GLAY has built a one-of-a-kind space in the Japanese rock scene, blending diverse styles and evolving over three decades to remain one of the most beloved bands in Asia. I had the chance to sit down with Hisashi, the band’s guitarist, to discuss GLAY’s remarkable journey, the challenges of the…
Art, Music, and Seoul: Jung Gyumin’s Story of Creative Growth – Exclusive Interview
It was a hot and humid day in Seoul when I met Jung Gyumin at a beautiful Hanok café near Changdeokgung Palace. The air was warm and thick, yet the setting carried quiet tranquillity as if the heat itself held a certain calm. It was the perfect moment for a conversation that would bloom into…
Bang Yongguk: The Mind Behind the Music – Exclusive Interview
Bang Yongguk, a Seoul-based artist, first gained recognition as the leader of the boy group B.A.P. Before that, he was active in the underground hip-hop scene under the name “Jepp Blackman.” His rise to prominence began in 2011 with his feature on Song Ji-eun’s hit Going Crazy, and later, with his solo work and collaborations…
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