After more than a decade in the music industry, Choi Jun-hong, professionally known as ZELO, is ready to step back into the spotlight, this time as a fully independent solo artist. Formerly the youngest rapper and dancer of the iconic K-pop group B.A.P, ZELO debuted in 2012 and quickly became known for his powerful, rapid-fire…
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Catch The Young on Their First Studio Album “EVOLVE” and the Journey Behind It – Exclusive Interview
Talking with Catch The Young, a South Korean rock band, is always a pleasure. It’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown and succeeded over the past couple of years. Since their debut, they’ve shown that they are not only mature as artists but also great storytellers. Their first full-length album, EVOLVE, released two…
Banshimoku on Their New Single “心底心中したい” and Their Creative Process – Exclusive Interview
Through the night, hidden basement clubs in Tokyo keep the sound alive until dawn, where small crowds build a scene far bigger than their numbers suggest. Among them is Banshimoku, the Tokyo-based two-piece formed by vocalist and guitarist Shion Chiga and drummer Yamato Iohara, making music so good it makes you want to pack your…
Reira Ushio Release Her Second EP “HB2U”, and it’s Wonderful
Tokyo-born singer-songwriter Reira Ushio has quickly become one of Japan’s most interesting new voices. She is known for not only crystal-clear vocals but also for articulated lyrics. As a teenager, she first stepped into music simply to confront her fear of performing, joining her school band almost by accident, but that small step gradually revealed…
EL CAPITXN Announces World Tour “WHO KILLED EL?” with Stops in London and Warsaw
Something remarkable happens when someone who has spent years building for others finally creates for themselves. For most listeners, EL CAPITXN has long been a name tucked into album credits, a producer’s signature, a songwriter’s imprint, the hand behind some of K-pop’s most emotionally powerful records. Within the industry, though, he has always been something…
ATEEZ Are Shimmering Once More: “GOLDEN HOUR : Part 4” Review
They’re back with purpose. Anyone who watched Coachella 2024 would spot that during ATEEZ’s set, the eight boys strived to put on an entirely live rendition of their songs: each tapping into a heavier vocal style. This stomach-sourced power ensured they could secure those notes through relentless elements and intense choreography. The title track of…
FREE KINO: A Night of Liberation and Rock – Concert Review
Some nights are magical, some feel like a struggle. Then there are nights like this; like theatre, like cinema, like a life retold in sound. KINO, known to many as a member of the K-pop group PENTAGON, stepped onto The Garage stage in London like a character walking into his own story, dividing the evening…
BIG OCEAN To Make Comeback With 3rd Mini-album “The Greatest Battle” on March 3rd
Big Ocean are ready for their next chapter, and it’s set to be their biggest yet. On February 5, the trio – Chanyeon, PJ, and Jiseok – officially announced their comeback through social media, confirming the release of their third mini album, THE GREATEST BATTLE, set for release on March 3 at 6:00 PM (KST)….
BLITZERS’ SYA To Release His First Solo Full Album “23:24” On February 3
BLITZERS have always been one of K-pop’s more adventurous young groups. Since their debut, the group has struck a balance between energetic releases, allowing each member’s individuality to shine alongside the collective. That creative openness now takes a significant step forward as SYA prepares to release her first full-length solo album, 23:24, a major step…
Turning It Up and Tearing It Down: KIK on Their Second EP “LOW KIK” – Exclusive Interview
There is no secret that Korea is known in the West mainly for its subculture, particularly K-pop and K-drama. For me, however, discovering and researching new aspects of the country’s music industry has grown into a genuine passion. Korean cinema has been part of my life for over two decades, with music entering the picture…
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