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…
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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…
“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…
Sold-Out and On Fire: JUNHEE Brings Energy and Charm to London – Concert Review
If you are new to K-pop, JUNHEE is a name worth knowing. A member of A.C.E – a group long respected for its great work – and now a solo artist, he is entering a new phase of his career. Like many idols, he has also stepped into acting, embracing the multi-hyphenate nature of the…
LYKN in Milan: Bellissima Night – Concert Review
The global rise of Thai boy groups is no longer a quiet trend, and we are loving it! Acts like LYKN are beginning to engage international audiences by bringing something wonderfully delightful: a linguistic texture that is refreshingly new to many listeners. Thai, as a language, has that tonal softness to it and a warm…
CLOUDIAN on Their New Beginnings, Latest Single, “Faded Night”, and Working Together – Exclusive Interview
We met CLOUDIAN at the Courtyard Theatre just hours before their London show, catching them in a quiet moment before the chaos of touring. It was a warm, easy conversation – full of laughter and honesty. Despite clearly still recovering from illness after their previous stop in Italy, the group remained in high spirits, balancing…
CLOUDIAN: Live Rock at Its Purest – Concert Review
How do you describe a band like CLOUDIAN? It almost feels impossible, until you hear them live. Only then does it begin to make sense. Only then do you understand that what you are witnessing is not simply a rock band, but an extraordinary band. Formed in Busan over eight years ago as a six-member…
2Z Bring Korean Pop-Rock Energy to London – Concert Review
2Z is an interesting band in modern Korean pop-rock. Since their debut in 2020, the five-piece, comprising Hojin, Jiseob, Bumjun, Nua, and ZUNON, is known for its hard rock, alternative, and new wave influences. While there is a huge enjoyment when listening to their music, I have to say – after seeing them in London…
Gaho Uncovered: From Solo Work to KAVE – Exclusive Interview
Gaho, a South Korean singer, is a one-of-a-kind artist with a strong and characteristic voice that’s easy to recognise and can really imprint on you. The more you listen, the more compelling his sound becomes. Long before the global rise of K-dramas turned their soundtracks into cultural exports, Gaho’s voice was already doing something rare:…
Gaho and KAVE Announce 2026 European Tour “Cityscapes – New Horizons,” Including London Stop
South Korean singer-songwriter Gaho is preparing to return to the stage with an exciting new chapter in his career as he embarks on the 2026 European tour Cityscapes – New Horizons. The tour will see the versatile artist perform across Europe, bringing both his solo material and his band KAVE to international audiences. The tour…
ZELO Returns: B.A.P Star Ready to Reclaim the Spotlight with Solo Comeback
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…
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…
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