Cy is as simple as her name. She loves music, she loves writing, and she loves pretty things. She's been writing professionally for over ten years, has had the honor of talking with many aritsts, and has been blessed to eat different foods. If there's one thing to know about her, it's that she loves deeply and uncondtionally—from her family to music and writing.
My favorite Korean hip-hop album from last year was KOKI7. That says something, considering some of the most incredible hip-hop came out of the country in 2018 (including both Yoon Mirae’s highly anticipated Gemini II and Drunken Tiger’s final album under the moniker, Rebirth of Tiger JK). I won’t deny it: JJANGYOU is my favorite male rapper … More Cy Recommends — JJANGYOU
On Valentine’s Day, Rock N’ Seoul favorite Love X Stereo released “Zero One.” The song is the main theme for the film of same name, directed by Nick Neon. While the music video is simply shots of lead vocalist Annie Ko interspersed between scenes from the film, the song itself has a terrible poignancy that’s … More Love X Stereo — Zero One
So we’re starting of 2019 with an explosion, are we? On January 30, one of my favorite bands, Decadent, released their third EP (second single album), 링구 (Ringing) / 애추 (Talus). I won’t bore you with a drawn-out introduction. The album has so much to unpack as it is. Though the EP starts with the … More [REVIEW] Decadent — Ringing / Talus
Vancouver, B.C. Dec.1, 2018 – JUNNY is releasing a brand-new single from his upcoming album in collaboration yet again with producer/crew mate, Holymoley!. As they put their finishing touches to the album, the singer-songwriter decided to release “Thank You” as a single release for the listeners to know what is bound to come. “Thank You” … More R&B Artist JUNNY Gifts Fans With Pre-Release “Thank You”
Wrapping up Zandari Festa for me, I make my way over to Evans Lounge to see a band I’ve been lightweight obsessed with for the better part of two years. By now you already know who I’m referring to, so I’ll dispense with the introduction. As I sit at my table near the front of … More Zandari Festa — Decadent @ Evans Lounge
In part 2 of my conversation with Decadent, we get more into the heart of what the band’s all about: the music. Blues-rock certainly isn’t a rare weapon of choice for bands from South Korea. However, what separates Decadent from many of their peers is how they wield it. By now most of you know … More A Zandari Festa Interview with Decadent (Pt. 2)
Surely you didn’t think we’d get through Zandari without me having a two-part interview, did you? Come now. You all should know me better than that! There was bound to be one artist so generous with their time I’d have to split up our conversation. Well, here it is. My chat with blues-rock band Decadent … More A Zandari Festa Interview with Decadent (Pt. 1)
