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.
With the help of a throng of backers, Bobby Choy, known more commonly by his alter ego Big Phony, got the finances to produce his first in-studio album. After over ten years in the industry, Bobby gifts us his first semi-self titled piece of work, and what a gift it is. The music is robust, … More [Review] Big Phony – Big Phony
Thank god for good friends, eh? I came across this band just in time for Zandari Festa thanks to the subtle guidance of Rock ’n’ Seoul’s very own headmistress, Jenna Rowe. Biuret is the answer to so many prayers for me: a female-led band reminiscent of one of my all-time faves, Heart, with a Space … More Biuret (뷰렛) – The End of the World
Every once in a while I get notified about a video, then just forget about it within the next few hours. Unfortunately that was the case with this piece of melodic perfection. Luckily, I have friends who try to keep me informed of music they know will make a mark on my soul, and I … More Jaeney (재니) – Tell Me Why
One of the artists I consciously try to keep on my radar is elemental producer Sima Kim. I first became privy to his exceptional talent with his album Debris (available on his Bandcamp), then just kept digging into his discography. I discovered the man has a profound understanding of sound that reaches far beyond the limits … More Sima Kim – If You Feel Like Me
Jambinai is a band to be reckoned with. They effortlessly blend gugak with the twist and snarl of metal and have allowed those who may know absolutely nothing about Korean culture to experience what I truly believe is an amalgamation of the country’s rich musical history. With the band’s latest collaboration with the Bella Union, … More [Review] Jambinai – A Hermitage
One of the most pervasive sentiments among all the artists I got a chance to talk to at this year’s SXSW is a desire to bring the music back to the sounds that inspired them. One such artist was Neon Bunny. She’s always tried to inject her music with more of the jazz she grew … More [Review] Neon Bunny – Stay Gold
In the past few years, punk rock in South Korea has gathered a lot of momentum. Though it still has a long way to go to reach the popularity of its sugary-sweet peer in K-pop, or even the sudden surge in notoriety of its equally rebellious cousin Korean hip-hop, there are a few bands who’ve … More Melting Faces: Interview with …Whatever That Means
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