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“Recorded this at home with a cheap mic and a heavy heart. These songs/recordings came from a pretty dark and desperate time in my life. Would have given up completely if it weren’t for loved ones that did not give up on me. To anyone needing to seek help please reach out to someone, to … More Big Phony – The Silent Motto
A couple of weeks ago I was introduced to the Indonesian band Tokyolite (Thank you Martin!) and it was truly love at first listen. I immediately went to devour all of the content I could find on YouTube and what I discovered was that, not only do they make great music, they also seem like … More [Out of the Box] Tokyolite
The wait is over! Hyukoh dropped their latest EP: “How to Find True Love and Happiness” and it has made my cold black heart beat again! Seriously…I might be open to love and marriage just so I can play “Love Ya!” at my wedding. Admittedly, Hyukoh can do no wrong with me. They have consistently … More Love Wins with Hyukoh’s “Love Ya!”
GOGOSTAR was one of the very first bands I came across when I discovered the South Korean indie music scene and they have been a consistent presence in my life ever since. Their boundless energy and wonderfully weird aesthetic made an instant fan out of me and they are at the very top of my … More Zandari Festa Interview: GOGOSTAR
It’s no secret to anyone that I have been undeniably in love with this band since they were brought to my attention a few years ago. It seems that things have recently come full circle for Dead Buttons. They have gone from trio, to duo, now back to trio as guitarist/vocalist Jihyun Hong and drummer/vocalist … More Zandari Festa Interview: Dead Buttons
Bust out your Aqua Net and spandex kids, you’re gonna need them for this next band.
Victim Mentality is playing Zandari Festa again this year and they are back with super sexy bods and great new music. … More Zandari Festa Interview: Victim Mentality
If pop-punk is your thing, then you definitely can’t go wrong with this group of guys. Riot Kidz have been around since 2011 and have been slowly and organically growing into their sound. Reminiscent of all the great pop-punk from the ’90s, Riot Kidz have all the right elements to hit you with a wave … More Zandari Festa Interview: Riot Kidz
“My name is…Jong-hyun. Report #1…Today’s show…was awesome! But a kick pedal was broken.” Thus our interview with Galaxy Express begins. After climbing up to a small green room in the rafters of The North Door in Austin Texas, we shake hands with the rock trio who have arrived in town just in time to perform … More [Interview] Galaxy Express- SXSW
SXSW: Past, Present & Future At this point, Big Phony a.k.a. Bobby Choy is a bonafide SXSW veteran. 2017 found him scheduled to make his fourth appearance as a showcasing artist at the annual festival in Austin Texas. The first thing we wanted to know was, what keeps him coming back year after year? Bobby’s … More [Interview] Big Phony – SXSW
When we decided to start this series, I immediately knew that my first recommendation was going to be Lunch (중식이밴드). I love everything about this band! I adore them and I don’t get to talk about them nearly enough. If I remember correctly, it was the band No Brain, that led me to Lunch. I first … More Rebs Recommends-Lunch
Rock 'N Seoul 