At the beginning of February, I came across Cloudian on Kindie Español, a Facebook page dedicated to sharing South Korean music to Spanish speaking audiences who mainly reside in Latin America. Although, I’m one of the people who manages the page, I’m probably one of the least active, but thanks to my colleague Cecille I … More Above The Clouds With Cloudian (클라우디안)
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)
One of my first interviews for Zandari Festa was with a band that I’d been really intrigued by from the first time I heard their music. It’s most unfortunate, then, that I made the mistake of suggesting we have our chat underneath the stairwell of MUV Hall while another band was doing their soundcheck. I … More A Zandari Festa Interview with LudiSTELO
Day 2 of Zandari Festa wrapped up with a band I’d been eager to see since we’d spoken to each other earlier in the day. Ego Function Error is one of those bands you must see to believe. With their message of gender nonconformity and redefining society’s characterization of femininity, seeing how they work live … More Zandari Festa — Ego Function Error @ Veloso
Forgive me for saying so, but the very first thing I notice when I walk up to the table for my chat with Ego Function Error is just how absolutely gorgeous everyone sitting there is. There are three women and a young man, and all four of them are just beautiful. Because the lid on … More A Zandari Festa Interview with Ego Function Error
One of the most surprising venues at Zandari Festa for me was Club Steel Face. If you’ll remember from my write-up about HEO’s performance, it’s a nondescript little slice of a building sandwiched between two others. If you know nothing about it, you’ll be shocked to find out that its roof is accessible as a … More A Zandari Interview with Drinking Boys and Girls Choir
Right on the heels of watching perhaps the loudest rockers to hit Zandari Festa, I was blessed the with opportunity to see another band I’d never actually heard of. However, upon arriving in South Korea, their reputation preceded them. There was a big fervor about them as they got ready to perform. the fact they … More Zandari Festa — ABTB @ Club FF
I tell you. There’s nothing quite like discovering an artist at a live show. As you all may know, there are a few artists that I’ve missed out on because I simply didn’t know who they were. However, Zandari Festa gave me the opportunity to broaden the scope of my knowledge of all the music … More Zandari Festa — 57 @ Club FF
If any band encompassed the idea that what happens on stage is just a persona, the vocalist and guitarist that comprise the now-duo DIEALRIGHT is it. Their music is raw noise, pure sex-and-rage-filled energy that translates like magic to the stage. However, meeting them for the first time, a nervous endeavor for me, if i’m … More A Zandari Festa Interview with DIEALRIGHT
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