[REVIEW] ABTB — daydream
June 1, 2020
ABTB is without a doubt my favorite Korean band to see live. That same fire and energy absolutely explode on their latest album, daydream. … More [REVIEW] ABTB — daydream
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Why ABTB Is My Favorite Korean Band to See Live
November 13, 2019
So this is the thing. Before Zandari Festa last year I hadn’t even heard of ABTB. I was ready to experience a lot of punk from South Korea and had no expectations about what I was going to see. My first encounter with Club FF was also my first time ever hearing anything from the … More Why ABTB Is My Favorite Korean Band to See Live
SXSW 2019 — Drinking Boys and Girls Choir; Damnably Showcase, Valhalla
May 17, 2019
I can say without a doubt, Drinking Boys and Girls Choir is one of the most incredible live experiences I’ve ever been blessed to be a part of. Two words: MOSH PIT! … More SXSW 2019 — Drinking Boys and Girls Choir; Damnably Showcase, Valhalla
SXSW 2019 — Say Sue Me; Cheer Up Charlie’s
May 12, 2019
SXSW 2019 was the gift that kept on giving. Say Sue Me was a blessing in disguise, a surprising mix of subtlety and passion. … More SXSW 2019 — Say Sue Me; Cheer Up Charlie’s
SXSW 2019 — Run River North @ Maggie Mae’s
May 10, 2019
With power, passion, and an undeniable bit of romance, Run River North inspired an audience of complete strangers to embrace. What an intense start to 2019! … More SXSW 2019 — Run River North @ Maggie Mae’s
A View From Soundhills (사운드힐즈)
April 4, 2019
A few weeks ago I came across folk pop rock singer-songwriter Soundhills (사운드힐즈) through a friend who lives in South Korea. I had the opportunity to hear his DIY CD through her and I was so immediately drawn to his beautiful voice and soulful touching melodies that I went on the search for more material. … More A View From Soundhills (사운드힐즈)
Mir Recommends – Land of Peace (랜드오브피스)
February 27, 2019
Last year I came across Land of Peace in the compilation album called “Winter Dreams,” which I believe was a project spearheaded by Love X Stereo, to celebrate the 2018 PyeongChang winter olympic games. From the eight artists that participated Land of Peace was definitely my favorite despite the fact that a few of my … More Mir Recommends – Land of Peace (랜드오브피스)
[Out of the Box] Tokyolite
February 23, 2019
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
Cy Recommends — JJANGYOU
February 21, 2019
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
[REVIEW] Decadent — Ringing / Talus
February 3, 2019
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
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