“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
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)
