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)
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)
I can honestly say the venue with the most electric acts was without a doubt Club FF. There’s something about the intimacy of the space. Perhaps just the closeness amplifies how dynamic each act is. Whatever it is, every time I end up in front of that small basement stage, I’m completely pulled to shreds … More Zandari Festa — DIEALRIGHT @ Club FF
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
From all the fervor of Galaxy Express just moments before, it’s a race to the finish to make it to Veloso in time to see DTSQ. Despite most every venue being relatively pocketed in the same area, Veloso is quite a ways away from everything else. By the time I make it over to there, … More Zandari Festa — DTSQ @ Veloso
Day 2 of Zandari Festa began late for me. A string of back-to-back interviews and a (mostly successful, if you count going in completely the wrong direction but finding your desired restaurant successful) search for food meant I wasn’t able to see any performances until the night showcases started. Luckily for me, my first show … More Zandari Festa — Galaxy Express @ KT&G Sangsangmadang Live Hall
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times: Korean women are tough! This is not up for debate. I’m not going to harp on it. If I did that’d be the only thing I’d say about my first Zandari Festa experience. Whatever any of your preconceived notions about the women in the … More Zandari Festa — Billy Carter @ 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
Rock 'N Seoul 