There are only a few female producers/beatmakers in South Korea, and Shirosky shows we should really regret it. Based in Seoul and making music since 2010, she just released her first full-length album titled “La Lecture”.
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Have you ever seen a Korean TV drama? Whatever you choose, you will see the same cute cliché of the Korean soap opera. One Cinderella girl meets a rich, handsome man – accidentally.
Bassagong, or Boatman in Korean, is the rarest and toughest (old) rookie of this year. He has recently released his debut album, “Choolhangsa” (“A Sailing”), which has been widely praised by music critics.
When Trampauline was born, it was a one-woman project of Cha Hyo-Sun. She combined her exotic sensibility with electronic music, sometimes adding acoustic instruments as well. Now the sound is even richer as Trampauline has turned into a full-fledged synthpop band.
Yi Sung Yol (이승열) is currently one of the best musicians in South Korea. In 1994, he started his proper music career with the band “U & Me Blue”, but the group disbanded in 1997.
Eache en Route (이채언루트) is a Korean duo formed by the violinist/singer Kang Eache (강이채) and the bassist Kwon O-Kyung (권오경). Eache was also a jazz musician, and O-Kyung is a member of an electropop band The Solutions.
Choi Gonne (최고은) appeared in beehype’s Best of 2014, where I mentioned that she’s inspired by the traditional singing method called Pansori while switching between learned English and Korean in her songs.
Choi Gonne (최고은) appeared in beehype’s Best of 2014, where I mentioned that she’s inspired by the traditional singing method called Pansori while switching between learned English and Korean in her songs.
Casker (캐스커) is a team with long-time guitarist/producer/beatmaker Juuno (이준오) and vocalist Yoong (융진). This single is related with Juuno’s travel essay about Iceland, and of course – this song is about the landscapes and the atmosphere of the northern country.
The music of Seoul-based group Electric Sheep includes trot-inspired singing, and some ska rhythms can be easily heard. But as more instruments come in, they spread a fancy, plentiful sound.
The music of Seoul-based group Electric Sheep includes trot-inspired singing, and some ska rhythms can be easily heard. But as more instruments come in, they spread a fancy, plentiful sound.
Oksu is a name of a village, and Sajinkwan means a photo studio. The Seoul band’s second album “Candid” was released after a 7-year break and its name comes from candid photography.
Oksu is a name of a village, and Sajinkwan means a photo studio. The Seoul band’s second album “Candid” was released after a 7-year break and its name comes from candid photography.