The name of Blocs (블락스) comes from “block” (hard rock), and their music is indeed similar to 1990s math rock and abstract sounds of that time. “Labyrinth” is the single off their upcoming first LP, so it probably shows the direction they take on the album.
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Since the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, the mainstream music scene in South Korea went through a psychedelic era, and Joong Hyun Shin became the godfather of Korean Rock. Almost half a century later, there are still many who follow that music.
Boni is an independent R&B singer-songwriter based in South Korea’s capital, Seoul. The 28-year old has been performing since 2006, but her first EP was released in 2010 – and Boni’s first full-length album is coming out now.
Seoul-based group Cranfield (크랜필드) are famous for winning the biggest Korean music competition, Hello Rookie. Their new EP, “Blue Picture”, has received applause both from critic and listeners.
P-Type is among the inventors of Korean Rap method, and still has deep interest in the language structure. He recorded one of the classic albums of Korean Rap, “Heavy Bass” in 2004, and his new video talks about the first single off that famous record, “Don Quixote”.
In 1970s in Korea, folk was one of the important music genres. Some people recall that time after hearing Kim Sawol and Kim Haewon (김사월x김해원).
Whale debuted as the singer/guitarist of W & Whale. Inspired by animation, the band W (Where the Story Ends) has been recording electronic music since 2001, and Whale joined them in 2008.
“U” is the single from the 2nd album from Loro’s, “W.A.N.D.Y”. The record was released after 6 years, because of member’s military service and other projects.
Jerry.k (제리케이) is an independent rapper who has his own label. He’s graduated from a prestigious university – he already played music when he was a student – and got into a major company. But he quit the company and restarted his music career, focusing on social issues.
Seoul is not the only music scene in South Korea. Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, has been known for heavy music. Formed in 2001, Unchained (체인드) have been a vital part of the Busan’s landscape with their music inspired by Seattle grunge bands like Alice In Chain and Soundgarden.