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Drive was 2011’s arthouse film of the year for a number of reasons. We’ll spare you the obvious and won’t mention leading actor (Ryan!) and heartthrob-of-the-moment (Gosling!) as one of them.
If you’ve seen the film, there’s no doubt you’ve walked away with the theme song, “Real Hero,” running through your head. The epic track elevated the film’s already spectacular visual aesthetic to new heights, creating an intense emotional experience and leaving a lasting impression on...
Moja have showcased their hybrid of chaotic drum-and-bass driven dance punk and noise rock in Japan, England, Italy, Hong Kong, Canada and the United States. On May 18 and 19, the Tokyo duo will make their Korean live debut with a pair of gigs in Seoul at Hongdae venues Club FF and Salon Badabie.
Bassist Haru and drummer Masumi formed Moja (pronounced “mo-ya”) in the fall of 2006. When they first began making music together, they had no intention of being a duo.
When Sean Maylone brought over U.S. dance-punk band Liars to Korea he thought he’d made a big score. Well-regarded in independent music circles, the band was sure to generate a lot of hype. They showed up thinking they’d be performing in front of thousands of rabid Korean fans, but when someone made a phone call and reported them without the correct visa to perform, they sat in their hotel room for days, unable to play.
Nic Fanciulli first caught our attention when he shared the decks with the legendary Derrick Carter at Club Garden. His ability to blend into the previous set and make it his own created a lasting memory for all.
Fanciulli’s versatility to open, headline or close a night is not only a reflection of his artistry but his character. His collaborations on and off the decks have changed the electronic landscape the world over. His tour schedule, production and record label have...
Friday April 6, 2012
Discount Bar
Start the weekend properly in Apgujeong Rodeo’s Bunker Bar, which comes with great atmosphere.
Play some free pool, free darts, and discounted drinks during happy hour.
Details: All menu items are half price (including alcohol) from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Super Color Super is wearing concert ammo bandoliers this spring. Seoul veterans might recall a time when international concerts were few, far between and cost more than $90. Working to change all that, Super Color Super has built up a steady stream of international artists coming to play here with increasing frequency. This season’s line-up now looks comparable to many major metropolitan concert schedules with Pg.Lost, Pictureplane, No Age, Blonde Redhead and Asobi Seksu.
Blonde Redhead
Late last month Super Color Super announced — to the surprise and delight of indie rockers across Korea — that it had booked legendary American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead to play in Seoul this upcoming May.
“Genius means douchebag, scumbag. But we wanna be geniuses,” explained Kim Il-du, guitarist and lead singer of the Busan-based indie-rock band Genius.
Three years ago, American expat drummer Lee Chung-mok watched a band called Nabongkkundeul at a popular expat bar called The Basement, near the PNU area of Busan.
“They were the coolest band I’d ever seen. Never did I imagine that they would let me play drums with them. But they...
The enigmatic but no-nonsense folk singer Kim Il-du has been around the Busan music scene for years. Currently, guitarist and lead singer of Genius, Kim is also an adept solo performer.
Last month saw the release of a remastered version of one of his earlier solo albums “SUSPENS,” and a split album with Ha Heon-jin.
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has become a staple amongst bars and club across the peninsula. Everyone is a DJ and anyone can become a promoter. There seems to be no accountability with regards to music and more importantly to the guests that frequent these venues. We spoke to one of Busan's electronic icons about these issues and more. Audio Tsunami was more than willing to share his thoughts on the subject.
