News
New Releases 03 : YeBeom Won, LikeVerry,THE ATIC, EOLTODANGTO, HUNJIYA
More new new artists in New Releases 03 with a very special return by HUNJIYA ahead of her upcoming EP
New Releases 02 : jihon, ILUKI, chichicho, Lewis Park, KINKADE & SEO DAE GWON, NIKA, elieword
New Releases 02 is all new artist introductions and some are better than others
Itzel’s “TMM” is Fresh Nostalgia
Itzel’s newest single sounds like something you’ve heard in 2015, but also sounds like something you haven’t heard in recent years
New Releases 01: WITCHA, LETO, thiefbase, Future Unbuilding, DELRIUM, 21CBOY, DAMYE
New Releases 01 could be the start to keep up with releases; WITCHA, LETO, thiefbase, Future Unbuilding, DELRIUM, 21CBOY, DAMYE in this batch
SOUND OF GANGNEUNG Releases September 22 With a Live Show on September 29
SOUND OF GANGNEUNG is a new project with an album on 9/22 and a live concert on 9/29 and that’s basically all we know
Album Reviews
Wednesday : If You Feel Everything
Wednesday cross alternative and shoegaze into a whirlwind experience on their first EP, If You Feel Everything
Chip Post Gang : The Things We Call Ourselves
Chip Post Gang’s debut-album is full of welcome distortion, frenzy and chaos as the band expands on their “caveman-noise rock” sensibilities
gikuhasi : new computer emotion
gikuhasi’s new computer emotion is full of energy and frenetic energy and that’s a perfect combination
Uwenta : Arc
Uwenta creates a fictional world on Arc while showcasing a mixture of electronic and rock songs that feel and sound new
Scorch : MAKI STRIKE
MAKI STRIKE is a cross-genre album with electronic, pop, and indie rock all circulating around a single vision by Scorch
Interviews
Interview with LEENALCHI (이날치)
The infectious pansori psych-pop band LEENALCHI wants you to leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in their captivating debut album SUGUNGGA
Interview with Lee Emi
Discover Lee Emi, a Korean American musician taking solo steps in her music, finding identity, and her upcoming full length DESTROY EVERYTHING
Interview with Lil Cherry and GOLDBUUDA
Hip-hop sibling duo Lil Cherry and GOLDBUUDA call themselves “maximalist mukkbangers” in interview, ahead of headlining K-Music Festival 2026
Interview with Choi SONAR
Choi SONAR may only have two official singles, but her history runs a lot further and she tells her story past, present, and future
Interview with hanbee
NZ-Korean indie-pop artist hanbee redefines “dreamy indie-pop” music with her most recent album, daydream radio.
Editorials
Korean Indie at K-Music Festival 2026
A vibrant display of contemporary Korean music, the 13th edition of K-Music Festival was launched at EartH Theatre, London
Korean Indie at 15 : It’s been a marathon.
Korean Indie has been around since the start of Korean music blogging in the United States and we reached 15 years
Best of 2025 : Ashley’s Picks
Ashley’s Best of 2025’s includes top indie picks and 5 captivating K-pop releases, featuring noremi, WayV, ibun, and MARK.
Best of 2025 : Chris’ Picks
2025 was Chris’ busiest year listening to music and that shows with his Best of 2025 list that also includes Short Stuff singles
Best of 2025 : Janis’ Picks
Janis’ Best of 2025 includes a diverse variety of styles and ideas