by emsterz | Jun 10, 2015 | Reviews
Although R&B has always been a steadfast influence in Korean pop music, from the dance numbers to the emotional ballads, it’s rare to come across an artist that can craft something fresh from the hackneyed indie-pop-R&B genre that never dies. Han Yo... 
by emsterz | May 31, 2015 | Interviews
Rock’N’Roll Radio were one of the breakout indie rock bands from 2013, whose groovy beats and smooth guitar melodies instantly struck a chord with music fans and gained them a strong international following. I’ve personally found their upbeat yet... 
by emsterz | Apr 27, 2015 | Reviews
One-man composer, singer, and producer Sentimental Scenery returns with his fourth full-length after three years, disappointingly leaving behind the electronic and rock influences that defined his earlier albums and made him stand out. Unlike his early stuff, which... 
by emsterz | Apr 15, 2015 | Shows
Korean hip-hop has been making huge in-waves into the mainstream recently, and major hip-hop label Amoeba Culture rode the wave to hit up American shores in March. Home to some of the biggest names in the scene today, Amoeba Culture brought its all-star ensemble for a... 
by emsterz | Apr 9, 2015 | Reviews
Renowned Korean rapper Outsider returned with his first full-length album since he split from MC Sniper’s SniperSound label last year and started his own label, once again living up to his name as Korea’s fastest rapper in Vol. 4 Pride and Prejudice.... 
by emsterz | Feb 9, 2015 | Reviews
The 15th album from veteran singer-songwriter Leetzsche, or Lee Sang Eun, Lulu brings a warm, introspective perfect-for-spring indie pop experience. Lee combines her resonant low timbre with an edginess that makes her album shine with the maturity that only one who... 
by emsterz | Jan 25, 2015 | Reviews |
There are times when I really appreciate getting exactly what I expect from a band or a release. That’s precisely what Reflex’s latest EP My All delivers – solid, upbeat pop rock that’s just pure fun from beginning to end. Reflex takes bold, catchy melodies coaxed in...