News
Nominations for 2022 Reader’s Pick Are Open!
It’s time for Korean Indie readers to nominate their favorite releases of 2022. Nominations are open until December 15, 2022!
Thank You For Supporting Korean Indie. We’ve Passed The Hosting Funding Goal.
Korean Indie lives on through the generous support of musicians and readers to fund a three-year hosting renewal
Mothfly Releases “Pure” Music Video Directed by Sharon Choi
Mothfly adds the visual element to “Pure” with a music video directed by Sharon Choi.
JU+DY Releases First Single “1,2,3,4”
JU+DY’s first single “1,2,3,4” introduces the duo and their mixed hybrid sound of folk, indie, Midwestern rock, and more
Acid Rescues Releases Indie Pop Single “Try Again”
An excellent single for the summer, Acid Rescues’ “Try Again” checks off all the boxes for a great indie pop track
Album Reviews
eeri (이리) : Inventory
Inventory is a debut EP by eeri that sounds like it should have been the third or fourth EP because it how great these songs are
Electriceels (전기뱀장어) : Circles
Electriceels return as a solo project, but don’t lose any of the indie rock core that made the band so enjoyable
London Fuzz : It’s Not A Summer For Me
London Fuzz offer another taste of their British rock-influenced style but only include two songs with two versions this time around
zzzaam (잠) : siesta (낮잠)
zzzaam re-released their debut album siesta and showcase South Korea’s rock music of the past
SOMA (소마) : Moth
A good addition to her discography, Moth shows how comfortable SOMA is within the R&B genre
Interviews
Interview with Dongchan
Korean Indie circles back with Dongchan and gets an update on Kernelstrip, FFRD, and his plans for the coming year
Interview with Big Violin Player
Get to know Big Violin Player. Her start with cello, inspirations, and her dream collaboration. Listen to Big! and hear her versatility.
Interview with Billy Carter (빌리카터)
Billy Carter talks about their favorite songs off Don’t Push Me, feminism, and their hopes and plans for the future.
Interview with Jade
Jade talks about her latest single release, connecting with her fans via music, and announces her upcoming full-length album.
Interview with Dajung
Dajung isn’t a reboot of j,knife, but the birth of an artist about to forge her path
Editorials
Best of 2021 : Zuza’s Picks
Zuza highlights her five favorite releases for 2021
Chris’ Best Korean Indie Albums from 2011-2020 (and eventually 2021)
Chris takes a look at his favorite Korean indie albums from 2011 to 2020 with some added mentions that didn’t hit number one
Towards an Asian-American Music
St. Lenox discusses the term “Asian-American Music” and what an Asian-American music genre is in the mainstream.
Check Out These Korean Diaspora Artists
Here’s a selection of Korean artists from around the world
Korean Music Doesn’t Need Western Validation, No Matter How Much They Try to Convince You
Western mainstream media wants to be the only tastemaker, but it isn’t relevant anymore.