Korea Gig Guide

Go Go to GoGo Star

By Shawn Despres

Seoul electro-rockers GoGo Star will release their debut full-length, “Last Show,” on Saturday, April 25 at Sangsang Madang Live Hall. The album will be available in traditional retail outlets on April 27 and online on May 1, so those who head to Sangsang Madang this weekend will get to be amongst the first to get their mitts on it.

Formed in late 2007, the stylish quartet’s infectious mix of bass, drum, and DJ-driven electronic beats and hip, fun live sets have established them as one of the city’s most exciting new acts. They have little difficulty getting bottoms bouncing at their sweaty Hongdae concerts and last year incited large dance parties during their performances at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, Dongducheon Rock Festival, and Ssamzie Sound Festival.

Issued by Dada Music (99 Anger, Robots In Disguise), “Last Show” features eight new tracks alongside three re-worked cuts from 2008’s “GoGo Party” EP. The disc was recorded from January to April by Schizo guitarist Sung Min. According to the fine folks at Dada Music, two music videos will be made soon to help promote the album. The band previously created a music video for the single ”Black Joe” off of “GoGo Party.”

Animated vocalist Lee Tae Sun and phantom-faced DJ Lee Yeon Seok will be leading the group through plenty of memorable, high energy gigs over the next few months in support of “Last Show.” GoGo Star are hoping to eventually tour internationally behind the effort as well. Word on the street is that they will be playing at least one of South Korea’s upcoming major summer music festivals. Expect details to surface on that in the coming weeks.

Saturday’s CD release show will start at 6 p.m. and will include opening slots from Kingston Rudieska,
Rux, 99 Anger, Goonamguayeoridingstella, and Infamous Band. Tickets are 15,000 won in advance and 20,000 won at the door. To reserve advance tickets in English, email apesgogo@nate.com.

Here’s a “teaser video” for the gig.