Archive for December, 2012

Seoul gets Headbutted

Friday, December 21st, 2012

This weekend, Daegu punk band Mr. Headbutt (박치기 씨) finishes up their "world tour" across Korea, having bounced back and forth between interior cities Daejeon and Daegu before wrapping the tour in Seoul. They're pimping their new CD "Netizens Must Die!" and also delivering a long-overdue message advocating the death of ...

Six-Band Party Rock Out for Those in Need

Friday, December 14th, 2012

This Saturday night, there is a great chance to enjoy some live music and help an awesome cause.  An event called the “PSCORE Six-Band charity concert at Club Freebird” is on from 10pm. Obviously, there are six bands involved and it is based at Club Freebird! PSCORE (People for Successful COrean ...

Bulssazo Debut New Drummer and New Tunes at December Gigs

Saturday, December 8th, 2012

Things have been very quiet for Bulssazo in 2012.  The fantastic Seoul instrumental rock trio have played only two shows over the past 12 months -- opening one of Deerhoof’s Korean dates last December, and teaming up with local post-rock luminaries Underwears Band for an April gig at Sangsang Madang ...

Punk Rock Toy Drive

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

RSVP on Facebook. As Hongdae braces for the annual flood of Multiple Santas (my favourite Tick villain), the punk community escapes down to Mullae-dong for a yuletide charity show at Moon. In classic punk style they kept the door price a low 5000 won for five bands--and you can get free admission ...