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Galaxy Express Keep It Rocking – At Home And Abroad!

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Having been a long time fan of Galaxy Express’ work, especially their incendiary live performances, I was thrilled to be given a chance to sit down and talk to the three-piece rock outfit about, amongst other things, their upcoming second tour of the United States. This was a few ...

HELP! Charity Event this Friday

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

By Dain To celebrate Peppero day, the SSMBA Graduate School have organized a three-venue charity event to raise funds for a local orphanage, SOS Children's Villages. HELP! 11-11-11 takes place in Hongdae at Club Ta (from 1o:50pm), FF (from 11pm) and Gogos 2 (from 9pm). At FF, Seoul Electric Band return ...

Fall Festivals Are Gearing Up!

Monday, August 29th, 2011

By Dain With the excitement of the many summer music festivals seemingly over, there are still at least four music fests occurring over the next few months for Korean music lovers. For starters, there is "Let's Rock Festival 2011," the 5th installment of this popular event.  This year sees the fun spread ...

Rocktigers Growling Overseas

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

By Dain Popular rockabilly band the Rocktigers are set for an extremely busy year, in Korea, Japan, and further abroad. They are releasing a new album -- an English-language version of last year's "Rock 'N' Roll License" -- and then going on a major tour across much of the world. The fun ...

More Festivals Taking Shape

Monday, April 18th, 2011

By Dain As we wait for Pentaport to finally make an announcement of any kind regarding this year's festival and for Jisan Valley to announce more acts, there are a whole heap of other festivals gearing up to entertain you this summer. Beautiful Mint Life (April 30-May 1) and World DJ ...

X-mas X-citement for all!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

By Dain As per usual, music gigs and the Christmas period go hand-in-hand in Korea!  There really are a plethora of events on offer, and there is something for everyone this weekend including; - Kingston Rudie Ska with Re:Ska (includes all you can drink ... but I hear tix are selling fast) Dec ...

Club Day, Swagger and More

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

By Dain As Mark previously mentioned, the month's Club Day has been moved forward two whole weeks, to Dec. 17, to avoid the congested Christmas and New Year's weekends. This Friday, 20,000 won gets you into over 20 clubs and live music venues from 9pm. There is a nice mix of ...

Spris, Gap, Bikes, Chuncheon, and Transvestites — It’s a Busy Weekend

Friday, October 1st, 2010

By Dain The fourth annual Let's Spris Rock Festival takes place this Saturday from 12pm. This year the event has moved down to the Han River on the western end of Seoul, near the Nanji Camping area (host to the World DJ Fest and next month’s Global Gathering dance party). The ...

Happy Birthday Freebird — 15 Years of Rock

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

By Dain This weekend, Club Freebird will celebrate 15 years of great music with a 3-day party -- but for this birthday bash, the customers get the treats. From Friday the 10th until Sunday the 12th, a range of acts will be performing, kicking off each night at 6pm: Friday - Prana ...

Feel Like Dancing? Global Gathering Returns…

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

By Dain Yes!, Global Gathering, the big dance music festival, has returned to Korea.  It is taking place Oct. 9 at the same venue as last year, Hangang Park, in Nanji, near World Cup Stadium in western Seoul. The first lineup has been announced, and the biggest name is FAT BOY SLIM! Otherwise ...