Feed the Boats: Indie Rock on a K-pop Sea
So just how can an indie band hope to compete with such murderous hoards of young of K-pop fans? Maeve caught up with Gwangju’s indie-rock quintet Feed the Boats to find out.
So just how can an indie band hope to compete with such murderous hoards of young of K-pop fans? Maeve caught up with Gwangju’s indie-rock quintet Feed the Boats to find out.
Music lovers in Korea, therefore, have a unique opportunity to experience a variety of styles, Korean and Western, as well as some exciting fusion music, at the 2012 Jisan Valley Rock Festival.
This essay was originally published on Gwangju News Online in November 2011. With the Stone Roses playing at the Jisan Rock Festival this month, we are re-featuring the piece. Please note that this piece contains strong language that some readers may find objectionable.
Nevermind has once again brought together local bands, some of whom have released EPs through Nevermind’s own label, and others who regularly turn up for gigs and festivals, making this night a bit of a Nevermind All-star night.
Daniel Luzio gives us a look into some music at Zeppelin’s in Gwangju.