Homegrown ExPat HipHop: ‘Megook Movement’/DJ Hypnotiq
Gwangju News had a chance to sit down with Bryan Simmons (aka Dj Hypnotiq) to talk about music and his group ‘Megook Movement’
Tag: music
Punk Day 4
Club Nevermind, save the giant poll in the middle of the club, is a place you’ve got to check out a show at. Recently it played host to the 4th Gwangju Punk Day, an event that Adam started to look forward to each month, almost as much as his sweet, sweet pay check.
“In the Mix” with Travvy G
When was the last time you tuned your radio to the Gwangju Foreigners’ Network at GFN 98.7FM? If you haven’t done so recently, then what are you waiting for? You’re missing out on some exciting broadcasting!
Punk Day III reviewed
What Punk Day does right is that it keeps things concise. Punk rock is not the most diverse music, so putting five bands on the bill may seem like a daunting number, but Punk Day consistently keeps the sets short and sweet leaving the crowd more anxious than burnt out for each new band.
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.
In the Groove – The Search for Jazz in Gwangju
Maeve takes us to In the Groove in Gwangju.
Jisan Valley Rock Festival Preview
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.
Essay: Stone Roses and the Seagull Moment
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.