K-R&B connoisseurs, take note: South Korea’s rising indie stars from20 (ex-BIGSTAR) and HELLO GLOOM (formerly of IMFACT) bring their genre-defying flair to London for the first time. These former idol group members have reinvented themselves through their creative label WAY BETTER, cultivating bold sonic identities rooted in alt-pop melancholy, neo-soul textures, and glitchy visual aesthetics. … [Read More]
Category: Pop, rock and indie
DPR Cream x DPR Artic No Drugs Tour in Manchester & London
We know that the summer days have been scorching hot but the season is about to get even hotter as we are bringing the DPR crew for their first listening parties in Europe this July. This time around, you will have a unique chance to hear the latest DPR CREAM and DPR ARTIC’s collaborative EP … [Read More]
BAEKHYUN world tour Reverie in London
EXO member and solo artist BAEKHYUN will be embarking on his first solo world tour since debut. ‘Reverie’ marks BAEKHYUN’s first solo world tour since his debut 13 years ago. As the name suggests, the tour embodies his aspiration to present fans with a dreamlike journey and lasting memories. Significantly, it follows approximately 11 months … [Read More]
N.Flying: &CON4 – FULL CIRCLE tour in London
K-band N.Flying is coming to the UK on their next tour titled ‘&CON4:FULL CIRCLE’ in Europe. See them live on 1 October at indigo at The O2 – don’t miss it! N.Flying (엔플라잉) is a South Korean band known for their energetic rock sound and engaging stage presence. They debuted in 2015 under FNC Entertainment. … [Read More]
8TURN – 8TURNRISE World Tour in Islington
8TURN consists of 8 members, JAE YUN who is the leader, MYUNG HO, MIN HO, YOON SUNG, HAE MIN, KYUNG MIN, YUN GYU, and SEUNG HEON. The meaning of the team is with the 8(∞) boys, who have infinite possibilities and added the word ‘TURN,’ which makes the new word that contains the bold ambition … [Read More]
Tengger 2025 UK Tour
TENGGER (formerly ’10’) is an electronic psychedelic musical duo based in Japan and South Korea that has toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and the USA. It is a traveling musical family, made up of Pan-Asian couple, itta and Marqido, who create their brand of psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of harmonium, voice, and … [Read More]
Japanese Breakfast UK tour
American indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast, fronted by Korean American author singer and songwriter Michelle Zauner (Crying in H Mart) embark on tour for their fourth album For Melancholy Brunettes. They are supported by Minhwi Lee, is a South Korean contemporary folk singer-songwriter and composer. After a decade making the most of improvised recording spaces set … [Read More]
TRENDZ Glow tour in London
TRENDZ has established itself since 2022 as one of the most prolific and promising boy bands in the industry. Under Interpark Music Plus, the group currently consists of seven members: Havit, Leon, Yoonwoo, Hankook, ra.L, Eunil, and Yechan. They’re now promoting their latest release, Chameleon, across Europe on a 13-date tour. One of the stops … [Read More]
BTS’s Jin: #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR comes to the o2
BTS’s Jin has announced his first ever solo world tour, with stops in Asia, the US and Europe. The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR will visit the UK this summer, with Jin set to play two nights at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday 5 August and Wednesday 6 August. After achieving global fame as a member of K-pop group … [Read More]
Enhypen world tour “Walk the Line” in London and Manchester
K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN announce the U.S. and European legs of their third world tour ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ (hereinafter ‘WALK THE LINE’). Taking the stage for the first time at Coachella, the septet delivered a dynamic 45-minute set featuring 13 songs, backed by a live band. Dressed in custom Prada outfits, ENHYPEN powered … [Read More]
[Oxford] Discussion: K-Pop, AI, and the Future of Global Music
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How is artificial intelligence reshaping the sound of tomorrow – and what does it mean for the future of K-Pop in an increasingly digital world? Join us for a special event featuring one of Korea’s most influential composers and music producers, Professor Hyung-Suk Kim (Academic Visitor at Kellogg College), in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer … [Read More]
Soo Joo Park plays the Lower Third
She started to feel like a visual commodity, selling her image and name as a brand that could be discarded as quickly as it had been demanded. Was she still Soo Joo Park, or was she simply a medium upon which others placed symbols and messages? Was she just a supermodel? With the release of … [Read More]
Big Ocean play the Underworld
BIG OCEAN: The World’s First K-Pop Group Redefining Sound and Accessibility BIG OCEAN isn’t just another K-pop sensation—they’re a groundbreaking trio proving that music has no barriers. As the world’s first hearing-disabled K-pop group, they sing, dance, and captivate audiences just like any other top-tier idols—but with an inspiring twist. They redefine what it means … [Read More]
Antoine Boyer (guitar) & Yeore Kim (harmonica) play the Bull’s Head
Antoine Boyer draws inspiration from the most authentic sources of gypsy jazz guitar, having studied under masters such as Mandino Reinhardt and FrancisAlfred Moerman. He has toured extensively, gracing stages at numerous gypsy jazz festivals across Europe and the US, and has shared the stage with guitarists like Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, Raphael Fays, and … [Read More]
The Rose – Once Upon A WRLD Tour
The Rose (더 로즈) is a Korean alt-pop indie band made up of four talented members: vocalist and guitarist Woosung, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Dojoon, bassist Jaehyeong, and drummer Hajoon. Their upcoming album, WRLD, promises to blend familiar early sounds with fresh sonic landscapes and genres. Fans can look forward to country-inspired melodies and themes of reflection and … [Read More]
KangDaniel plays the Islington Assembly Hall
After starting in Seoul, this tour continues with even more powerful performances and deeper musical expression, now arriving in London for a special one-night-only show. 2025 Concert “ACT” in London will feature songs from his fifth mini album ACT, along with a setlist packed with fan-favorite hits from his career. With stunning stage production and … [Read More]