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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]
Category: Pop, rock and indie (page 3)
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]
Balming Tiger play Koko
One of the most vibrant and thrilling names to come out of South Korea, hip-hop collective Balming Tiger are doing things a little differently. Hailed by The Guardian for their ability to “harness the rough edges of heavy metal with a pop sheen and exuberantly rapped verses”, last year they followed acclaimed debut album ‘January … [Read More]
Korean artists at Focus Wales
Jacqui and Hypnosis Therapy will be warming up for The Great Escape by appearing at Focus Wales in Wrexham, 8-10 May. Jacqui (재키) Saturday May 10th, 2025 6:30 pm @ The Rockin’ Chair Room 1 Strutting onto the scene armed with a silken voice & a penchant for sass is KPOP’s latest initiate, Jacqui. Her … [Read More]
Korean artists at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival
Maybe I took my eye off the ball, but it’s been a while since I remember looking forward to a bunch of Korean indie musicians coming to the UK to do the round of the Spring music festivals. Let’s hope this is now a regular feature of the calendar. If you want to catch all … [Read More]
Say Sue Me Spring tour
Say Sue Me return to the UK for the first time since 2019, with a slew of dates and a new EP in tow. Surf-inspired indie rock band from Busan, South Korea. Members consist of Byungkyu Kim on lead guitar, Sumi Choi on vocals and guitar, Jaeyoung Kim on Bass and Sungwan Lim on Drums. In … [Read More]
Blackpink 2025 World Tour at Wembley Stadium
K-Pop superstars BLACKPINK will take the stage for two nights at Wembley Stadium in August 2025 for their World Tour. This marks BLACKPINK’s first headline tour since their record-breaking Born Pink World Tour (2022–2023), which became the highest-grossing tour by a girl group. Is it also the first time that a group consisting of honorary … [Read More]
ARTMS: Lunar Theory tour, at the Troxy
We rise together, back to the moon and beyond. ARTMS is composed of LOONA members HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry, who built one of the most creative lores in K-POP. In July 2023, ODD EYE CIRCLE, a unit of LOONA, released the album VERSION UP, marking the beginning of ARTMS. In October 2023, … [Read More]
The Black Skirts: Songs to Bring You Home tour
Korean rock band sensation The Black Skirts is taking their global acclaim to new heights with their first-ever European tour, the “Songs to Bring You Home” EU Tour 2025. With over 1.5 billion plays across their tracks, and the hit single “EVERYTHING” amassing well over 250 million streams alone, The Black Skirts has cemented their … [Read More]
Lee YoungJi tour at the Clapham Grand
Lee YoungJi’s First Solo European Tour. Europe, Are You Ready?! The one and only Lee YoungJi is coming to shake up Paris and London this January with her first-ever solo European tour! Get ready to witness the unstoppable energy and raw talent of Korea’s rap queen as she lights up the stage with her ‘All … [Read More]
BM: ATAP special UK Concert
BM, the lead rapper from 4-member co-ed K-pop group KARD, will be appearing at London’s Steel Yard on 4 February. This special performance is a continuation of his After the After Party 2024 tour in the US. The venue has been changed from the original planned venue, Heaven. This is an 18+ event, and the … [Read More]
SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in London
The SMTown 2025 world tour kicks off in Korea on 11-12 January at Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, with performers including K-pop veterans Bada (S.E.S) Hwanhee (Fly to the Sky) and Tony An (H.O.T). Wouldn’t it be great if similar legends made it to the London show on 28 June? This is the roadshow’s first visit … [Read More]