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Hated it at first but now I like it
Did we post tipsy IU after soju tasting and cocktail making session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3gneKDHT2o
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Hahaha, the official EXID "Ah Yeah" MV has been blocked by SME
Edit: Now it's up
[EXID(이엑스아이디] 아예 (Ah Yeah) Music Video
Aww yea
So, I kind of like the song. It's weird, because they played it too safe, but I think it's, over all, an improvement from Up & Down. Chorus and verses meld better and the verses are more interesting. I even don't mind the cheap sax sample in this one.
Hnnnnng. I need this now
Even if the song sounds like something Brave Bros would do.
Lmao. She is awesome.
So, a Pharkil Ah Yeah fancam just got blocked. Exid's company is so retarded...
So much for being thankful of Pharkil's Hani fancam. I would delete it if I were him.
So much for being thankful of Pharkil's Hani fancam. I would delete it if I were him.
So it's Sony Music blocking them, not Yedang Entertainment or EXID themselves. Pretty sure they have no choice but to be thankful, all things considered. Seems more like it's an automated thing from Sony Music blocking videos with instances to the song. Would be nice if it stopped.
Sony's just their distributor. The company that has been releasing the PR about fancams is Yedang Entertainment. That's the difference.
But yes, it sucks.
Mr. Wedgewood
Member
Is that the butterfly or tootsie roll dance in the Exid mv?
I went back to OT5 to check what where the reactions to Up & Down release.
It's so good tho.
I didn't remember it getting this good feedback for some reason.
AgentChris
Member
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Hahaha, the official EXID "Ah Yeah" MV has been blocked by SME
Edit: Now it's up
[EXID(이엑스아이디
Aww yea
[Teaser 2] Dalshabet(달샤벳
I don't like it as much as Up & Down, but after the first listen, it gets better each time.
I'm drowning in releases I like nowadays.
New solo artist made her debut today: Shin Sizu (aka Shin Ji Soo)
[MV] Shin Zisu(신지수 _ Hey Jude (Feat. Sleeq)
[Audio] Shin Zisu(신지수 - LISTEN (feat. Loco(로꼬)
[Lyric Video] Shin Zisu(신지수 _ Looks like EX(X 같은 그녀
[Pre-listening] Shin Zisu(신지수 Debut Mini Album 20S PARTY 1
She comes from the 3rd season of Superstar K (4 years ago) and has written 4 out of the 6 tracks in her debut mini album. She iscurrently signed under Loen Tree.
Really interesting debut.
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[Teaser 3] Dalshabet(달샤벳 _ [JOKER IS ALIVE] Highlight Medley (전곡 미리듣기
Joker sounds like a complete step back after B.B.B
Waiting for the full thing but hype is quickly deflating.
[MV] Shin Zisu(신지수
_ Hey Jude (Feat. Sleeq)[Audio] Shin Zisu(신지수
- LISTEN (feat. Loco(로꼬)[Lyric Video] Shin Zisu(신지수
_ Looks like EX(X 같은 그녀[Pre-listening] Shin Zisu(신지수
Debut Mini Album 20S PARTY 1She comes from the 3rd season of Superstar K (4 years ago) and has written 4 out of the 6 tracks in her debut mini album. She iscurrently signed under Loen Tree.
Really interesting debut.
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[Teaser 3] Dalshabet(달샤벳
_ [JOKER IS ALIVE] Highlight Medley (전곡 미리듣기 Joker sounds like a complete step back after B.B.B
Waiting for the full thing but hype is quickly deflating.
I've enjoyed listening to EXID's new mini. Even the fillers are nice little bops.
I'm assuming "아슬해" was the previous title track, and while it has its own merits, I am happy they went with a tune that helps to shore up their new-found support ("Ah Yeah" currently #3 on Melon). I can wait one more comeback for ST/LE to change it up.
We also need one of Pharkil's "Every Night" fancams to get views so that it can get a second promotion cycle.
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블락비 바스타즈(Block B - BASTARZ) - 품행제로 Official Music Video
Block B doing what Block B does
I'm assuming "아슬해" was the previous title track, and while it has its own merits, I am happy they went with a tune that helps to shore up their new-found support ("Ah Yeah" currently #3 on Melon). I can wait one more comeback for ST/LE to change it up.
We also need one of Pharkil's "Every Night" fancams to get views so that it can get a second promotion cycle.
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블락비 바스타즈(Block B - BASTARZ) - 품행제로 Official Music Video
Block B doing what Block B does
pinkurocket
Member
Ohhh I really like EXID's new song, wasn't a huge fan of up&down. Mostly the verses with LE's rap woven throughout sound really cool. Cool MV visually as well, together with the point they're making about censorship. The teaser didn't do it justice. Also the 'ah yeah yeah yeah' reminds me so much of MBLAQ's debut song, lol.
Dal Shabet's highlight teaser gave me life as well. Their mini-albums (all 7 of them + a full album) are really solid, with rarely a filler track. I might be biased, but otherwise I wouldn't be a fan either so. Can't wait for the release.
Dal Shabet's highlight teaser gave me life as well. Their mini-albums (all 7 of them + a full album) are really solid, with rarely a filler track. I might be biased, but otherwise I wouldn't be a fan either so. Can't wait for the release.
Word! Well in that case -
I'm looking for some new stuff similar to what I already like. My all time favorite band is Casker. Juuno's instrumentation and melodies are extremely well constructed and Yung's voice is absolutely beautiful. I'd absolutely love to hear more from them or more like them, especially since it's been three years since their last album now. Juuno's solo project was cool but all he did afaik was one really short EP. I loved it but there's really not enough to chew on here lol. I love Fanny Fink's first album but I wasn't too keen on their second. I don't know if they've done any more since. Han Hee Jung is really good too, I like her. Found out about her when Casker remixed the song I linked for the Pastel Music anniversary album.
Any recommendations? I don't like K-Pop.
edit - oh also I love love love Clazziquai and I really like Humming Urban Stereo
The EXID EP is sooo good. I can see why they chose what they did for title track but 토닥토닥 was clearly meant for greater things, there's some zion t funk in there, and if I ran the label I'd put it out as a buzz single, tickle people with a different side to EXID, and _then_ come back with an 'Ah Yeah' for greater effect.
Still though, it took a few listens before I got Ah Yeah's modus operandi and now it makes so much sense. It's in no way another Up Down, the way, as mentioned above, LE's rap verses are woven into all the other verses, punctuating each part, is brilliant, gives the song buoyancy.
Still though, it took a few listens before I got Ah Yeah's modus operandi and now it makes so much sense. It's in no way another Up Down, the way, as mentioned above, LE's rap verses are woven into all the other verses, punctuating each part, is brilliant, gives the song buoyancy.
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Irene said:
Crime Scene Season 2 episode 2 already subbed
This show is so good. Just the concept alone is great, but the writing is what definitely makes the show. I wasn't sure about the whole interpretation side of things, but it really works. I have to check the first season asap.
This show is so good. Just the concept alone is great, but the writing is what definitely makes the show. I wasn't sure about the whole interpretation side of things, but it really works. I have to check the first season asap.
Good taste! Always good to have more K-indie discussion in here. I'd post some links with these names to videos but unfortunately I have to make do with my cell phone connection at the moment and have pretty limited data/patience. But you'll probably be able to find heaps by just searching for them on YouTube. I will link to artists' Bandcamp pages when I know they have one.
Donawhale have a great shoegazey sound, unfortunately they only had one album release and then kind of faded into obscurity after that. The one album is fantastic though.
If you're into electronic stuff then Glen Check are one of the bigger names to check out, but I also suggest Bye Bye Badman's newest digital single Youth Wave - kind of chilled out, 80s inspired dance. Bye Bye Badman actually used to be more of an indie rock act, but they've changed up their style a lot recently.
Also on the electronic front make sure you check out Yukari if you haven't - she's one of the most popular newcomers to the scene at the moment. I honestly prefer Oh Hee Jung (She used to be the vocalist for the band Beautiful Days) and the two EPs she's put out are both fantastic, along with the remix EP as well.
Googoplex are also great, very chillwave with more minimal vocals.
One of my personal favourites recently was Saram12Saram's debut EP. Great chillwave, best heard on vinyl on a rainy day.
Also check out Saebyeok's EP Rise from the ashes, it's great.
Azin (아진
recently came out with a surprise EP that was FANTASTIC electronic pop. Definitely try and check out the lead single 원한다면 (Delete)'s MV on YouTube.Magic Strawberry Sound (An indie label) have a bandcamp page with lots of great stuff on it. Rainbow99 and his side project Okoorookoo are strong recommendations from me. Definitely check out Rainbow99's album SEOUL. Yozoh is also a safe bet if you like Han Hee Jung, check out her latest release, it's a lot more mature than her past works. OKDAL are also great fun.
As far as more traditional indie and acoustic stuff goes then I really like Sesame and Cotton Candy (참깨와 솜사탕
, Cranfield, Fromm's debut LP was one of my top releases of 2013 and I still come back to it today her follow up album Moonbow recently came out too.There is heaps more that I haven't covered, didn't bother covering stuff that Loci posted either but definitely check those out too.
Yeah it's good. I already watched all of Season 1. Figuring out who the criminal is can be hard because you can only go off the evidence the players have found. I love how they build up evidence for two or three characters over the course of an episode, really keeps things interesting for the viewer and helps the players stay involved as well.
It's a "Music Drama". So basically a long advertisement for Louis Quatorze starring TaeTiSeo, set to music and with a vague story. Full video is out on the 25th.
Aw yeahh. Casker.
Probably one of my top artists. Fantastic music.
Good taste! Always good to have more K-indie discussion in here. I'd post some links with these names to videos but unfortunately I have to make do with my cell phone connection at the moment and have pretty limited data/patience. But you'll probably be able to find heaps by just searching for them on YouTube. I will link to artists' Bandcamp pages when I know they have one.
Donawhale have a great shoegazey sound, unfortunately they only had one album release and then kind of faded into obscurity after that. The one album is fantastic though.
If you're into electronic stuff then Glen Check are one of the bigger names to check out, but I also suggest Bye Bye Badman's newest digital single Youth Wave - kind of chilled out, 80s inspired dance. Bye Bye Badman actually used to be more of an indie rock act, but they've changed up their style a lot recently.
Also on the electronic front make sure you check out Yukari if you haven't - she's one of the most popular newcomers to the scene at the moment. I honestly prefer Oh Hee Jung (She used to be the vocalist for the band Beautiful Days) and the two EPs she's put out are both fantastic, along with the remix EP as well.
Googoplex are also great, very chillwave with more minimal vocals.
One of my personal favourites recently was Saram12Saram's debut EP. Great chillwave, best heard on vinyl on a rainy day.
Also check out Saebyeok's EP Rise from the ashes, it's great.
Azin (아진
Magic Strawberry Sound (An indie label) have a bandcamp page with lots of great stuff on it. Rainbow99 and his side project Okoorookoo are strong recommendations from me. Definitely check out Rainbow99's album SEOUL. Yozoh is also a safe bet if you like Han Hee Jung, check out her latest release, it's a lot more mature than her past works. OKDAL are also great fun.
As far as more traditional indie and acoustic stuff goes then I really like Sesame and Cotton Candy (참깨와 솜사탕
There is heaps more that I haven't covered, didn't bother covering stuff that Loci posted either but definitely check those out too.
We need a non-kpop thread for music, me thinks. Something like the Japanese music thread but we'd need our own Kurita
I don't think it necessarily needs it's own thread. I mean it'd be nice to have this known as a "Korean Music" community thread as opposed to purely being K-Pop. I do try to post interesting new releases from indie artists here whenever I get the chance.
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Edit: Admirable effort by the Running Man cast to inject some fun into the boring games suggested by fans in this week's episode.
jongkookie
Member
I can't believe I just watched this instead of spending those 90 minutes playing GTAV on PC.
It's seriously a testament on how great the show is.
One of the issues the show has is the ridiculously vague evidence scattered throughout.
For example, that last bit of evidence Hani found against Artist Hong... it was written in a way that will definitely convince you he's the suspect. Whereas the evidence they missed regarding the actual suspect in the newspaper or whatever... like how the fnck are you supposed to make that connection??? It wasn't even decisive evidence when you really think about it.
The moment that the suspect's motive was revealed though, that was when I realized it was that person. The motive was just too blatant to convince me otherwise. I actually don't understand how almost everyone missed it except for that one guy.
That said, it really is a fantastic show. I'm a huge sucker for murder mysteries so despite those nitpicks, I really don't mind it since I get to participate in the show by forming up my own conclusions.
broz0rs
Member
All your songs were solid. Here's a few from my YouTube playlist that's similar.
Coffee Boy - That's Nothing
No Reply - Just Looking at You is Nice
Autumn Vacation - There Are Times When I Want to Hug You Like Crazy
Interesting you mentioned Pastel Music label. My favorite album last year was from one of their acts, Herz Analog. Here's their super awesome single:
Herz Analog - Love Counselling
Feel free to talk about Korean music, there's people here that definitely would appreciate it.
I must admit I've been wondering whether the next thread could maybe do with a name change. I feel there's enough non-mainstream K-Pop talk to warrant it. It'd be interesting to hear what others think.
Of course we could always just leave it as is and go on discussing the fairly wide range of stuff that we usually do.
I'd welcome a name change, personally. Although I'm not sure if the majority would agree or not. It'd also help dispel the thought that K-pop is the only type of music in Korea, something which is way too common.
I can't handle this picture
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
That has a much fresher sound then Ah Yeah, and it plays to my R&B/funk sensibilities so I can't argue with that. I agree that Ah Yeah is not a restyled Up & Down. It shares some sounds, but it's very different, and lesser, in every other way. Beat, structure, transitions, vamps, impact, melodies, layers, ornamental touches... I'm not really feeling it. It's way less fresh, cohesive, and playful compared to Up & Down.
I think doing seperated threads for indie and k-pop music is a bit stupid. The distinction is so arbitrary musically speaking. Like is Nell k-indie? Is Davichi k-pop? Does IU latest releases count as k-pop because she is popular? Both terms are quite wide and there is plenty of overlapping IMO.
Also nobody said in here that they didn't like k-indie music,
I would be in for a separate SNSD thread though.
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#TeamAhYeah
But let's not kid ourselves, both songs have the same vibe despite the different structure. Also, do the blonde chick and Solji have the exactly same voice? It seems like Solji is singing the whole chorus (not complaining, I love that girl).
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For Loc: 리누(Lee-Nu) - 격 떨어지게(Feat. EB of Black Swan)
#hashtag(해시태그: Shin Zisu(신지수 _ Hey Jude(헤이 주드
This girl is cool. Glad she is in Loen Tree.
The show needs to be ambiguous with the clues, and they need to give somewhat solid motives to 2/3 or characters to keep the tension during the 90 minutes.
For me the decesive "clue" was when
Anyway, I think I read in the subs at the end of the episode that they were going to reveal the full story next week. I'm really interested on seeing what else they missed.
Also nobody said in here that they didn't like k-indie music,
which unfortunately is not the case with k-pop :/
I would be in for a separate SNSD thread though.
Just kidding... kind of
#TeamAhYeah
But let's not kid ourselves, both songs have the same vibe despite the different structure. Also, do the blonde chick and Solji have the exactly same voice? It seems like Solji is singing the whole chorus (not complaining, I love that girl).
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For Loc: 리누(Lee-Nu) - 격 떨어지게(Feat. EB of Black Swan)
#hashtag(해시태그
: Shin Zisu(신지수 _ Hey Jude(헤이 주드This girl is cool. Glad she is in Loen Tree.
The show needs to be ambiguous with the clues, and they need to give somewhat solid motives to 2/3 or characters to keep the tension during the 90 minutes.
For me the decesive "clue" was when
The guard said to that group of three that he found the weapon, but he was the only one able to see it (I think the guy dodged it quite nicely when asked by the detective). Also, the Guard clothes being nowhere to be found was bugging me out.
Anyway, I think I read in the subs at the end of the episode that they were going to reveal the full story next week. I'm really interested on seeing what else they missed.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Laieon
Member
I'd be up for something as drastic as a "Korean Media General" (obviously a better name would be nice). I mean hell, even on this page there's a Running Man gif.
Good taste! Always good to have more K-indie discussion in here. I'd post some links with these names to videos but unfortunately I have to make do with my cell phone connection at the moment and have pretty limited data/patience. But you'll probably be able to find heaps by just searching for them on YouTube. I will link to artists' Bandcamp pages when I know they have one.
Donawhale have a great shoegazey sound, unfortunately they only had one album release and then kind of faded into obscurity after that. The one album is fantastic though.
If you're into electronic stuff then Glen Check are one of the bigger names to check out, but I also suggest Bye Bye Badman's newest digital single Youth Wave - kind of chilled out, 80s inspired dance. Bye Bye Badman actually used to be more of an indie rock act, but they've changed up their style a lot recently.
Also on the electronic front make sure you check out Yukari if you haven't - she's one of the most popular newcomers to the scene at the moment. I honestly prefer Oh Hee Jung (She used to be the vocalist for the band Beautiful Days) and the two EPs she's put out are both fantastic, along with the remix EP as well.
Googoplex are also great, very chillwave with more minimal vocals.
One of my personal favourites recently was Saram12Saram's debut EP. Great chillwave, best heard on vinyl on a rainy day.
Also check out Saebyeok's EP Rise from the ashes, it's great.
Azin (아진
Magic Strawberry Sound (An indie label) have a bandcamp page with lots of great stuff on it. Rainbow99 and his side project Okoorookoo are strong recommendations from me. Definitely check out Rainbow99's album SEOUL. Yozoh is also a safe bet if you like Han Hee Jung, check out her latest release, it's a lot more mature than her past works. OKDAL are also great fun.
As far as more traditional indie and acoustic stuff goes then I really like Sesame and Cotton Candy (참깨와 솜사탕
There is heaps more that I haven't covered, didn't bother covering stuff that Loci posted either but definitely check those out too.
Oh wow, thanks a lot for the recommendations you guys. I'll try to check these out as soon as I have some free time. I appreciate it.
As for starting a new thread - my word is obviously worth much less here as an outsider looking in, but for what it is worth, I personally felt really deterred by all the idol discussion before posting. I don't want to sound mean about it or anything, I'm just really not interested in looking at or discussing idol culture when I want to talk to some of you guys about Korean electro, house, or rap music (which is some of the best I've ever heard personally).
It just seems like the majority of the posts in here are about idol stuff - K-Pop songs, concerts, photos, and TV. There's an argument to be made for the overlap in the music sure but as far as I'm aware there isn't a ridiculous amount of overlap between the indie music scene and all of the idol stuff, at least not enough for it to all be shoved into one giant thread where, for instance, a link to a new Casker song is going to get lost between Running Man gifs and pictures from photo ops and gifs of idol girls looking out a window and waving.
Anyway, that's just my perspective on that. I don't want to seem like I'm bursting in here criticizing the thread or anything.
Isn't that way too broad a topic though?