NEW YORK (AFP) - Experimental artist Brian Eno has announced a new album that focuses on unencumbered human voices as he explores the legacies of World War I and the Titanic.　The groundbreaking British electronic designer, known for his work with David Bowie, Roxy Music and Talking Heads, said that the album, “The Ship,” would come out on April 29.　“On a musical level, I wanted to make a record of songs that didn't rely on the normal underpinnings of rhythmic structure and chord progressions but

Rick Springfield　“Rocket Science”　(Frontiers Records)　Rick Springfield sprinkles the sounds of country music across his 18th album, with banjos, steel guitars and mandolins underpinning electric guitars and his energetic vocals on “Rocket Science.”　Even at age 66, Springfield has been working hard, building up his resume like a Boy Scout trying to earn an elusive merit badge.　A stint on the second season of HBO’s “True Detective,” a role opposite Meryl Streep on “Ricki and the Flash,” a novel an

Vince Gill　“Down To My Last Bad Habit”　(MCA Nashville) 　Perhaps Vince Gill highlights his Gibson ES-355_the guitar B.B. King made famous_in his new publicity photos and CD artwork for a reason. “Down To My Last Bad Habit,” Gill‘s first album in four years, features plenty of blues tones, sustained notes, and gut-bucket grooves. 　A top-tier guitarist, Gill emphasizes that skill on southern roadhouse rockers “Reasons For The Tears I Cry” and “Make You Feel Real Good.” His interplay with steel guit

Carrie Rodriguez and the Sacred Hearts　“Lola"　(Thirty Tigers/Luz)　 　On “Lola,” singer Carrie Rodriguez alternates between English and Spanish, sometimes switching in midsentence as she creates a distinctive musical language. 　The melding of cultures can be a beautiful thing, especially when orchestrated by such a talented cast. The Sacred Hearts includes bassist Viktor Krauss and the ubiquitous guitarist Bill Frisell putting their special stamp on the material.　And then there’s Rodriguez, a vers

The K-pop girl group Cosmic Girls unveiled their debut album Thursday.　The 12-member group of nine Korean and three Chinese members released its first album “Would You Like?” at noon on major Korean music streaming sites. The album has five songs, including the title track “MoMoMo,” as well as “Catch Me,” “Take My Breath” and “Tick Tock.” 　“The girl group has been generating a lot of buzz in the K-pop industry, under the wings of Starship’s winning strategies and China’s largest talent agency Yu

Inarguably one of the world’s best known jukebox musicals and one of the country’s most popular live stage productions, “Mamma Mia!” has returned to Seoul with its all-Korean cast.　One of the leading ladies belting out ABBA’s classic hits in this year’s production is popular Girls’ Generation starlet Seohyun who plays the role of the 20-year-old bride-to-be Sophie. Girls’ Generation member Seohyun stars as Sophie in this year’s musical production of “Mamma Mia!” (Seensee Company)　“I did not want

Producers group Mad Soul Child’s sole vocalist Jinsil and Epik High member Tablo released a collaboration song “Do Do Do” at noon Tuesday, said Jinsil’s agency Happy Tribe Entertainment.　“Do Do Do” is described as neo-soul infused with jazz and punk, with its theme and mood perfectly suited for Jinsil’s soulful voice and Tablo’s rapping. The song features the story of a couple in a state of ennui as a metaphor for the emptiness and weariness of everyday life.Jinsil, a member of musical group Mad

This is the fifth article in a series that explores the driving forces behind hallyu and the global rise of Korean pop culture. --Ed.　Since the first wave of idol stars and groups created the musical and social sensation in the late 1990s that has become today’s K-pop culture, one entertainment company has always stayed a step ahead.　The home of H.O.T, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation and EXO and many more household names, S.M. Entertainment has yet to suffer a major failure -- despite

Mysterious, funky, and sexy, Taemin’s first full-length album shows he is looking beyond SHINee’s music

The music of legendary rock band the Beatles will be available on streaming music services in Korea from Feb. 29, Universal Music Korea announced Monday.　The label said that 307 tracks from the group’s 17 albums will be made available on 10 Korean online and mobile music streaming services, including MelOn, Naver Music, Ginie, Bugs, Mnet, Soribada and Kakao Music.The Beatles (Universal Music Korea)　The original 13 studio albums -- including the group’s debut album “Please Please Me” released in