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MYK finds rebirth in rock as Saltnpaper

May 23, 2013

Hip-hop artist lends his voice to a new sound
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei releases ‘Dumbass’

May 22, 2013

BEIJING (AFP) ― Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei released a foul-mouthed heavy rock song titled “Dumbass” on Wednesday, with a video parodying his months in police detention.The video accompanying the song, posted online, shows Ai under interrogation, marking a document with a red thumbprint, and wearing a black hood labelled “Criminal,” before being scrutinized by guards in a prison shower.Ai said he had created the five-minute video, which is peppered with foul language and also shows guards
Lee Hyori’s ‘Monochrome’ sweeps charts

May 22, 2013

K-pop singer Lee Hyori’s much-awaited comeback album “Monochrome” has swept the local music charts, proving her to be a force to be reckoned with despite her three-year hiatus from the music scene. The lead track, “Bad Girls,” from Lee’s fifth studio album topped the charts on Melon, Naver, Olleh and Bugs immediately upon its release on Tuesday while eight of the album’s 16 tracks were ranked in the top 10 on Bugs and Olleh. Seven tracks listed in the top 10 chart on Naver Music. “Bad Girls” was
‘Voice of Korea’ judges share coaching techniques

May 21, 2013

Music survival program’s second season down to 8 finalists
Uangel Voice recruits new members

May 20, 2013

Uangel Voice foundation, which has been discovering and supporting young talented classical musicians since 2007, is recruiting new members ahead of releasing a new album. The new members will have the opportunity to participate in the recording of the upcoming album.The foundation has two groups, a male quintet, Uangel Voice, and a musical team, Uvoice. Uangel Voice is made up of three tenors, a baritone and a bass. The quintet has released three albums since 2008. With powerful yet sweet voice
Sarah Brightman to feature ‘space dream’ in Korea

May 19, 2013

“Queen of Popera” Sarah Brightman will be back in Korea to feature her latest songs at BEXCO in Busan on July 21 and Seoul’s Gymnastics Stadium of Olympic Park on July 26.The classical crossover soprano’s tour will cover the songs from her latest album, “Dream Chaser,” which was inspired by her dream of traveling to the International Space Station on board the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft. Based on the plan that will make her the first musician to travel into space in 2015, the organizers will proje
Denmark’s de Forest wins Eurovision Song Contest

May 19, 2013

MALMO, Sweden (AP) ― Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest has won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune “Only Teardrops,” despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine.Juries and television viewers across Europe awarded the barefoot, hippie-chic de Forest for the catchy love song that is driven by her deep, Shakira-like voice. She received a total of 281 points in the glitzy music battle, which also featured a bi
Mraz and his band serenade 18,000 fans

May 19, 2013

American pop singer-songwriter Jason Mraz made his way back to his Korean fans on Friday night, and despite it being the musician’s sixth performance in the country, the geek in the pink still managed to attract around 18,000 fans to Jamsil Sports Complex. Opening acts for the show included Superstar K4 winner Roy Kim, who performed his new single “Spring, Spring, Spring,” as well as 25-year-old up-and-coming British singer Joe Brooks. When Mraz finally took the stage, he opened with his 2011 p
Greenplugged heralds start of festival season

May 19, 2013

Music festival season officially kicked off in Korea on Friday with the two-day Greenplugged Festival at Nanji Hangang River Park.With some of the hottest Korean bands hitting the stage, the festival was packed with rock lovers of all ages.The sets started around noon each day with seven stages running on a staggered schedule throughout the weekend.Friday brought reggae group Windy City, hip-hop due Supreme Team and indie band Bye Bye Badman, as well as popular rock band Pia.Set next to the Hang
Eyelike: Eric Church is rocking on live album

May 16, 2013

Eric Church is rocking on live albumEric Church“Caught in the Act”(EMI Nashville)On the heels of Eric Church‘s first million-selling album, “Chief,” and after achieving his first pair of No. 1 hits in the last two years, the country music rebel takes the unusual step of releasing a 17-song concert album, “Caught in the Act.” The move points out that Church is selling out arenas not on the number of top hits he has, but on his reputation as a macho guy who likes to party -- and put on an exciting
Metallica and Muse to perform at ‘Super Concert’

May 16, 2013

American heavy metal band Metallica and English alternative rock band Muse will perform at Hyundai Card Super Concert 19 Citybreak in Seoul, the credit card company said on Wednesday. Muse will perform first on Aug. 17 followed by Metallica on Aug. 18.It will be Metallica’s first appearance in Korea in seven years: The band visited the country in 1998 and 2006. For Muse, the upcoming concert will mark the band’s fifth performance in the country. Their most recent show was at the 2010 Jisan Valle
Psy to present at Billboard Music Awards

May 16, 2013

South Korean rapper Psy will attend the Billboard Music Awards 2013 on Sunday as a nominee and presenter.Psy is one of the celebrities that will present an award during the ceremony, which is scheduled air live in the United States from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Other presenters include Cee-Lo Green, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion and Shania Twain, according to the Billboard's Web site Thursday.Psy, whose real name is park Jae-sang, is the first Korean to present an award during the sho
HotSechGodRG to deliver memories of the ’90s

May 15, 2013

Project group HotSechGodRG released their first music video Tuesday through their cable channel reality show “Handsome Boys of 20th Century.” HotSechGodRG is a group formed of members from former idol groups H.O.T, Sechs Kies, g.o.d, and NRG. The music video is the group’s first project marking the creation of the group. NRG’s debut song “I Can Do It!” was picked for the music video in which the former idols salute their past by presenting a perfectly synchronized group dance, wearing orange jum
Global Icon plays up boyish charms

May 15, 2013

GI ladies portray tough, in-your-face image
K-pop veterans Shinhwa to embark on Asia tour

May 14, 2013

The longest-running Korean idol group, Shinhwa, will embark on their Asia tour in June with their upcoming album, “The Classic.” They will make stops at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong on June 8, Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, NK101 hall in Taipei, Makuhari Messe hall in Tokyo, MasterCard Center in Beijing and finish up at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul on Aug. 3 and 4.The 15-year old group will release a new album on May 16; it will be their 11th full-length album. Reservations for