Amplify Korea Podcast

Episode 101 is full of new music from the last month, including Say Sue Me's contribution to the Busan Biennale, a new digital single from Roots Redeem, and more music from Daegu, Busan, and Seoul. With Covid-19 numbers going down, but still not clear, I'm still not comfortable sharing event information just yet. On the other hand, there's been so much new music to try and keep on top of, it's a welcome break to stay home and listen. I also don't have much choice, as this episode was recorded from quarantine after returning to Korea last week. I'm also dealing with an ear infection, so apologies if there are any sound issues in this weeks show that I didn't catch.

Episode 100 of Amplify Korea takes a look back at some releases I missed, along with a collection of new songs released over the last week or so. With Covid numbers still rising in Korea I’m not comfortable promoting any live events just yet. Thankfully, there’s still a lot of great music to listen to, and a number of Bandcamp links where you can support the bands by buying their music.

Episode 99 focuses solely on new music in a week where events are cancelled all over the country. There are new releases from nine different acts. There are also 2 demos from bands in Busan and Daegu. Finally, there’s information on a great Tumblbug project by Big Baby Driver that needs your support. Check the notes below for the link, and a whole host of Bandcamp pages to add to your wishlist. With the current Covid-19 situation in Korea, most shows are cancelled. While there are still some going ahead at the time of recording, the numbers are getting quite scary, and the last thing the scene needs is a new cluster connected to a music show.

Episode 98 has a host of new releases, with details on a bunch of shows happening in Seoul and Jeju. There are previews of new albums by Lubless, Dragonfly Trio, and Cifika, along with new singles by Kim Sawol, Alary Kansion, Rum Kicks, and Yeseo. There is still a backlog of new music that I’m trying to squeeze in to the show each week, this is the first time I’ve picked 12 tracks for the show. Given the current situation with Covid-19 outbreaks around the country, be sure to double check shows are still going ahead before you go out. If you do go to a show, don’t forget your mask.

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Episode 97 has new music from Wesh Wesh, Rainbow99, Dead Chant, and UZA & Cat Psalm. There’s also news on events taking place in Busan, Jinhae Marine Park, Seoul, and streaming online.

Episode 96 has new music from Talkbats, Chu Da Hye, GoryMurgy, and Closet Radio, along with news on events by The Tunas, Kwon Tree, Vanillare, and more. There’s also news on all the shenanigans around World Domination Vol.2, which was released through World Domination Inc. There’s a release show at Club Sharp in Seoul this Saturday, and a 7” record to pick up from Bandcamp.

Episode 95 has new music from Busan bands Hoppers and Cowchips, with news on events in Jeju, Busan, and Seoul.

Evenif - City Lights

Banana Moon (Bandcamp

Episode 94 has new music from Coreyah, Hoksimolla, Shin Hantae & The Reggae Soul, and more. Plus news on events in Busan, Daegu, and Seoul. Check the podcast’s Instagram and Facebook pages for a selection of more events taking place in both Seoul and the South.

Episode 93 has new music from Ulsan, Busan, and Seoul, including new albums from Dead Buttons and Telefly. There’s news on live shows in Seoul and Busan, but there are many more live events I couldn’t get around to this week. Check out the Amplify Korea instagram for more information.

Episode 92 has new music from acts in Jeju and Seoul, with news on events in Busan, Daegu, Seoul, and Jeju. Check out the links in the show notes for more music you can buy from these bands over on Bandcamp.