Korean Indie Rock

Korean indie rock is a vibrant and eclectic genre characterized by its blend of catchy melodies, driving rhythms, and introspective lyrics, often infused with elements of post-punk, shoegaze, and electronic music. Emerging in the late 1990s and gaining momentum in the 2010s, the genre thrived in Seoul's underground music scene, where bands began experimenting with Western influences and traditional Korean sounds. Defined by its lo-fi production, jangly guitars, and emotive vocals, Korean indie rock often explores themes of youth culture, social disillusionment, and nostalgia. Drawing from international indie rock and Korean folk traditions, the genre has carved out a unique sonic identity, distinguished by its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and genre-bending eclecticism, making it a significant force in contemporary Korean music.

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Album - 9 Tracks - Released January 6, 2025
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  1. January 6, 2025
  2. December 26, 2024
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    ECHO
    1 tracks
  3. December 23
  4. December 12
  5. November 28
  6. November 26
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    30.5
    5 tracks
  7. November 6
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    D
    1 tracks
  8. October 27
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    XYRUP
    7 tracks
  9. October 14
  10. October 14
  11. September 19
  12. September 13
  13. September 10
  14. August 28
  15. August 12
  16. August 11
  17. August 6
  18. July 29
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    Ghost
    7 tracks
  19. July 27
  20. June 27
  21. June 23
  22. May 31
  23. May 30
  24. May 16
  25. May 7
  26. March 30
  27. March 12
  28. February 21
  29. February 21
  30. February 3
  31. January 6
  32. December 20, 2023
  33. October 11
  34. October 6
  35. October 4
  36. October 3
  37. September 20
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    John
    1 tracks
  38. September 13
  39. September 10
  40. September 5
  1. January 6, 2025
  2. November 26, 2024
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    30.5
    5 tracks
  3. October 27
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    XYRUP
    7 tracks
  4. September 13
  5. August 12
  6. August 11
  7. July 29
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    Ghost
    7 tracks
  8. February 3
  9. January 6
  10. December 20, 2023
  11. October 11
  12. September 13
  13. August 31
  14. August 25
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    Yonder
    5 tracks
  15. June 14
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    us
    6 tracks
  16. June 10
  17. May 17
  18. April 25
  19. April 13
  20. April 13