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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ADOY
Asian Glow
BULGOGIDISCO
Billy Carter
Bye Bye Badman
CHS
Dabda
Dasutt
JAMBINAI
JANNABI
Kiha & The Faces
Lacuna
Love X Stereo
Mid-Air Thief
Mukimukimanmansu
Nerd Connection
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SURL
Silica Gel
So!YoON!
Sultan of the Disco
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JANNABI
So!YoON!
SE SO NEON
Nerd Connection
Silica Gel
ADOY
Mid-Air Thief
off the menu
SURL
Asian Glow
Lacuna
Dasutt
CHS
Love X Stereo
Kiha & The Faces
Bye Bye Badman
Sultan of the Disco
JAMBINAI
BULGOGIDISCO
Mukimukimanmansu
Dabda
Billy Carter