Q&A: Wye Oak
The Wye Oak tree in Wye Mills, Maryland was the largest white oak tree in the Unites States before it was destroyed in a thunderstorm in 2002. Equally as distinguished is the indie folk rock duo of the same name comprised of Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner, who will perform two shows in Korea as...
Events in Seoul This Week: May 9th – 16th
Here’s a bunch of stuff that’s going on this week(end). ONGOING Memories of India A Korean photographer is exhibiting his travel documentation of India at the Embassy’s of India, Seoul’s cultural centre until May 18th. The photos were recently featured on the Wall Street Journal’s WSJ blog. Lotus Lantern Festival and Parade One of the...
Back to the CRACKHOUSE
This genius party playlist is a Chincha exclusive from @SILKJUICE ’head chump’ (his words) Zach H (@zhooker). It transfuses the best of what the killer DJs at the Seoul underground label are currently playing at their blowouts, the next of which is this Friday night at Cakeshop in Itaewon. In a nutshell, it’s all about “+...
At Search for Spirits on the Island of Rocks, Wind and Women
At Search for Spirits on the Island of Rocks, Wind and Women is a feature-length documentary currently in its post-production stage, created by long-term Jeju resident Giuseppe (Joey) Rossitano. The director was inspired to document the lives of local shamans, known as Jeju musok, when his original film focusing on the island’s ghost stories took...
Television Live in Seoul
Much like their debut album, Television’s first time performing on the Korean Peninsula seems to have crept up on us without much of a fanfare, but if we are to learn anything from their seminal history it must surely be not to underestimate them. The New York art-punk legends will strut their delightfully angular stuff...
Boriam Temple at Namhae Island
I hate planning events or organising my folders at my work desk. Planning my birthday is no exception, hence text messages flooding in on the eve of my 23rd, nagging me as to what the plan was or to remind me that I am one inch closer to being officially an ajushi. I was lucky to...
Events in Seoul This Week: 2nd – 9th of May 2013
What’s going on this week in Seoul? Loads, that’s what. ONGOING Seoul Open Art Fair at COEX The Seoul Open Art Fair is at COEX mall until the 6th of May. Exhibitions include art from G20 representative Hwang Ho Sup, a sculpture show, and a collection of works from young artists. Entry cost is W10,000...
51+ Festival (51플러스 뉴스) at Mullae Arts Space
Giacomo Lee wrote an ace round-up and preview of this weekend’s 51+ Festival at Mullae Art Space and allowed us to republish it. Bookmark his blog for more on alternative music in Seoul. Interested in seeing the best indie and alternative acts Seoul has to offer? A little bored of Hongdae? Then heard on over...
