
Audra Connolly and Willow Lyou at JY Hall
Ask an expat why they haven’t gone home yet, and you’re likely to hear something about “community.” It’s an important word to independent musicians too. Strong bonds form in between open mic nights, coffee shop gigs, small venue lineups and even street corner busking. Audra Connolly moved to Ilsan (Gyeonggi province) to teach English, but...

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...