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15 Korean rock and metal artists you need to know, from DAY6 to Madmans Esprit

In recent years, the eyes of the world have gradually turned toward South Korea thanks to its pop culture exports, Netflix K-drama Squid Game, K-pop idols BTS and Oscar-winning movie Parasite, to name a few. Meanwhile, the K-rock and metal scene has rock and rolled along, waiting for its time to shine on the global […]

BURSTERS forge their own K-rock path with soaring new single “Colors”

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of rock worldwide, then consider BURSTERS. The five-piece South Korean band are bringing their own rules to the K-rock game, and they’re teaming up with AltPress to exclusively debut their first single, “Colors,” off forthcoming sophomore release, Once and for All. BURSTERS—vocalist Daegun Roh, bassist Hwanhee Jo, drummer […]

10 bands for K-pop fans looking for something different

With the K-pop craze in full force, it’s easy to forget that South Korea is home for many amazing bands spanning from pop punk to alt-rock. K-pop’s dominance makes it hard to imagine how a genre such as rock could ever flourish within the country’s music industry. If you love K-pop but also want to […]