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Korea Herald
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Singer on President Obama's playlist coming to Seoul
Indie singer-songwriter Faye Webster to perform at Musinsa Garage in July American indie singer-songwriter Faye Webster will hold her first concert in Korea. On Thursday, concert promoter MPMG announced that Webster would perform on July 23 at Musinsa Garage in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Webster began singing at 14 and released her debut album at 16, showcasing her talent at an early age. Over the years, she has crafted a distinctive sound that blends indie pop, alternative country and R&B. Her 2021 album "I Know I'm Funny Haha" reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Folk Chart. Notably, the album's "Better Distractions" was included in former US President Barack Obama's list of favorite songs that year. Webster continues to explore various genres and push creative boundaries. In March 2024, she released the collaborative single "Lego Ring" with rapper Lil Yachty, her high school friend. She is also gaining recognition as a live performer, securing spots in the lineups of major global music festivals, including the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the 2025 Fuji Rock Festival. Tickets for her Seoul concert will go on sale at 10 a.m., April 2 on Interpark Ticket.
Korea Herald
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Indie bands from Korea, Japan come together in one-day festival
Five bands from Korea, Japan to perform at Reciprocity 2025 taking place at Musinsa Garage Indie music festival Reciprocity 2025 is set to take place March 22 at Musinsa Garage in Mapo-gu, Seoul, bringing together some of the best indie bands from Korea and Japan on one stage. Representing Korea, 2 Day Old Sneakers will open the festival. Formed in 2018, the four-member band carries on the tradition of Korean garage rock, capturing the complicated minds of youth in their music. Bulgogi Disco, known for blending '70s and '80s disco sounds with punk and alternative rock, will also perform. Japanese band Suichu Spica has been confirmed for the lineup. Originally from Kyoto and now active mainly in Tokyo, Suichu Spica fuses math rock and post-rock with pop influences to create its unique sound. This year, the band is also set to perform at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in March. Johnnivan, a five-member multinational band with members from Korea, the US and Japan, was formed in Tokyo in 2018. The band, whose music is deeply influenced by the nostalgic disco sounds of the '70s and '80s, performed at the DMZ Peace Festival in Korea last year. Also joining the festival is Breimen, a five-member alternative funk band. Built on the rhythms of R&B and soul, the band showcases powerful energy and a distinct sound. Recently, the band earned broader recognition among Koreans with its song "Rolling Stone," which was featured as the final song in the popular anime "Dr. Stone." Tickets for Reciprocity 2025 are available through Interpark.
