South By SouthWest (SXSW) has announced the second round of artists set to appear at the 2015 festival and, like the years prior, South Korea is being represented again this year.
In the last couple of years, acts like F(X) , Jay Park , HyunA , Nell , and Jambinai have all made appearances. Thus far the 2015 line up covers a variety of genres of Korean music from Indie, doo whop to traditional there really is something for everyone.
The SXSW festival is held in the city of Austin, Texas. There are three categories if you will.
Interactive March 13th – 17th
Film March 13th – 21st
Music march 17th – 22nd
This years line up includes (just to name a few)
No Brain , this group is among the “whose who” of Korean punk. This will be the groups third appearance at SXSW.
“A Glass Of Soju”
The Barbarettes are a lovely trio who preforms Korean and America doo whop music from the 1950 and 1960’s.
“Be My Baby” (Originally done by The Ronettes)
Asian Chairshot , whenever I hear anyone complain that rock is dead I know they are not looking over in Korea where the genre is very much alive and kicking. This group is just an example of that fact with a musically style that a fusion of all the rock style combined into one excellent package.
“Mask Dance”
But there are more including set to preform so be sure to check them out as well.
Eastern Sidekick
YB
Victim Mentality
HEO
Big Phony
EE
For a complete list of the music acts scheduled to preform this year check out the SXSW homepage. What do you think about the growing popularity of Korean music in America? Leave your thoughts and comments below. Stay with Officially KMusic for all the latest Korean music and news.
Sources: Mirror Ball Music Official YouTube The Barbarettes Co YouTube Common Music YouTube KoreAm Journal / IAmKorean Homepage
Edited by: Alona Sass
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