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Paraglow
Paraglow is the extended play (EP) by South Korean singer-songwriter Parannoul and Asian Glow. The album was released on 21 September 2022. Background Parannoul and Asian Glow are two representative artists of the shoegaze scene that started in South Korea since 2020. They already collaborated EPs through ''Downfall of the Neon Youth'', and prior to the EP's release, they also joined the crew Digital Dawn, which includes Brokenteeth, Wapddi, Della Zyr and Fin Fior. Critical reception Ian Cohen of Pitchfork reviewed "''Paraglow'', a new joint release from the Seoul artists feels like a true collaboration, fusing their distinct styles with shoegaze production and alt-rock guitars." Konstantinos Pappis of Our Culture Mag ''Our Culture Mag'' (stylised ourculture) is a British arts and culture online magazine launched in 2016 by Modestas Mankus, based in Cambridge, England. It covers film, fashion, music, art, photography and literature. History In 2016, Modesta ... descr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Glow
Shin Gyeongwon (; born June 14, 2001), better known by their stage name Asian Glow (), is a South Korean slacker rock musician. They have released five albums: ''Nosferadoof'' (2020), ''Cull Ficle'' (2021), '' Stalled Flutes, Means'' (2022), ''Unwired Detour'' (2024) and ''11100011'' (2025). Career Prior to the solo project, Shin was a member of the shoegaze band FØG, and also made music under various monikers and projects. In 2020, they released their first album ''Nosferadoof under'' the stage name Asian Glow, and later gained attention from fans of emo music on YouTube and Reddit. In 2021, they released their second full-length album, ''Cull Ficle''. Later that year, they released a split album, ''Downfall Of The Neon Youth'' with close musicians Parannoul and . In 2022, they collaborated with Swedish musician Weatherday, releasing the EP ''Weatherglow''. In June, they released their third album '' Stalled Flutes, Means''. In August, they performed alongside Parannoul, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parannoul
Parannoul (; born 2001) is a pseudonymous South Korean shoegaze musician. He has released four solo albums: ''Let's Walk on the Path of a Blue Cat'' (2020), ''To See the Next Part of the Dream'' (2021), ''After the Magic'' (2023) and '' Sky Hundred'' (2024). Parannoul has collaborated with other shoegaze musicians like Asian Glow of South Korea and of Brazil, releasing the split album, '' Downfall of the Neon Youth'' (2021), and later the '' Paraglow'' EP in 2022. In 2024, he worked with the international rap group Fax Gang to make the album ''Scattersun''. Parannoul has also released music under other pseudonyms, including the ambient and new age ''Rough and Beautiful Place'' (2022) as Mydreamfever, as well as several now-deleted albums as laststar. He is one of the most representative musicians in the shoegaze scene, which has emerged as a new trend in the South Korean indie music scene since 2021. Career Parannoul released his first and second albums, ''Let's Walk on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After The Magic
''After the Magic'' is the third studio album by South Korean shoegaze musician Parannoul. It was released on January 28, 2023 through Topshelf Records, making it his first album not to be self-released. The album was preceded by two singles: "Insomnia" on November 9, 2022, and "We Shine at Night" on January 11, 2023. Parannoul described the album as "not what you expected, but what I always wanted", and stated it was inspired by dreams he had after finishing his previous album, ''To See the Next Part of the Dream''. Critical reception Upon its release, ''After the Magic'' was generally well-received by music critics. Reviewing the album for AllMusic, Paul Simpson described it as "Parannoul's breakthrough moment, featuring their most memorable songwriting to date as well as their most stunning arrangements. Not quite as overtly emo-influenced as previous releases, ''After the Magic'' draws more from chiming, melodic '90s alt-rock, adding electronic flourishes such as glitches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stalled Flutes, Means
''Stalled Flutes, Means'' (stylised in Stalled Flutes, means) is the third studio album by South Korean rock singer-songwriter Asian Glow. The album was released on 13 June 2022, and ''Sneezing: Seasonal Creators'' was released as a single prior to the album's release. Critical reception JohnnyoftheWell of Sputnikmusic reviewed "Though tallest and most majestic, it’s just one moment on an album teeming with moments building and moments escaping: grasp one, however fleetingly and you can grasp them all." Jay Honeycomb, the critic of PopMatters ''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, ... and No Transmission described the album as "The confidence he has in his craft typically comes with hard-won struggles and failures. On the other hand, the songs have a youthful passion, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoegaze
Shoegaze (originally called shoegazing and sometimes conflated with dream pop) is a subgenre of indie rock, indie and alternative rock characterized by its ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion (music), distortion and effects, audio feedback, feedback, and overwhelming volume.Pete Prown / Harvey P. Newquist: "One faction came to be known as dream-pop or "shoegazers" (for their habit of looking at the ground while playing the guitars on stage). They were musicians who played trancelike, ethereal music that was composed of numerous guitars playing heavy droning chords wrapped in echo effects and phase shifters.", Hal Leonard 1997, It emerged in Ireland and the United Kingdom in the late 1980s among neo-psychedelic groups who usually stood motionless during live performances in a detached, non-confrontational state. The name comes from the heavy use of effects pedals, as the performers were often looking down at their pedals during such concerts. My Bloody Valentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of 15 to 30 minutes. An EP is usually less cohesive than an album and more "non-committal". An extended play (EP) originally referred to a specific type of 45 revolutions per minute, rpm phonograph record other than 78 rpm standard play (SP) and 33 rpm LP record, long play (LP), but , also applies to mid-length Compact disc, CDs and Music download, downloads. EPs are considered "less expensive and less time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album, and have long been popular with punk and indie bands. In K-pop and J-pop, they are usually referred to as Mini-LP, mini-albums. Background History EPs were released in various sizes in different eras. The earliest multi-track records, issued around 1919 by Grey Gull Records, were Vertic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stereogum
''Stereogum'' is a daily Internet publication that focuses on music news, reviews, interviews, and commentary. The site was created in January 2002 by Scott Lapatine. ''Stereogum'' was one of the first MP3 blogs and has received several awards and citations, including the PLUG Award for Music Blog of the Year, '' Blender''s Powergeek 25, and '' Entertainment Weekly''s Best Music Websites. The site was named an Official Honoree of the Webby Awards in the music category and won the OMMA Award for Web Site Excellence in the Entertainment/Music category. In 2011, ''Stereogum'' won '' The Village Voice''s Music Blog of the Year. History The site was named after a lyric from the song "Radio #1" by the French electronic duo Air. In late 2006, ''Stereogum'' received an investment from Bob Pittman's private investment entity The Pilot Group. In November 2007, it was purchased by SpinMedia (formerly known as Buzz Media). April 2008 saw the launch of '' Videogum'', a sister site f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoegaze
Shoegaze (originally called shoegazing and sometimes conflated with dream pop) is a subgenre of indie rock, indie and alternative rock characterized by its ethereal mixture of obscured vocals, guitar distortion (music), distortion and effects, audio feedback, feedback, and overwhelming volume.Pete Prown / Harvey P. Newquist: "One faction came to be known as dream-pop or "shoegazers" (for their habit of looking at the ground while playing the guitars on stage). They were musicians who played trancelike, ethereal music that was composed of numerous guitars playing heavy droning chords wrapped in echo effects and phase shifters.", Hal Leonard 1997, It emerged in Ireland and the United Kingdom in the late 1980s among neo-psychedelic groups who usually stood motionless during live performances in a detached, non-confrontational state. The name comes from the heavy use of effects pedals, as the performers were often looking down at their pedals during such concerts. My Bloody Valentin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visla Magazine
''Visla Magazine'' () is a South Korean online magazine that publishes articles, columns, and interviews of various subcultures such as music, arts, and fashion. History Visla Magazine was founded in December 2012. The magazine was conducted in the form of 2 publishers, and 2 editors in the beginning. In 2023, Visla Magazine cooperated in Itaewon Itaewon (; ) is a commercial district in Seoul, South Korea, known for its nightlife and multi-ethnic population. Etymology The name Itaewon was originally derived from the name of an inn located there during the Joseon period. Today it's calle ...'s business district recovery project held by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and held an exhibition on the theme of Itaewon. References External links * South Korean music websites Magazines established in 2012 Online music magazines published in South Korea Fashion magazines {{webzine-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brokenteeth
Kim Minha (; born February 28, 1999), better known by his stage name Brokenteeth (stylised BrokenTeeth; ), is a South Korean shoegaze musician. He has released two albums: '' The Letters (편지)'' (2021) and '' How to Sink Slowly (추락은 천천히)'' (2023). Career BrokenTeeth debuted with his first album, '' The Letters (편지)'', in 2021. The album gained popularity when it was introduced on YouTube. In February 2022 he released his new single, ''Paradox (당신의 사랑이 늘 행복하기를)''. He joined the crew Digital Dawn, which includes Parannoul, Asian Glow, Wapddi, Della Zyr and Fin Fior, and held a concert together in September 2022. He later performed on The EBS space. In December 2022, he released the single ''Heaven Express (again)'', which was also featured by Della Zyr. On February 23, 2023, he released his second studio album, '' How to Sink Slowly (추락은 천천히)''. Sunnyvale of Sputnikmusic described the album as "No matter how beautiful a giv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
