Amplify Korea Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 110 is the final episode of Amplify Korea hosted by myself, Philip Brett. Due to time commitments at work, it's the end of a run of 4 years of shows. Given this is episode 110 you can probably tell it's not been the most consistent of runs over those 4 years, with a number of changes since it started out as the Angle Magazine Podcast, changing to AMP, and finally settling on Amplify Korea. It's not all sad news though, with the awesome Michael Keogh taking over hosting duties, and bringing new energy and fresh ideas to the podcast starting from the next episode.

1. Crystal Tea - Master of Love
2. Neon Bunny - Call you
3. Windy Cat - Snow Fighter
4. Leaves Black - Flower
5. Meaningful Stone - Fade Away (Feat. Samui)
6. E_So - The Universe

Neon Bunny (Bandcamp)

Episode 109 is a mix of Christmas music old and new. It's the last episode of the year before a break for the holidays.

1. Tim Cushing - Snowflakes Falling Down
2. The Barberettes - Winter Wonderland
3. Gonne Choi - My Christmas is You
4. People and People - While I was watching Tv in Christmas Evening
5. Tamgu Life - Walk Through The Christmas
6. Say Sue Me - After This Winter
7. The Plastic Kiz - Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence
8. Polyp - Snowflakes
9. Love X Stereo - Christmas Sunset
10. Smoking Goose - Silent Night

• Smoking Goose (Bandcamp)
• Say Sue Me (Bandcamp)
• Tamgu Life (Bandcamp)
• People and People (Bandcamp)
• Gonne Choi (Bandcamp)
• Love X Stereo (Bandcamp)
• The Plastic Kiz (Home for the Holidays Compilation)

Episode 101 is full of new music from the last month, including Say Sue Me's contribution to the Busan Biennale, a new digital single from Roots Redeem, and more music from Daegu, Busan, and Seoul. With Covid-19 numbers going down, but still not clear, I'm still not comfortable sharing event information just yet. On the other hand, there's been so much new music to try and keep on top of, it's a welcome break to stay home and listen. I also don't have much choice, as this episode was recorded from quarantine after returning to Korea last week. I'm also dealing with an ear infection, so apologies if there are any sound issues in this weeks show that I didn't catch.

1. Hyangni - Aromatherapy (feat. Telefonist)
2. D_Fi - Wave
3. Gong Joong Geu Neul - Season
4. Fake Universe - A Lonely City Night
5. Coremagazine - Hymn
6. Roots Redeem - Shaman Rock
7. Luli Lee - Live In Sunset
8. Kim Sawol - Heaven
9. Lose My Memory - Dance Alone
10. Curlydraw - Mystery
11. Sons of Tiger - TGTD
12. Say Sue Me - Daily Walking Rehearsals

• Gong Joong Geu Neul (Bandcamp)
• Roots Redeem (Bandcamp)
• Busan Biennale (Soundcloud)
• Sons of Tiger (Bandcamp)
• Kim Sawol (Bandcamp)
• Say Sue Me (Bandcamp)
• Luli Lee (Bandcamp)
• CoreMagazine (Bandcamp)
• Lose My Memory (YouTube)
• Angle Magazine Patreon

Episode 100 of Amplify Korea takes a look back at some releases I missed, along with a collection of new songs released over the last week or so. With Covid numbers still rising in Korea I’m not comfortable promoting any live events just yet. Thankfully, there’s still a lot of great music to listen to, and a number of Bandcamp links where you can support the bands by buying their music.

1. Bakju Young - Somewhere
2. Igloo - Big Wave
3. Quinn - Diaper Revolution
4. Purple Whale - Only When I Don’t Hold Your Hand Is Hugging You
5. Universe Mongae - ❤Fling❤
6. Seoulmoon - Festival
7. Eglaf - If You Feel Like...
8. ...Whatever That Means - Revolving Doors
9. UltraLazy - He (STILL) Loves Me
10. TwoFive - What Is At The End Of The Universe
11. Band Bower - Spring Dream (Lullaby)

• Bakju Young (Bandcamp)
• Seasonal Signals (Bandcamp)
• ...Whatever That Means (Bandcamp)
• UltraLazy (Bandcamp)
• TwoFive (Bandcamp)
• Angle Magazine (Patreon)

Episode 99 focuses solely on new music in a week where events are cancelled all over the country. There are new releases from nine different acts. There are also 2 demos from bands in Busan and Daegu. Finally, there’s information on a great Tumblbug project by Big Baby Driver that needs your support. Check the notes below for the link, and a whole host of Bandcamp pages to add to your wishlist. With the current Covid-19 situation in Korea, most shows are cancelled. While there are still some going ahead at the time of recording, the numbers are getting quite scary, and the last thing the scene needs is a new cluster connected to a music show.

1. Hathaway - Night (Demo)
2. Polyp - Save Me (Demo)
3. CHS - Night Ocean
4. Silica Gel - Kyo181
5. Glam Gould - Waves
6. Raai - Beautiful Ocean
7. Siot and Breeze - Thought Thought Thought
8. Big Baby Driver X 이혜지 - Alone, Together
9. Chohyun - Song From The Moon
10. Pinan - Under The Cloudless Sky
11. Deadbuttons - 40-Year-Old Little Boy
12. Jangmyungsun - Remiel

• Glam Gould (Bandcamp)
• Raai (Bandcamp)
• Chohyun (Bandcamp)
• Deadbuttons (Bandcamp)
• Jangmyungsun (Bandcamp)
• Big Baby Driver X 이혜지 (Tumblbug)

Episode 98 has a host of new releases, with details on a bunch of shows happening in Seoul and Jeju. There are previews of new albums by Lubless, Dragonfly Trio, and Cifika, along with new singles by Kim Sawol, Alary Kansion, Rum Kicks, and Yeseo. There is still a backlog of new music that I’m trying to squeeze in to the show each week, this is the first time I’ve picked 12 tracks for the show. Given the current situation with Covid-19 outbreaks around the country, be sure to double check shows are still going ahead before you go out. If you do go to a show, don’t forget your mask.

1. Born.D - Raise Your Voice
2. Cifika - Reborn
3. Yeseo - Blood Stream
4. Moonsun - Mon Coeur (feat. Samuel Seo)
5. Omar & The Eastern Power - Healing
6. Dragonfly Trio - Dream
7. Rum Kicks - Goodbye Song
8. Alary-Kansion - Gainism
9. Lubless - Mermaid
10. Monotheism - There Was Nothing In Heaven
11. Fogstar - Music
12. Kim Sawol - Ray

• Omar & The Eastern Power (Bandcamp)
• Dragonfly Trio (Bandcamp)
• Monotheism (Bandcamp)
• Kim Sawol (Bandcamp)

Thanks to Patron Supporters Suné Horn, Michael Keogh, and Chris Park for supporting this episode. For more content and rewards, join us on Patreon. Angle Magazine Patreon

Episode 97 has new music from Wesh Wesh, Rainbow99, Dead Chant, and UZA & Cat Psalm. There’s also news on events taking place in Busan, Jinhae Marine Park, Seoul, and streaming online.

1. Wesh Wesh - 해야
2. Cadejo - Cyber Holiday (feat. Nucksal)
3. The Next Generation - The King of Dance
4. Kuang Program - You or Me
5. Rainbow99 - 205
6. Dead Chant - Jimmy’s Punk
7. Badlamb - Sodom
8. Airy - New Universe
9. UZA & Cat Psalm - La Vie En Rose
10. JTong - 오 직 직 진 (feat. Lowdown 30)

• Kuang Program (Bandcamp)
• Rainbow99 (Bandcamp)
• The Next Generation (Bandcamp)
• UZA & Cat Psalm (Bandcamp)
• Airy (Bandcamp)
• Angle Magazine Patreon
• Tape & Post
• Seendosi 5th Anniversary

Episode 96 has new music from Talkbats, Chu Da Hye, GoryMurgy, and Closet Radio, along with news on events by The Tunas, Kwon Tree, Vanillare, and more. There’s also news on all the shenanigans around World Domination Vol.2, which was released through World Domination Inc. There’s a release show at Club Sharp in Seoul this Saturday, and a 7” record to pick up from Bandcamp.

1. Talkbats - Talkbats
2. GoryMurgy - Regicide
3. Vanillare - Rocket Full of Tears
4. Biuret - The End of the World.
5. Closet Radio - Never Walk Alone
6. The Tunas - Moon
7. Adios Audio - Dissolve
8. Kwon Tree - Glorious Days
9. Chu Da Hye - Ssalm
10. Wings of the Isang - Incense

• World Domination Vol.2 (Bandcamp)
• GoryMurgy (Bandcamp)
• Wings of the Isang (Bandcamp)

Episode 95 has new music from Busan bands Hoppers and Cowchips, with news on events in Jeju, Busan, and Seoul.

Evenif - City Lights
Ha Heonjin Band - Accepted Me Again Hoppers - Surfing Cowboy Cowchips - 축제는 보이지 않아요 ( I can’t see the festival) Banana Moon - One Winningshot - Sunshine Sonic Stones - Lost Lights ABTB - My People Wedance - City Punk Ohelen&Choisol - 413

Banana Moon (Bandcamp Winning Shot (Bandcamp) Wedance (Bandcamp)

Episode 94 has new music from Coreyah, Hoksimolla, Shin Hantae & The Reggae Soul, and more. Plus news on events in Busan, Daegu, and Seoul. Check the podcast’s Instagram and Facebook pages for a selection of more events taking place in both Seoul and the South.

1. Core Magazine - It’s On
2. Cosmic Abalone - Spring Weeds (Demo)
3. Santalking - Fade Out
4. Notsun Muhwagwa - 밤의 눈썹 (Demo)
5. Echo and the Machine - New Walking
6. Hoksimolla - The Giant
7. Byul So Dal So - I’ll Be There
8. Shin Hantae & The Reggae Soul - 20s
9. Coreyah - Yellow Flower ft Samuel Seo
10. Gumiho - Ing

• Cosmic Abalone (Bandcamp)
• Shin Hantae & The Reggae Soul (Bandcamp)
• Gumiho (Bandcamp)
• Echo & The Machine (Bandcamp)
• Coreyah (Bandcamp)
• Angle Magazine Patreon