Looking for more music resources in Seoul? Are you a vinyl freak? Check out some of my picks below:
RESOURCES
힙합플레이야 HIPHOPPLAYA
HIPHOPPLAYA is a great resource to find hip-hop artists locally. They also post a lot of information during festival season, as well as memes. Tune in.
Platform Magazine
Platform is an English-language, real print magazine which covers Korean music, art, and film.
아메바컬쳐 Amoeba Culture
Amoeba is a very hip record label. Launched by the iconic rap duo ‘Dynamic Duo,’ this showcases hip and upcoming artists signed to their label. If you’re a Seoul music fanatic, you must follow!
온스테이지 ONSTAGE
This is basically Korea’s equivalent to the ‘Colors’ channel on YouTube. The videography is great and the channel provides an intimate, generally stripped down performance from performers around Seoul. If you’re feeling up to perusing NAVER, you can livestream new performances here!
포크라노스 Poclanos
Poclanos is a trending indie music label based in Hongdae. You can keep tabs on this page and check out their up-and-coming artists.
봉식통신판매 BTP Records
Indie record label in Seoul. The brainchild of Kim Oki, who you can find featured on the ‘Artists’ tab. BTP also produces art films and more. Check it out!
원더월 WONDERWALL
WONDERWALL is a resource for all kinds of arts activities around Seoul. Whether you like music or visual arts, you can find resources for classes, performances, exhibitions, and more…
잔다리페스타 Zandari Festa
Zandari is an annual festival that takes place each summer in Hongdae, showcasing local indie artists. If you purchase a pass, you can venue-hop all day and enjoy the music!
마포FM Mapo FM
Interested in radio? Follow one of the top indie radio stations here in Hongdae! Tune into 100.7 and check the IG for their top setlist picks.
Luv Jones Records
Indie record label in Seoul founded by LAZYKUMA 한승민 (Seungmin Han), a rad saxophonist and beat maker here in Seoul.
Self-explanatory. Click the link to see their list of LPs.
Incheon Hyunta Port MIXTAPE
Go old-school and subscribe for a mixtape. Literally. These guys make a sweet cassette tape of their picks.
인디 뮤직 라이프 Indie Music Life
IML is basically the Korean COOLJAM site. Check it out, they’re so organized!
Beatball Records
Based in Seoul, Beatball is an independent label and brings some of the funkiest and most retro sounds you can find in these parts.
MUTZINE is an English language-based online ‘zine that covers K-fashion, streetwear, arts, culture, and more.
WAVY is a project curated by R&B icon Colde. You can see new recruits for the WAVY family and listen to featured music here. Very smooth stuff!
음레코드 Mmm Records
한남동 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu
현대카드 뮤직 라이브러리 Hyundai Music Library VINYL & PLASTIC
널판 nullpan new or used vinyl & CD market
On the hunt for old-school LPs? Find where vinyl is making a comeback below:
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