The Korea Music Label Industry Association (음레협) is introducing four new works that capture the emotions of August through its 'KINDY Lounge.' These pieces, which convey the aftertaste of separation, the honest self, regional emotions, and intense concepts, provide a deep resonance at the end of summer with their different musical colors.
On Aug. 6, singer-songwriter Chanmin, affiliated with Sugar Records, released the single 'Falling.' The song, which captures the feelings of drifting in weightlessness and the void of separation, was elevated in completeness by Chanmin's direct involvement in writing, composing, and arranging. The lyric 'I cannot be eternal, the one who dreamt that dream' sings about hope in the disappearing moments, while the dreamy guitar and diverse sound textures create a three-dimensional sense of space.
On Aug. 7, singer-songwriter Park So-eun, affiliated with Your Summer, released the EP 'B-Class Media.' The album embodies the unrefined self and raw time within a rough and clattering 'B-Class' sentiment. It weaves together moments that were genuinely fulfilling, even if they weren't perfect, into short, intense scenes, revealing a self-deprecating yet sincere identity, just like the title.
On Aug. 8, the band South Carnival, affiliated with Ruby Records, unveiled the double single 'Sewoojet Sound.' The song is a modern reinterpretation of the Jeju folk song 'Sewoojet Sound' and the funeral song 'Meolguya,' combining the Jeju dialect with Afrobeat sounds to capture both locality and globalization simultaneously. The piece was first showcased at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and the 'Radical Music Network 2025' stage, drawing international attention.
On Aug. 12, the band Touched, which has returned after about two years, announced the EP 'Red Signal.' Under the concept of 'Red Signal,' the five tracks symbolize different 'danger signals' to form a narrative. 'Dynamite' expresses the tension just before an explosion, 'Get Back' indicates a warning to maintain distance, 'Ruby' represents the lights of temptation, 'Cassette Tape' encapsulates unforgettable memories, and 'Snowball' conveys growing emotions. This album, completed with intense sound and meticulous concepts, sharply defines Touched's identity.
Meanwhile, the Korea Music Label Industry Association (음레협) has unveiled the second lineup for the small-scale popular music performance support project 'Lalalala On.' The '2025 Lalalala On,' featuring 53 venues and 157 artists, will run for about three months until Nov. 14, and tickets can be purchased through Melon Ticket. This program, held in small venues nationwide, introduces diverse genres and musicians, providing audiences with closer opportunities to experience music.
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