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Indie/Alternative
YURA
Artist
Korean Australian singer-songwriter YURA, has been cultivating her sound and passion for music from the ripe age of 16. After experimenting with GarageBand and slowly growing her repertoire with a number of her independent releases, YURA has skillfully crafted a unique sound that is both captivating and endlessly evolving. Drawing on a diverse range of influences from contemporary R&B to indie pop and lofi, YURA’s music sits in an undefinable sonic realm that effortlessly blends genres and presents new sides to her audience with each and every release. With her unique voice, YURA is able to deliver captivating stories that are both heartfelt and relatable, drawing listeners in with her raw emotion and undeniable charm. With her track ‘Pearl’ garnering over 2 million streams on Spotify, YURA continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in music. YURA’s dedication to her craft has led her to a number of notable performances, including supporting Korean rapper Coogie at his Sydney show in 2019, as well as joining Grent Perez as support on his AUS/NZ tour of September 2022. Recently signed as an artist under management group Foreign Echo, YURA has now joined the likes of Tkay Maidza, Skin on Skin and Pretty Girl. In a world where music is constantly evolving, YURA’s recent EP executive produced by Andy Hopkins has made her stand out as a truly unique talent with a sound and style that is all her own.
wave to earth
Artist
Based in Seoul, South Korea, 'wave to earth' is a three-member band consisting of singer-songwriter Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Kyu Shin, and bassist John Cha. 'wave to earth' creates indie pop with a lo-fi sound rooted in jazz drumming. Under the motto "All Self-made," they handle all recording, mixing, and mastering themselves, as well as overseeing the artistic direction, including album art, videos, and fashion. After joining the 'Wavy Seoul' label, 'wave to earth' released their first full-length album, "0.1 flaws and all," in April 2023. This album showcases the band's evolving artistry through 14 captivating tracks. Notably, the track 'bad' reached #1 on Spotify's "Viral 50 - Global" chart, highlighting their growing global popularity. In an exciting development, 'wave to earth' embarked on their first world tour, "flaws and all," selling out shows across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In September 2024, 'wave to earth' released their new album, "play with earth! 0.03," which received widespread acclaim from listeners, debuting at #5 on Spotify's Global Top Debut Album chart. Following the album release, they began the "0.03 world tour," selling out all shows in North America. The tour will continue in Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia, solidifying the band’s global influence. Their live performances continue to resonate deeply with fans. The name 'wave to earth' reflects the band's aspiration to "become the new wave" and expand their universe across the world.
PRYVT
Artist
pronounced [ private ] Formed on Discord in 2023, atmospheric indie rock band PRYVT launched their career with a highly unusual feat, amassing more than 20 million streams, landing on Spotify’s Viral 50 charts in several countries, and opening for one of South Korea’s biggest indie rock band wave to earth, all before the members had ever even met in person. While PRYVT’s whirlwind rise may have happened in the blink of an eye, the band’s captivating debut, &SCENE, is a measured and deliberate affair. The music is lush and dreamy, built on hazy, reverb-soaked guitars and hypnotic, laidback grooves, and the production is mesmerizing to match, with <a href="spotify:artist:5W87E8NmLc9OQwqwJlVVIk" data-name="hanuel">hanuel</a>'s breathy, intimate vocals always front and center in the mix. At times, the lyrics slip between English and Korean, but the emotions they convey transcend language, and the result is more than just an album; it’s a borderless sonic world to get lost in, an immersive, cinematic blend of alt-rock and bedroom pop that erases time and distance, allowing millions of listeners to find each other and themselves -in the process.
Towa Bird
Artist
Since taking up electric guitar at the age of 12, Towa Bird has come to rely on her chosen instrument as something of a second voice – an immediate vessel for raw self-expression, often manifested in the form of frenetic yet sublimely executed guitar solos. Now 23 years old, the Hong Kong-born, half-Filipino, half-English singer/songwriter is ready to unleash her own original music unto the world. She says of the music - “I grew up listening to so many male-gazey love songs, and it was important to put something out into the world that felt like the music I wanted for myself when I was a kid.” She’s able to do just that with her sweetly crafted sound – one that strikes a rare balance of boldness with sensitivity, and is both wildly explosive while sharing a tender exploration of queerness, identity, and the complexities of love.
Faye Webster
Artist
The title of Faye Webster's new album is inspired by her occasional compulsion to lose herself among concertgoers at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Craving company and distraction but also leaning into the anonymity of a crowd, Webster often bought a ticket to a performance at the last second. “Going to the symphony was almost like therapy for me,” she says. “I was quite literally underdressed at the symphony because I would just decide at the last moment that's what I wanted to do.” Webster has never been more comfortable in her own skin than right now, which makes her ascent into the vanguard of young, independent artists even sweeter. At any given moment, Webster might be making country-tinged indie rock flecked simultaneously by pedal steel guitar and modern R&B production – a bespoke sound which has won her ardent fans and turned her into something of a stealth superstar. The world around Webster may be moving faster and faster, but despite an influx of new fans, she’s still singing about it in an almost impossibly low-key way on her fifth album. Recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios with her longtime band, Underdressed at the Symphony revels in experimentation and playfulness. Webster isn’t providing answers here, nor is she on a journey of healing and self-care. Instead, she’s choosing to just live, to document heartbreak and ridiculous moments right next to each other until they start to blur, becoming real enough for us all to feel.
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PRYVT
Artist
pronounced [ private ] Formed on Discord in 2023, atmospheric indie rock band PRYVT launched their career with a highly unusual feat, amassing more than 20 million streams, landing on Spotify’s Viral 50 charts in several countries, and opening for one of South Korea’s biggest indie rock band wave to earth, all before the members had ever even met in person. While PRYVT’s whirlwind rise may have happened in the blink of an eye, the band’s captivating debut, &SCENE, is a measured and deliberate affair. The music is lush and dreamy, built on hazy, reverb-soaked guitars and hypnotic, laidback grooves, and the production is mesmerizing to match, with <a href="spotify:artist:5W87E8NmLc9OQwqwJlVVIk" data-name="hanuel">hanuel</a>'s breathy, intimate vocals always front and center in the mix. At times, the lyrics slip between English and Korean, but the emotions they convey transcend language, and the result is more than just an album; it’s a borderless sonic world to get lost in, an immersive, cinematic blend of alt-rock and bedroom pop that erases time and distance, allowing millions of listeners to find each other and themselves -in the process.
Milena
Artist
Milena is an emerging artist active in the South Korean music scene, known for her ability to navigate various music genres. She primarily focuses on Jazz based R&B and soul music, characterized by her smooth and expressive voice. Milena is known for creating a deep connection with her listeners through lyrics that reflect her emotions and experiences. Her music delicately captures the intricate feelings of everyday life, featuring simple yet sensory melodies. Milena is steadily establishing her place as a notable singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist in the global music industry. Her music resonates with every generation, and she is an artist to watch for in the future.
