GOLDMINE BLOG
Effie: South Korea's Hyperpop Harbinger and the Sound of Survival
Effie (에피) is not just making music; she's carving out a new sonic territory in South Korea. Emerging as the nation's first prominent hyperpop artist and spearheading a burgeoning "Sad Girl" movement, her debut album "E" is a bold departure from the K-Pop status quo, fueled by raw emotion and internet-age inspiration.
TOKiMONSTA's "Feel It" Pulses with Life: A Glimpse into "Eternal Reverie"
TOKiMONSTA has shared "Feel It," a vibrant new single featuring grouptherapy. This infectious track, a blend of hip-hop and house, offers a taste of her highly anticipated album, "Eternal Reverie," set to arrive on March 7th via her own label, Young Art Records.
BODUR's "MAQAM": A Defiant Debut Album Explores Identity and Resistance
London-based artist BODUR is set to release her highly anticipated debut album, "MAQAM," on March 21st via PACE. The album, inspired by the traditional Arabic system of musical modes, promises a sonic journey that is both deeply personal and profoundly political.
The Weight of Joy: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast
Michelle Zauner, the enigmatic force behind Japanese Breakfast, is set to release her fourth album, "For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)," on March 21st via Dead Oceans.