Via KOCCA's blog comes some interesting news about Korean bands going outside of Korea.

First up 3rd Line Butterfly is gonna spend almost a week - between December 6-11, to be exact - in London, UK. No details yet, except dong an interview and recording a performance for The Monocole Winter Series.

The post also mentions that Galaxy Express, Vidulgi OoyoO, and Idiotape will tour North America together in March next year. Although neither Texas' South By Southwest (SXSW) nor Toronto's Candian Music Fest (CMF) are listing any of the bands as in their roasters just yet that's supposedly two of their stops. Apparently there are also plans to make them stop by San Fransisco, New Haven, and Cambridge.

While I was away, a number of interesting interviews showed up online. I have yet to find the time to read them all myself, but thought I'd share the links in case anyone is in need of some reading material for the weekend.

First up a link I should've passed on while it was still hot a week or so ago, as Shawn Despres had talked to both Chang Kiha & The Faces and The Rocktigers as they were preparing their shows in Japan:
Indie breakout, 'kimchibilly' rockers bring Seoul to Japan

Shawn Despres also had a piece in Groove Korea last month, where one can learn more on Indieful ROK favorite Sunkyeol: Sunkyeol’s Blend of Hazy Psych-pop, Folk, and Post-rock

In the same Groove Korea issue, Eric Reichbaum had written a bit on ska act No.1 Korean: No. 1 Korean

KoME published a couple of interviews in October:
- Interview with GUYZ
- Interview with No Reply

10asia too had interviewed No Reply as band no.10 in their Indie 10 series:
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band "No Reply" - Part 1
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band "No Reply" - Part 2

That interview followed band no.9, The Koxx, and was soon followed by band no.11, Broccoli, you too?:
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band Koxx - Part 1
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band Koxx - Part 2
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band Koxx - Part 3
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band “Broccoli You Too” - Part 1
- [INTERVIEW] Indie band "Broccoli You Too" - Part 2

Also interviewed by 10asia, but mostly in capacity of actress, was Yozoh: [INTERVIEW] Indie female singer Yozoh. Today it was followed by a list with comments of her favorite movies:
Singer and actress Yozoh's Movie Picks

Last but not least, London Korean Links has talked a bit to Dave Candler, the man behind Korean Homesick Blues "the best alternative music podcast in Korea and all Asia": Korean Homesick Blues: the finest indie sounds from Korea

Starting already tomorrow and lasting through the weekend is the first ever instance of a Zabcultural Party - an event where Korea's hardcore punk, electronica, bellydance and tattoo subcultures will meet. Korea Gig Guide has had an interview with one of the guys behind the arrangement, Won Jong Hee of Rux: A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit of That

Thanks to Omona They Didn't I came across this interesting piece from Joongang Daily: Hongdae’s bohemian raps and dancing. It contains a bit of Hongdae history along with some impressions from last month's Club Day, where the reporter got a chance to see Mystery Curtain. The article also has a few people such as 3rd Line Butterfly's Sung Kiwan and Boonga Boonga Record's Go Geonhyeok talking about how careers get started in Hongdae.

Last month I finally set up Spotify at work (a music streaming service often touted as the answer to illegal file sharing in Sweden) and after giving Indieful ROK's Spotify Korean indie music collection playlist a spin I soon found myself listening to Bobbyville. When I first heard The Men Of The 3M some five years ago I was very curious as to how that kind of music could've come from Korea, and thanks to Bobby Chung, the mastermind behind the project, I was finally able to find out some more.

How would you like to present the band and the music that is Bobbyville?
Bobbyville is a country music project, which I started back in 2006 with my fellow players. The band itself have had a hiatus since the first album The men of 3M. We tried Korean version of Bakersfield sound and we sang about drinkin'. Drinkin' has been a very successful and popular theme in country music and I thought it could be a liaison between traditional country vibe and Korean listeners.

How did you get the idea to get into country style music?
At first I was so into Scottish powerpop bands like Teenage Fanclub and BMX Bandits. Then I got to know that they(at least their musical style) got deeply influenced by Sweetheart of the Rodeo-era Byrds and Gram Parsons. So it can be said that It was one of my first country experience. Different from that, I really liked listening to AFKN(a radio channel for US Army in Korea) and they played 'American Country Music Top 40' at Sunday afternoon. I usually drank a lot of alcohol on Saturday and woke up with a slight hangover feeling. I used to do nothing but play that AFKN channel and listen to contemporary country with some classic country. It felt so good, cozy and nostalgic though I've never been to U.S.

Are there any other bands in the same vein you'd like to recommend?
I'm afraid that we in Seoul have no decent country band. At least there's rarely a band who says they play country music. I heard a Busan band named 일요일의 패배자들(translated as Losers of Sunday) plays a nice country music but I haven't got a chance to hear them live. 무중력소년 (Zero Gravity Boys) really likes Americana-type of music and prepares for his debut record. And for some of who are interested in original Bakersfield sound, I recommend Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam. Junior Brown is awesome as well.

What can we expect from Bobbyville in the future?
I'm pretty unsure if Bobbyville could play live as a solid 'band' in the near future. But still there's a talk of new songs going on. Beatball music offered me about releasing a couple of songs in a digital format at November or December. Actually I've written a dozen of Bobbyville songs but as I haven't got enough time for a regular record, it's a nice little way to update Bobbyville songbook.

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Yay, new songs coming up shortly! Even if country music isn't usually high up on your list of favorite genres, you may want to give Bobbyville a spin if you haven't already - Bobby Chung has some great skills when it comes to writing songs as shown through both Julia Hart and Autumn Vacation, and moving a step away from indie pop has done nothing to change that. You can listen either with Spotify or through Deezer.

allkpop are often criticized for poorly researched posts, and from what I've seen rightfully so - especially when it comes to the kind of music we cover here at Indieful ROK. As such I was very surprised to find a lengthy well written piece on 10cm from that very site in my feed reader this morning: Unhyped Talent: coffee, cigarettes, and 10cm. I did miss something on the recandplay.net session that brought the acoustic duo some hype in the beginning of the year, but then of course that hype could be something I just imagined from my side of the world.

The 15h of November has almost come to an end, but before the day is over here's the November edition of Music Alliance Pact! No songs from Estonia or France this time, but starting now we have musikorner to contribute with delightful Spanish music on a monthly basis.

This month I'm very happy to be able to present a lovely song from Autumn Vacation as the Korean pick. The song in question is 속아도 꿈결 that should've gotten the English title Fooled But Dreamy, however I must apologize to Bobby and Gyepy for me failing to notify the MAP boss in time about the proper name. Very, very sorry about this! Learn more about Autumn Vacation from this mini interview.

To download all 34 songs in one file click here

ARGENTINA: Zonaindie
Alvy, Nacho & Rubin - El Galán De La Paternal (The Magnetic Fields cover)
Alvy, Nacho y Rubin Interpretan a Los Campos Magnéticos is the result of a singular process of research, translation and reimagining of Stephin Merritt's songs. The project was crafted by three talented musicians from Buenos Aires and Mr Merritt himself revised and approved the adaptation of his songs. El Galán De La Paternal (The Luckiest Guy On The Lower East Side) is the first single and you can download it here as a MAP exclusive. The whole album is available on iTunes.

AUSTRALIA: Who The Bloody Hell Are They?
Ghoul - 3Mark
I'm excited that over the next six months we'll be getting both a mini-album (in January) and a full-length release from Sydney experimental/glitch/pop crew Ghoul. It's been a long wait, but Ghoul have grown a lot since self-releasing their debut mini-LP A Mouthful Of Gold in 2008. Both the production and the songwriting have taken epic leaps toward a more nuanced, crisp sound that relies less on jazz streaks and tangential arrangements to maintain attention and more on melody and detail. 3Mark is a sign of great things to come.

BRAZIL: Meio Desligado
Labirinto - Anatema
Epic, dark post-rock is at the core of Sao Paulo-based band Labirinto, whose first full-length album is already one of the best Brazilian releases of 2010 and is also remarkable due to its gorgeous artwork. Anatema is the main song on the album, which is available from their Bandcamp.

CANADA: I(Heart)Music
Radio Radio - Dekshoo
On the surface, Radio Radio may seem like a joke: a couple of hipsters from New Brunswick rapping in extremely slangy French about stuff like Kenny G, luggage and, on this song, penny loafers. Dig just a little deeper, though, and you'll find the band members are actually expert satirists, skewering just about every target they can find (except for Kenny G; their love for him seems serious). With brilliant lyrics and fun music, it's no wonder the band was included in this year's Polaris Music Prize shortlist.

CHILE: Super 45
La Reina Morsa - Fiesta Pequeña
Originally from southern Chile, La Reina Morsa's members took up permanent residency in Santiago with their own music projects. But their common tastes brought them together to release their debut album Dónde Están Las Jugueterías? ("Where Are The Toy Stores?"), the brand new sensation for the current season. Fiesta Pequeña ("Tiny Party") is the first single, a great presentation card for this band which creates a pop sound that features acoustic guitar, bizarre animal visions and a sweet, child-like naivety. We strongly recommend you download the full album for free, directly from the Sello Cazador website.

CHINA: Wooozy
JJay - Nostalgic Melody
JJay's ear-melting vocals coasting smoothly over dreamy soundscapes peppered with catchy, thudding beats and soaring synths have earned him a serious fanbase. JJay first moved from Beijing to Shanghai to study while also forming several post-punk bands. After earning a master's degree in science in the US, he returned to Shanghai and met B6 with whom he shared a passion for Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk and Röyksopp. Once the voice of IGO with B6, possibly the first synthpop band in China, JJay is now pursuing solo work after the band split in 2009.

COLOMBIA: Colombia Urbana
El Tigre - Quien Como Yo
Sebastian aka El Tigre is a rapper from Medellin. His new crew, Los Extraditables, are actually giving the world a new theory: Drugs aren't the only thing that can be exported from Colombia - good music can be too. Quien Como Yo is a classic dancehall track with a nightclub vibe.

DENMARK: All Scandinavian
The Kites - Summer Missus
Exactly one year ago I featured quartet The Kites and their very infectious pop-rock in the Music Alliance Pact. A month later they released the great four-track EP, The Kites Are On, and recently they followed up with this bittersweet gem, co-produced by neo-disco prodigy Vinnie Who aka Niels Bagge. Both the EP and Summer Missus are available for free at their website - so go download it.

ENGLAND: The Guardian Music Blog
Trophy Wife - Microlite (acoustic)
Exclusive acoustic version of the Oxford indie-dance trio's debut single, out on Moshi Moshi Records now. "Four minutes of limpid loveliness that suggests – with its gently insistent electronic pulse, swathes of shimmering synths and aching perkiness – Vampire Weekend playing New Order", says the Guardian's new band of the day writer Paul Lester. "It's our old friend, sad disco, something to dance to even as you ponder the vapidity and meaninglessness of frivolous self-expression."

FINLAND: Glue
70vierailijaa - Tärkeintä On (Puutarhanhoito)
With a gentle touch of female voices blending together and an elegant progressive instrumentation, 70vierailijaa create charming dreamy pop to melt the cold winter nights. Their recently released self-titled debut album is full of traditional Finnish themes and melodies, but with the refreshing twist of soft indie music, in an addictive mix of old and new and of local and global sounds.

GERMANY: Blogpartei
A Forest - A Stereotype
A Forest definitely run the unfair risk of being overlooked. Their musical mixture of souly electronica does not want to paint the town red. Instead, they create cautious, almost fragile songs on their debut album, Leaves Leaves Fall Fall Rain Fall, that get under your skin. The featured single, A Stereotype, is a perfect example for this sound which is founded on jazzy rhythms and soulful voices, especially from Fabian Schuetze. A Forest will release a new, as-yet untitled EP in March.

GREECE: Mouxlaloulouda
Film (featuring Hildur Kristín) - Harmur Fuglsins
Harmur Fuglsins, an atmospheric song with cinematic aesthetics that effortlessly creates images of tender, hearth-side warmth, is the bewitching outcome of a collaboration infused by the strikingly contrasting geographical and artistic backgrounds of Film and Rökkurró's Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir. Curling around an eloquently subtle arrangement armed with guitars, delicate noises, pounding drums, sombre sonic textures, melodic synth lines and electronic facets and combined with the marvelous, ethereal vocal touches of Hildur brings out its tremendous beauty with every listen.

ICELAND: I Love Icelandic Music
Sykur - Rocketship
First we had Sykurmolarnir, known worldwide as The Sugarcubes. Now an Icelandic electronic trio of youngsters from Reykjavik goes under the alias Sykur ("Sugar"). Their shows are fun-filled, sexy and energetic and they collaborate with local rappers and pop and rock singers. Rocketship, which has guest vocals from Útidúr singer Rakel Mjöll, is taken from Sykur's debut album Frábært Eða Frábært, which was released a year ago on the Icelandic Record Records label.

INDIA: Indiecision
Sulk Station - Contentment
Bangalore downtempo act Sulk Station define themselves as "mellowdramatic pop", a term that captures the essence of their ambient soundscapes particularly well. The young duo's minimal yet stark productions are powered by vocalist Tanvi Rao's lazy delivery. Contentment grows from a Zero 7-esque drone to a swirling dance track which wouldn't be out of place at an EDM club downtown.

INDONESIA: Deathrockstar
Bangkutaman - Ode Buat Kota
Ode Buat Kota, which means "an ode to the city", is taken from Bangkutaman's latest concept album about hard life in Jakarta - the pollution, traffic, crime, house loans, etc. Their music is influenced by The Stone Roses, The Byrds and The Mamas & The Papas. They are one of the most well-respected bands in Indonesia.

IRELAND: Nialler9
Kasette - You Were More
Kasette consist of a trio of school friends who formed a music partnership while on a J-1 visa in Vancouver. They have just released their debut EP entitled A Mixed Tape which showcases the girls' brand of chamber folk-pop. Simple and soft, Kasette's music is in its infancy but it's already lilting and lovely.

ISRAEL: Metal Israel
Desert (featuring Joakim Broden) - Lament For Soldier's Glory: Order 227
Israel is comprised of many Russian-born people, some Jewish, some not. Lament For Soldier's Glory: Order 227 by Desert taps into Russian history, describing Stalin's cruel command that any soldier captured by the enemy was considered a traitor. Its haunting melodies and driving rhythms sonically depict pain and determination. And as all of Desert served (or are still serving) in the Israeli army, they know what it means to fight for survival. Vocalist Joakim Brodén of Sweden's Sabaton (Nuclear Blast Records) lends his talents to the tale of war and blood.

ITALY: Polaroid
Sybiann - Monsoon Breath
You don't really want to know where this is going to end up. Kraut, post-rock, noise, Liars, Deerhunter... it's a scary, puzzling orgy of sounds. The amazing debut album of this young band from the town of Ravenna will fire up the imagination of anyone who has the guts to listen to it.

MEXICO: Red Bull PanameriKa
Movus - Al Filo Del Origen
Movus is a five-piece band from Guadalajara. Theirs is a very cinematic post-rock sound, filled with peaks and valleys of instrumental narratives. For their second album Maxa FireKeeper (produced by Jimmy LaValle from San Diego's The Album Leaf), they were inspired by the Huichol Indians' myths: Maxa is a deer that guards the mystical fire of the universe. Al Filo Del Origen (translated as "at the rim of the origin") is as epic as Explosions In The Sky and as evocative as a new soundtrack to the Dr Who sci-fi series.

NETHERLANDS: Unfold Amsterdam
Daily Bread - About Birds And Bees
This raw trio from the north of the Netherlands label themselves as "sexy garage dance". They're certainly sexy, glamming it up at times, banging out taut, fast, noisy grooves reminiscent of Franz Ferdinand or !!! - albeit with a female vocal on top. Particularly live, they're all about big beats, sweat and dancing. However, About Birds And Bees tunes into a summery Sixties garage-pop vibe instead. And they've delightfully avoided any tweeness precedent by writing a deliciously poppy, organ-driven ode to the one-night stand.

NEW ZEALAND: Counting The Beat
Disasteradio - No Pulse
Disasteradio is Luke Rowell's one-man synthpop outfit. No Pulse comes from his second album Charisma. With this album, Disasteradio has shifted the balance a little more on to songs rather than sounds compared to past releases. The end result is an album with vocodered vocals and a crunchy new wave feel - part Devo, part Gary Numan and part computer game. Charisma is available on Bandcamp and you can watch the video for No Pulse on YouTube.

NORWAY: Eardrums
Young Dreams - Young Dreams
Young Dreams is a Bergen-based collective who make beautiful pop with equal doses of tropical flavours and Phil Spector/Brian Wilson influences. The project started in 2009 and now has as many as 10 members, including profiled musicians such as Matias Tellez and Chris Holm. Young Dreams will release two 7" singles in early 2011 and their debut album is in the making. They will also perform at the upcoming by:Larm festival.

PERU: SoTB
The Satellite - El Sol
The Satellite began their activities as a band in 2006 with a slight tendency towards post-rock, fusion and experimentation, using any sound that was available. In 2008, with a consolidated style, they released their second EP, 124, which contains El Sol. The band is currently composing more musical pieces and looking forward to making a debut album which they hope will come out very soon.

PORTUGAL: Posso Ouvir Um Disco?
Emmy Curl - Seafire And Its Waltz
Emmy Curl lives in a northeast Portuguese town and has studied classic guitar in a music conservatory. However, her songwriting and singing is closer to a mix of ethereal and alternative folk than to anything classical. Imagine a blend of Lisa Germano and Suzanne Vega. She is one of a number of promising unsigned Portuguese artists and is due to have her first European tour.

ROMANIA: Babylon Noise
Thy Veils - The KnifeChild
Daniel Dorobantu comes from Timisoara and is the mastermind behind this beautiful experimental/ambient project. A bit dark and somehow persistent, Thy Veils' music is that soundtrack you always wanted for your weird dreams. And if you have trouble dreaming, visit the official site, where a slideshow of the band's videos (The KnifeChild included) will help with the visuals.

SCOTLAND: The Pop Cop
Bwani Junction - Two Bridges
You should know fairly instantly whether Edinburgh's Bwani Junction are the band you've been waiting for when I tell you that they sound like a cross between The Libertines and Vampire Weekend. They are unsigned but, given the buzz that surrounds them, probably won't be for much longer. Two Bridges is already a singalong anthem among their rapidly increasing fanbase.

SINGAPORE: I'm Waking Up To...
Nicholas Chim - Midnight
Nicholas Chim is a singer-songwriter who walks the thin line between being absolutely self-indulgent and giving every iota of emotion that he conveys through his music. What results is some of the most earnest songs that shine in their simplicity; yet, the complexity of his arrangements and lyrics come forth distilled and pure. Nicholas is in the middle of recording his second album, Forgiefan, but has kindly shared a contemplative, folksy offering from it entitled Midnight. He hopes you enjoy the music as much as he did writing it.

SOUTH AFRICA: Musical Mover & Shaker!
Merseystate - Jersey Girl
With a rock sound that has been compared to other stellar acts but is still uniquely their own comes Merseystate. They are the culmination of alternative rock at its best. Jersey Girl officially launched them on to the music scene last year. It's a deftly-crafted song that tugs at you then whirls into melodic pop euphoria.

SOUTH KOREA: Indieful ROK
Autumn Vacation - Dreamy Even In Deception (Fooled But Dreamy)
Autumn Vacation showcases the songwriting skills of Bobby Chung - the mastermind behind former MAP artist Julia Hart - and the warm, addictive voice of Gyepy, who could previously be heard as the female vocalist of Broccoli, You Too? The duo recently put out a self-titled album full of what they hope to be perceived as thought-provoking easy listening, providing the same sense of peacefulness as strolling in a park. As lovely as anything else from the band, Dreamy Even In Deception is a light and sweet pop tune that is bound to make you crave more.

SPAIN: Musikorner
6pm - Letters Play
Formed in mystical Santiago de Compostela in 2003, 6pm are an electronic/indie duo that has found inspiration in ambient/shoegaze bands such as Sigur Rós, Múm, Styrofoam or even The Postal Service. Letters Play, taken from their rather uknown last EP called Tape Worms, is certainly a breath of air in the Spanish ocean of indie music, where we rarely find inspiring ambient electronic tracks. 6pm are working on their sophomore album, set to be released sometime next year.

SWEDEN: Swedesplease
Johan Hillblom - Sneak Preview
Sneak Preview by Johan Hillblom may be underproduced but that doesn't mean it's amateurish. The trumpet solos are great, the odd beats cool, and Johan's crooning vocals clear and crisp. The lyrics are personal and clever without being pretentious. Examples include "you should see the gallery in my cellphone, you look like an angel from every angle" and "once when I was drunk I accidentally poked you on Facebook, and what's worse you didn't poke back". If you are looking for the next Jens Lekman or Montt Mardié (or the next cast member of Glee for that matter), look no further.

SWITZERLAND: 78s
The Circle Brothers - Hands At The Steel
You say Nick Cave, I say Alban Ringli. Never heard of him? Alban Ringli is the singer of Swiss indie-folk outfit The Circle Brothers and he gives his two bandmates (who also happen to be his brothers) a special touch in a Nick Cave manner. They have just released their new record Love & Disorder. It sounds gloomy and anxious but still has a gleam of hope.

UNITED STATES: I Guess I'm Floating
TV Girl - On Land
San Diegan dudes TV Girl know how to make one hell of a pop song. On Land is quickly becoming one of our favorites of the year, matching the earnestness of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's debut with the hooks of MGMT's most memorable songs. Their debut EP is a free download on Bandcamp. Keep your eyes peeled for TV Girl in 2011, they're gonna dominate it.

VENEZUELA: Barquisimento
Mochuelo - La Reina Del Lugar
Venezuelan rock band Mochuelo are known for their electronic sounds and all of the members pour their influences into one unique concept. Their guitar distorsions, contagious rhythms and sweet female vocals saw this band walk away with first prize in the 2005 New Bands Festival. La Reina Del Lugar is from their second album, Un Tanto Mas.

Since I first laid ears on Autumn Vacation's super lovely self-titled song 가을 방학 I've wanted more. I've admired Bobby Chung's songs for about as long as I've been listening to Korean indie music, and Gyepy's vocals appeal to me like no other female vocals can. The combination was fantastic, and I've been curious to learn more on the duo since. A year later there's finally an album and Bobby and Gyepy both kindly answered a few questions for Indieful ROK:

Could you please start by introducing Autumn Vacation?
Gyepy : We are a duo team; Bobby Chung writes all songs, and I sing.

Bobby : Autumn Vacation is a musical project which has a very simple principle - a guy writes songs and a girl sings them. I started my musical career with 언니네 이발관 (Sister's Barbershop) and have led bands such as Julia Hart and Bobbyville.

How did you come to work together?
Gyepy : After I quit my last band, Broccoli You Too, Bobby called me and proposed to record a couple of songs. I was a fan of his band, Julia Hart, so I agreed without hesitation. At first, we didn't think about making a band. We worked just casually. But we loved the first outcome (the name of the first song we recorded was Autumn Vacation), and the work went on naturally. The songs piled up. At some moment we decided to make a team.

Bobby : Gyepy was first introduced to music listeners by her brilliant performance in Broccoli, You Too. I was one of her biggest fans and hoped I could work with her. I met her in the middle of the parking lot of Grand Mint Festa 2008 and she asked me to let her help me by recording backing chorus. Several months after, I proposed her to record some demos. The session went really good. And then more demos, a digital single, a record contract and here we are.

How would you like to describe your music? Has anything changed since last year's single?
Gyepy : There may be the feelings people have about the mixed word, "autumn vacation". There is no such vacation, but it makes people think about good weather and peaceful or sentimental mind, such as walking in the small park. I suppose our music is just like our name.

Bobby : To describe my own music seems a losing game, but I'll do it. This is my try: thought-provoking-easy-listening. Haha. I self-produced [가을방학/3월의 마른 모래] and this time a veteran producer Byunghoon Lee (이병훈) led the whole recording session. He's a musical genius and I learned a lot during the session.

What feelings do you hope to inspire with the new album?
Gyepy : Bobby's lyrics are the most important part of Autumn Vacation; in his lyric, there are not only just the emotions in life, but also the contemplation. I needed to think about the meanings of the lyrics before I recorded the songs, and they were changed each time. I hope that people can enjoy the beautiful lyrics like me.

Bobby : Gyepy has a great singing voice and her clarity when singing delicate melodies and sophisticated lyrics is just amazing. I hope listeners could find their own reason to love her voice.

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As Gyepy said, students in Korea get vacation every season except autumn. And though I myself have gotten a fair share of (dark and cold) autumn vacations during my school years, I do think the music of Autumn Vacation evokes just those feelings she described. The music may be as lovely all year round, but it's even more perfect paired with the wonderful autumn one can experience in Korea.

To learn more on Bobby Chung's other awesome projects, check out this mini interview with Julia Hart, and check back later this week for a mini interview with Bobbyville.

After a fairly long blog hiatus I'm finally ready to resume some blogging duties. It'll likely be another while before I'm back to full speed, but as scheduling of blog posts apparently hasn't worked there'll be a few interviews and other more substantial posts to cover when there's no time for the brief news oriented posts.

Hopefully I'll be able to start answering emails within the next few days, and the occasional tweet ought to start appearing before long as well. Thanks for reading Indieful ROK!

As has been mentioned before, Indieful ROK is a member of the Nanoomi community. This coming Saturday, November 6, Nanoomi.net will have a casual party at Sonofactory in Hongdae, Seoul, with some presentations, Korean tacos, drinks and - of course - music!

I've selected the songs to be played for the evening, and also invited Pika for a performance. If you're in town, please consider coming! Say hi to me and Widhi, and meet some really cool bloggers and other great people. Details on the event and how to register here: NANOOMI PARTY! You’re invited!