Survive & Thrive in Korea
Pennsylvania native Ryan McKelvey may be far away from home, but he’s quite centered when it comes to his sense of self showcased in his own personal brand of artistry. If you don’t know him personally you may have heard of his alter ego the enigmatic Madame Sarcasma. So, here’s our Interview Ryan McKelvey. For […]
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In today’s popular music landscape the clouds loom heavily with people who can sing. It’s a rare and wonderful treat to hear a singer. A singer owns her instrument and utilizes it like a scalpel to slice away the callous of everyday life to reach your soul. Kholo Matsafu (AKAKALA) is such a singer. She’s […]
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Producer. Remixer. Dj. Paul Antoni slips and slides through Seoul’s burgeoning electronic music scene bent on banging beats to make the body move. A Chicagoan by birth he’s traveled the world and landed here in Seoul, South Korea. For folks not familiar with your music, how would you describe it? Good question Brian. I produce mainly House, […]
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With the grand opening of Siberia 2 in the Gyeongridan area I recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of Patrick Bergy who co-owns the restaurant with his wife Zhanna. Here my the Interview with Siberia’s Patrick Bergy. Who are the people behind Siberia? How did you come together? My wife Zhanna, whom has lived […]
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With his MV, Marius is my black friend, riding the Korean inter webs I got a chance to sit down with Marius to ask about his thoughts about the whole experience and the reaction both Koreans and Westerners are having. So, I give to you my Interview with Marius. How did the idea of the […]
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(Writer’s Note: This originaly appears in the March 2010 edition of Groove Magazine) Fish out of water. That’s one way to describe Oscar Martinez. He’s the man behind the grill at Taco Rico. Oscar’s come a long way from home. He’s a genial guy with an easy smile and a big heart. It shows in […]
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