Kiwi’s blogs

  1. Can you introduce yourselves and tell us how Natasha was formed? • Hello, we’re Natasha, a four-member alternative rock band! Natasha is the leader who came up with the idea of Kim Seokju’s song. 2. What’s the story behind choosing the name “Natasha” for your band? • The name “Natasha” was coined by vocalist Kim Seokju, who was inspired by the Korean poet Baek Seok’s poem “Me and Natasha and the White Donkey.” 3. Tell us about your debut single “Obsession.” What inspired the song? • The debut single, “Obsession,” is Natasha’s own love song. Kim Seokju, the vocalist who created the song, had the idea of incomplete, immature love in a distorted form rather than a simple, straightforward love and wanted to express that through the song. 4. How does “Obsession” represent your style or the direction you’re taking as a band? • I think it’s the most Natasha-like song made by four people from different music worlds. The direction as a band may vary from band to band, b...

1. Could you introduce yourselves and share how UINONE was formed? Hello, we are UINONE, a four-member band from South Korea. Our band naturally came together as members who had been making music together for a long time decided to form a group. Each of us has a different musical background, but through collaboration, we’ve developed our own unique sound. 2. What is the inspiration behind the name UINONE, and does it hold any special meaning for the band? The name UINONE is inspired by “猿人” (Yuinwon, meaning “ape-man”). We wanted to capture the raw emotions and primal expressions of humanity in our music. At the same time, it represents our commitment to never losing the purity and passion we had when we first started making music. 3. You recently released your debut album [Herman]. Can you tell us about the album and its inspiration? [Herman] is an album that embodies emotions born in the ruins. Even in a destroyed environment, people hold onto love, conflict, and hope while seeking t...

1. Can you introduce yourself and tell us how “Don’t Be” was formed? •  We are Don’t Be, a band that sings about memories, regrets, and struggles. Don’t Be is a four-member band consisting of acoustic guitar, flute, piano, and drums. We perform in a genre that is sometimes acoustic but also intense. 2. What is the meaning behind the band name? •  Originally, Don’t Be’s full name was Don’t Be Hide. Literally, it means “Don’t hide.” It expresses the idea that I no longer want to live in an introverted way, hiding my desires and only satisfying myself. It’s a message of no longer hiding. It also has another meaning: “negative + negative = positive.” For example, Don’t be angry, Don’t be sad, Don’t be cry, etc. 3. How would you describe your music style? •   It’s mainly ‘Rock’ with a blend of traditional Korean elements, creating a ‘Crossover’ feel. I’m still researching and thinking about how to develop this style. 4. What is your typical process for...