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BUSAN, South Korea -- Local musician Gordon Bazsali, Jr. recently released his new album Anathema,  a three-year project which has earned rave reviews and features some of Busan's best talent. Bazsali is a long time trumpet, guitar and electric bass player on the local music scene who also plays in One Drop East.

The Hampshire, Illinois native's 11-track album features contributions by local musicians Jim Batcho, Kelsey Smith and Gino Brann. It marks his sixth release, and his first since working with Busan-based band Cuttlefish. The liner notes hint at his eccentric sound: "This album represents three years of work, recorded on studio mics and iPhones, employing mostly guitars, but also trumpets, cocktail glasses, school desks, passing trains, and dog whimpers."

BUSAN, South Korea -- Everyone looks forward to winter’s end, but not so welcomed are the numerous farewells that go along with it as many expats head back home to carry on with their lives.  This farewell season, it’s time to say goodbye to another pillar of the Busan music community, Angela Crebbin.  After 11 years gracing the stages of Busan, intoxicating crowds with her mesmerizing voice, she has made the difficult decision to head back to home and family in Victoria, Australia.

BUSAN, South Korea -- A city’s culture can be a vast source of its pride and identity. Up until about 15 years ago, underground music wasn’t a part of that equation in Korea. In 1975, the military famously outlawed rock ‘n’ roll in an effort to keep the counter-culture under its thumb. Only recently has music become a creative outlet around the country. It is now at the point where certain cities are becoming known for their individual auditory flavors.  

DAEJEON, South Korea -- On December 17th Busan bands ‘One Drop East’ and ‘Genius’ are heading to the Daejeon Cantina for one of the biggest live events of the year…’Picture Our Face Festival: A Fundraiser for Save The Children: Korea’ ..and its all for a great cause.

BUSAN, South Korea -- It was ten years ago when bar owner, Dongha Kim, decided to take a chance opening a bar around Kyungsung University, an area that hadn’t established itself quite yet as a foreigner hangout. He had done well with his bars around the PNU area, but this was a big move.

BUSAN, South Korea - Sadly, summer is coming to a close. The parasols on Haeundae Beach will soon disappear while street and music festivals will become fewer and fewer. If you are looking for one last day of fun in the sun, this Saturday’s Sunset Live Festival in Yangsan is the crowning event on another great summer.