Formed in 1997, Huckleberryfinn is an iconic Korean indie band that has been credited with proving the value of Korea's indie music scene. They have earned recognition through the Korean Music Awards and have been featured in the list of 100 Greatest Korean Popular Music Albums. This video follows the band's frontman, Lee Ki-yong, through interviews and his daily activities, exploring Huckleberryfinn's recent music and band activities, as well as discussing the current state and future of rock music.
Seo-jun, a young pianist from an underprivileged background, manages to study classical piano with the aid of a scholarship with the help of renowned pianist Eun-jung Son. His goal is to win an international competition but he is repeatedly defeated by his rival, Min-jae. After failing to win, out of frustration, he vandalizes in the waiting room. Ji-soo witnesses his misdemeanor and blackmails him to manipulate him. Seo-jun and Jisoo develop a romantic relationship and he finds out that she plays jazz piano. He became passionate about jazz piano as well, performing in jazz clubs, and distracted from classical piano. Eun-jung discovers his behavior and disapproves of it, and thus considers cutting the scholarship off him. Seo-jun gets one last chance to compete in a competition before his military enlistment but learns that Min-jae is also participating. Can Seo-jun prove his worth and forge his path as a pianist?
A washed-up musician travels to Korea to write for K-pop stars, discovering that his long-lost son is set to front one of the country’s hottest new groups. He then jumps at the opportunity to capitalize on his son’s stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more fulfilling and meaningful than stardom.
Directed by Neema Sadeghi, the documentary was filmed at the Nuffer Ranch in Pasadena, California, and captures McAlpine's artistic process throughout the writing, recording and production of "Older" alongside her band.
This story delves into the theme of sisterhood overcoming distance through shared sadness. Two women, physically apart but emotionally connected, express their melancholy through a traditional Ukrainian song. The animation, inspired by Ukrainian folk art, vividly portrays their struggles. As the ancient melody unfolds, it serves as a universal language, bridging the gap between the characters. The animation transitions between the women's worlds - Ukrainian and Latvian village women, emphasizing the universal nature of human emotions.
A love letter to all unknown musicians in the world from an indie band from Tongyeong, located at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. It’s okay if you don’t know! It’s okay to be wrong! The origin story of an indie band in the seaside town of Tongyeong. A baker, a bookstore owner, a restaurant owner, and a dog lover live busy lives in the beautiful seaside town of Tongyeong. ‘Listening to Us is Your Duty’ is a band they created by chance. Although they never officially learned music, they created one song after another that is unique and different. Far away from the Korean music industry which is full of harsh competition, these amateur musicians find a new world. Listening to the songs written by those who live in Tongyeong is... your duty!
blur played two massive headline shows at Wembley Stadium in London last summer. These historic and emotional dates will be captured in a forthcoming concert film called Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium.
After releasing their first album “Subset” in late 2023, Kindred Music’s HI! WE’RE KINDRED! (ARE WE EVEN A BOYBAND?) pieces together archival footage and present-day retellings in a film that offers an intimate glimpse of their journey. From the first video call to several lock-in periods and endless nights at the studio, a story of connection and art-making unfolds. This documentary chronicles a team taking shape—one unafraid to test limits and have fun. Amidst an increasingly daunting musical landscape, Kindred pays homage to the process of creating with others. They collaborate with artists such as Annika Sy, Cola Salva Cruz, Timothy Axibal, Cenon at Mav, Koji Arboleda, and Paul Jatayna to craft an ever-evolving image. And as their relationships grow, so too does their sound. In the end, one thing is certain: this is only the beginning.
When a runaway prisoner’s taste for power wipes out his mission to lead his fellow inmates to freedom, their path to a much-desired liberation steers them to a new kind of oppression. Zenith uses dance language to illustrate the power dynamics that have shaped the political landscape in recent decades, not only in Europe but also around the world.