Eastern Sidekick
Eastern Sidekick | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Garage rock, Korean rock |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
| Labels | Fluxus Music |
| Members | Ko, Hangyul(고한결) Oh, Juhwan(오주환) Bae, Sanghwan(배상환) Ryu, Inhyuk(류인혁) Park, Geunchang(박근창) (Past member) Ko, Myungchul(고명철) |
| Website | www |
Eastern Sidekick(Hangul: 이스턴 사이드킥) is a South Korean indie rock band formed in 2010, but they officially debuted under Fluxus Music includes Clazziquai, Urban Zakapa in 2013.[1] The band consists of Juhwan Oh on vocals, Hangyul Ko on lead guitar and main songwriter, Sanghwan bae on bass guitar, Inhyuk Ryu on guitars and Geunchang Park on drums.
Early career
Members says the band's name came from they were thinking Asia and that is where 'Eastern' came from, They added 'Sidekick' because they were going for something out of the form.[2] Eastern Sidekick initiated by Hangyul and Myungchul from circle activity, then other memberds joined.[3] Accordingly, every song's title and lyrics written in Korean to have a strong Eastern atmosphere only composed and written by Hangyul as the band's leader. Eastern Sidekick is known for their own oriental garage rock sound well. They also became known to Korean indie music scene by won 'Rookie Of The Years' of Olleh Music Indie Awards, EBS Hello Rookie 2010 and Hyundai Card Music: Indie Band TV commercial. In addition they having gigs in live house in Hongdae where most of Korean indie bands playing in Seoul, they had many performances in overseas music festival such as Music Matters Live 2013 in Singapore[4][5] and Summersonic 2013 in Japan[6] not only Korean domestic music festival such as Pentaport Rock Festival 2011, 2012[7] and Green Plugged Festival.[8] The band was awarded Weekly Champion in Fuji TV's global band music contest show 'Asia Versus',[9] and also supported Jang Keun-suk's second album showcase and concert tour in Japan as a session musician.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
The First
- First Studio Album
- Label: FLUXUS MUSIC
- Release Date: 17 August 2012
- Formats: CD, Digital Download(iTunes[11])
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Inefficient Man (Hangul: 다소 낮음)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Fight For Rainbow (Hangul: 무지개를 위한 싸움)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:10 |
| 3. | "The Exciting Song (Hangul: 흥겨운 노래)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Mad Rooster (Hangul: 화난 수탉)" | Hangyul Ko | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Buggered Man (Hangul: 떡)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Natural Wind (Hangul: 자연풍)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:36 |
| 7. | "At Home on Holiday (Hangul: 쉬는 날 방안)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Incandescent Lamp (Hangul: 백열램프)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:58 |
| 9. | "There Comes And Goes The Thirsty Dog (Hangul: 저기 목마른 개 왔다 간다)" | Hangyul Ko | 2:55 |
| 10. | "In Front of Your House (Hangul: 그 집 앞)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:49 |
| 11. | "Mustang (Hangul: 무스탕)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:43 |
Total Reflection
- Second Studio Album
- Label: FLUXUS MUSIC
- Release Date: 29 October 2015
- Formats: CD, Digital Download(iTunes[12])
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Car (Hangul: 차)" | Hangyul Ko | 2:40 |
| 2. | "Dirty Weather (Hangul: 식은 쇠)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Business Man (Hangul: 장사)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Digger (Hangul: 낮)" | Hangyul Ko | 2:41 |
| 5. | "88 (Hangul: 88)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Sloopy Night (Hangul: 묽은 밤)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Teeth and Sweat (Hangul: 이빨과 땀)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:21 |
| 8. | "88 ver.2 (Hangul: 이빨과 땀)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Total Reflection (Hangul: 굴절률)" | Hangyul Ko | 2:44 |
| 10. | "Sea and Room (Hangul: 당진)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:04 |
| 11. | "Mustang (Hangul: 무스탕)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:43 |
Extended play
Hammer Lane(Hangul: 추월차로)
- First EP Album
- Label: FLUXUS MUSIC
- Release Date: 11 September 2013
- Formats: CD, Digital Download(iTunes[13])
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sloppy Night (Hangul: 묽은 밤)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Teeth and Sweat (Hangul: 이빨과 땀)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Seoul (Hangul: 서울)" | Hangyul Ko | 4:05 |
| 4. | "Monochrome Cartoon City (Hangul: 흑백만화도시)" | Hangyul Ko | 3:45 |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Teeth and Sweat" (Hangul: 이빨과 땀)" |
Super 10 Bit |
| 2010 | "Fight For Rainbow" (Hangul: 무지개를 위한 싸움)" |
Super 10 Bit |
| 2013 | "Mustang" (Hangul: 무스탕)" |
NYLON Korea |
| 2015 | "Digger" (Hangul: 낮)" |
UNID-IT |
Band Members
- Hangyul Ko – Lead Guitar (2010–present)
- Juhwan Oh – Lead Vocals (2010–present)
- Sanghwan Bae – Bass Guitar (2010–present)
- Inhyuk Ryu – Guitar (2010–present)
- Geunchang Park – Drums (2014–present)
Past Members
- Myungchul Ko - Drums (2010–2014)
See also
References
- ^ "Interview: Eastern Sidekick".
- ^ http://arirangradio.wordpress.com/2013/10/07/eastern-sidekick/
- ^ http://relawankonser.com/2014/02/14/special-interview-with-eastern-sidekick-february-2014/
- ^ http://x-clusive.sg/2013/04/23/music-matters-live-2013/
- ^ http://www.theaureview.com/artist/eastern-sidekick
- ^ http://www.summersonic.com/2013/lineup/148.html?a=t2
- ^ http://pentaportrock.com/?mode=page#history
- ^ http://greenplugged.com/?p=10174
- ^ http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1970646
- ^ http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/hallyu/cj/storyviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=252635264
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-first/id561397812
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-first/id561397812
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hammer-lane-ep/id698635624
- "Eastern Sidekick makes you forget insipid K-Pop with Foo Fighters worthy single: Fight For Rainbow". 2013-01-21.
- "Eastern Sidekick: Hammer Lane(추월차로)". 2013-09-26.
- "Eastern Sidekick's "Making of" Interview". 2013-09-16.