Every year during spring break, Austin, Texas, hosts one of the biggest live music and film festivals in the world; South by Southwest. Stylized as SXSW, this festival lasts for a little over a week with four parts including Education, Interactive, Film, and Music. Music is the largest and most festive of the four as it draws in the largest audiences. Fans and artists flock from all over the globe to see their favorite musicians, filmmakers, and give jaw dropping performances; Korean musicians are no exception.
As an avid follower of South Korean music, I knew I would not be missing one of SXSW’s biggest nights; K-Pop Night Out. Throughout the previous years, K-Pop Night Out has welcomed Epik High, Crayon Pop, f(x), Jay Park and many more. This year, K-Pop Night Out hosted DEAN, Mamamoo, Zion.T and more.
The news doesn’t even begin to cover the amount of passion and finesse the artists and fans had within the Belmont venue where the night was held. Here is a summation of K-Pop Night Out through a fan’s eyes.
Bye Bye Badman (@bandbyebyebadman)
This indie band stole the hearts of the audience with their upbeat sound and smooth vocals. It was hard not to find yourself swooning for the stylish female bassist or the enthusiastic keyboardist. You would think this band would have been more nervous considering they were the first to perform; however, if they were, it sure didn’t seem like it!
A photo posted by 정니콜 Nikole (@razzynikki) on Mar 16, 2016 at 6:03pm PDT
Love x Stereo (@lovexstereo)
This electro rock band captured the audience with their catchy electronic beats and heartfelt lyrics. With their lovely and addicting aesthetics, fans will surely come back for more.
This is just an overview of my experiences seeing such amazing Korean artists in my hometown for the SXSW festival. If you have yet to attend, I highly recommend attending whether it is to see Korean artists or not.
Disclaimer: This article expresses the views of the writer, Nikole Smith, and is not the representative opinion of KpopStarz.
