Blues from Busan: Korean Band 'The Cowchips' Bring Fresh Energy to a Classic Style
Busan, Korea seems to be have to an active underground rock scene from what I've been seeing, and is home to at least a few bands playing British-inspired rock with a swagger and rawness that is not seen amongst the more popular Korean bands, who tend to play softer, more indie-rock style tunes. The Cowchips are unique even amongst the Busan scene though, and I've become a huge fan of their old-school American blues rock sound. So far they've released one album in 2016 called Return Home (귀가) and a bunch of singles throughout the years. I recommend starting with the album, which is kicked off by the fun and energetic 'Get up your mind.' Vocalist Choi Se-ryun (최세련) belts powerfully over bluesy guitar licks with plenty of groove, and finishes off the song with a laugh. The album also includes some more laid back tracks, like the title track, which contains a tasteful and melodic guitar solo that has become one of the highlights of the album for me. I recommend che...