

This Korean band's name translates to “a commotion” in English, but Soran's lively, poppy tunes are much easier on the ears than that definition implies. They've gained a steady following in the K-indie scene since their debut in 2009, thanks to a café pop sound that gets added heft from their mix of electric and acoustic instrumentation. Their jazz and folk influences are apparent in both quick-tempoed tunes like “Prince” and spare acoustic guitar-led ballads like “Sunshine” that foreground Go Young-bae's clear, pure voice.