Soran Essentials

Soran Essentials

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.

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