Jace - Radio Star

Rock music isn't a big deal in Korea, which relegates this group to being more of an "indie" presence than anything else. I've never heard anyone talk about Jace, but I've been quietly following their career since last year. I liked their 2014 single, My Serenade, but Radio Star is even better. It ups their anthemic tendencies with an explosive chorus with a melody that's memorable even after one listen. If I'm being picky, I wish that the production was just a tiny bit punchier in places, but that's a very minor complaint for a song that is otherwise impressive. Despite being more of an unknown, the band fits nicely alongside other recent rock releases by CNBlue and DAY6. Weirdly enough, the music video below features a shortened version of the song. If you want the full thing, be sure to seek out their new ep!



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