Space program

Korea's seen a big jump in the international profile of its entertainment industry in the last few years, first with films, then with its pop music. Now it seems there's a bit of a push for its indie rock as well. Apollo 18 journeyed through North America last year, hitting up SXSW and the like, and also played a few club dates, including this one at Zaphod's.

Choi Hyun-seok handles the axe.



Bassist Kim Dae-inn was performing as a solo artist under the name Jellyboy when he recruited Choi and drummer Lee Sang-yun to help him out live, thus laying the groundwork for the formation of Apollo 18.



They've got a post-rock and hardcore vibe that makes me think of Motorpsycho.



Headbanging action!



The whole lot!



Extra Kim!



Choi sings!



Lee hits!



And so on!



They'll soon be touring through the U.K. with other Korean rock groups.