The undeniable chart-topping popularity of K-Pop has raised Korea to the heights of global creative influence, but that’s not all Korea has to offer! The country’s thriving independent rock scene offers a nuanced counterpart to K-pop’s glossier production. K-Indie’s diverse expression of sound – from guitar-driven, underground post-rock to mellow, lo-fi electronics – mark it as the likely next big thing in Korea’s role as a cultural exporter. This show spotlights two of the genre’s best bands: Jannabi, who specialize in lyrically wistful, vintage-pop artistry and the more new wave-inspired, three-piece modern rock collective byebyesea.