Leenalchi - "Crying Softshell Turtle"
Photo by Robert Macaisa for Off the 405, Courtesy of Getty Museum Leenalchi just released an EP in June, and the Seoul based seven-piece band is already back with new music. "Crying Softshell Turtle" is a psychedelic thrill ride, with elements that are both traditional and futuristic. This makes sense since the band's upcoming album is a retelling of an eighteenth century Korean epic, and is an update of pansori, a centuries old form of music. It's going to inspire both wild dancing and standing there with your mouth agape. It's as fun as it is mind-blowing, and not every band can pull that off. "Crying Softshell Turtle" literally brings Korea's past into the future. You can watch the video for "Crying Softshell Turtle" below. Sugungga is due out October 2 on Luaka Bop, and is available for pre-order here . For more on Leenalchi, check out the band's website . Upcoming tour dates are below the video and include October 31 at The Drake i...