🎸 Syn.THE.Size X: A Sci-Fi Sound Odyssey
After nearly a year away from the solo stage, K-indie rockers Silica Gel are making their grand return with Syn.THE.Size X—a two-day immersive concert that promises more than just a setlist. It’s a sonic journey through time.
Set to take place on August 30 and 31 at KINTEX Hall 1 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, the show is the latest installment in the band’s signature performance series. The event poster teases, “Begin your adventure through dimensions of time,” signaling that this won’t be an average night of live music. Think Pink Floyd meets sci-fi K-drama.
🎧 A Show Built on Synthesis
The series title Syn.THE.Size plays off the word “synthesize,” a nod to the band’s layered, genre-fusing sound. At last year’s Syn.THE.Size III—held at Jangchung Gymnasium—Silica Gel earned serious praise for crafting an immersive, fan-centered experience.
This year’s version aims to push the envelope even further, blending audio, visuals, and storytelling into a single cinematic universe. If you’re into multisensory performances (à la Björk or The Smile), this might be your new favorite tour stop.
🎶 New Single ‘Namgung FEFERE’ Turns Heads
Silica Gel is also expanding their soundscape with fresh music. Their latest track, ‘Namgung FEFERE’ (released June 10), is a dreamy collaboration with Japanese Breakfast, the Korean-American indie pop queen.
With its synthy textures and cinematic layering, the song showcases the band’s boundary-pushing style. The MV, directed by visionary filmmaker Jankyi, seamlessly marries visuals and sound, making it hard to look away—or stop listening.
🌍 Going Global at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival
Next stop? World stage. Silica Gel is heading to one of Asia’s biggest music fests—the mighty Fuji Rock Festival in Japan—later this July. Sharing the lineup with global legends, the band is poised to further cement its rep as Korea’s most experimental global rock export.
🎟️ Save the Date for Tickets
Tickets for Syn.THE.Size X go on sale June 23 at 8 p.m. KST through major online platforms. Judging by their cult following and the success of previous shows, you’d better set your alarms.
The rest of 2024 is shaping up to be a breakout season for Silica Gel—one filled with sound, vision, and immersive storytelling that might just alter your concept of a ‘concert.’
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