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Balming Tiger Unveils Debut Studio Album January Never Dies Featuring 14 Tracks via AWAL

Balming Tiger Unveils Debut Studio Album January Never Dies Featuring 14 Tracks via AWAL

New Video “Moving Forward” Out Today

World Tour Starts Next Month Including Festival Appearances at Pitchfork Music Festival London & Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival

(“January Never Dies” album artwork, by GOODNEWSFORBADGUYS)



Listen to January Never Dies HERE

Watch “Moving Forward” music video HERE

 

October 19, 2023 - Balming Tiger, the innovative alternative K-pop group, is making waves with their inaugural full-length album, January Never Dies, released today via AWAL.  

The 14-track album includes a total of four previously-released singles, including “SEXY NUKIM (feat. RM of BTS)," which topped Billboard's 'World Digital Song Sales' chart, as well as “Trust Yourself,""SOS,” and “Kamehameha.” 

The theme of the album is not attributed to typical established systems or the standards imposed by society, but to love each other and move forward, believing in their own inner selves. Balming Tiger articulated their approach, stating, “As this is our first studio album released as a team rather than a compilation concept, we put a lot of effort into reflecting the tendencies of each member while also bringing together the big themes, and capturing the moments when cosmic energy is generated when we are together. It seems like a precious work has been born.” 

Coinciding with today’s album release, Balming Tiger released the music video for their single “Moving Forward.” The music video was directed by Japanese director Pennacky, who was the first to win the ‘Music Video of the Year’ category twice at the Korean Hip-Hop Awards, and serves as an abridged teaser of the group's upcoming theatrical release “Moving For Word: The Movie.” The short film starring Balming Tiger members will be released nationally across Korean theaters later this year.

Watch the “Moving Forward” music video HERE 

Following the album release, Balming Tiger is set to debut two more music videos, including one directed by the talented Leesuho, a member of the crew. The album's captivating artwork was crafted by the Milan-based illustrator GOODNEWSFORBADGUYS, with JNKYRD supervising the sound production, Norman Nitzsche as the mastering engineer, and the DooRooDooRoo Artist Company as the management partner. 

Fans eager to own the physical album can begin pre-ordering along with the digital release. Various album merchandise, in addition to the CD, will be available. Furthermore, Balming Tiger enthusiasts can look forward to the January Never Dies World Tour, spanning Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, scheduled to kick off in early November and run for approximately a month. The tour includes stops at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and a sold-out performance at Pitchfork Music Festival London. Tickets for the tour are currently available for purchase on Balming Tiger's official website (balmingtiger.com). 

 

January Never Dies Tracklist

1. BTB

2. Buriburi

3. Pigeons and Plastic (Interlude)

4. Bodycoke

5. Kamehameha

6. 5:5 Dharma (feat. Cherry Jang) (Interlude)

7. Sudden Attack

8. SEXY NUKIM (feat. RM of BTS)

9. Trust Yourself

10. Riot

11. UP!

12. Moving Forward

13. Scumbag

14. SOS

 

Balming Tiger 2023 Tour Dates

November 1 - Point Éphémère - Paris, France

November 2 - Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands - SOLD OUT

November 3 - Iceland Airwaves - Reykjavik, Iceland 

November 6 - Frannz Club - Berlin, Germany

November 8 - Pitchfork Music Festival London - Village Underground - London, UK - SOLD OUT

November 11-12 - Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival - Los Angeles, CA

November 14 - The Axis Club - Toronto, ON

November 16 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL

November 18 - The Studio at the Factory - Dallas, TX

November 19 - Warehouse Live Studio - Houston, TX

November 21 - Warsaw - Brooklyn, NY

November 23 - C3 Stage - Guadalajara, Mexico

November 24 - Foro Puebla - Mexico City, Mexico

November 28 - The Bonfire - Bogotá, Colombia

December 3 - Maho Rasop - Bangkok, Thailand

 

(Photo credit: Nikolai Ahn - hi-res HERE)

 

Hailed as one of Rolling Stone’s “Future 25” this year, Balming Tiger consists of performers Omega Sapien, sogumm, bj wnjn, and Mudd the student (who recently appeared on South Korea’s most popular music TV show SMTM, garnering millions of views), producers San Yawn and Unsinkable, video directors Jan' Qui and Leesuho, DJ Abyss, visual artist Chanhee Hong, and writer Henson Hwang. Each artist in this ensemble expresses a different artistic identity and energy, as well as a wide range of versatility in crafting their distinct visual world, and all members have contributed to the album project.

The group made a major splash at SXSW 2023 with their electrifying energy, innovative sound, and powerful stage presence. Balming Tiger’s blend of genres and memorable stage presence earned them the prestigious Grulke Prize, which recognizes the festival's most exciting and promising up-and-coming acts. Previous recipients include Leon Bridges, Haim, Chvrches, Anderson .Paak and more. The group has been spotlighted by the likes of i-D,Billboard, Stereogum and Vogue, who proclaimed that "Balming Tiger Is Turning K-pop Upside Down," establishing them as one of the most exciting and promising new acts in music today.

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