βLove X Stereo sound like…the kaleidoscopic prom band in an alternate-universe High School Musical.β — Metro UK
Launched in 2011 by former skate punk rocker Toby Hwang and fugitive astrophysicist Annie Ko, Love X Stereo is a dazzling Seoul electro rock duo whose dreamy kaleidoscope of stellar synthpop anthems have enraptured music festival audiences across Asia, Europe, and North America. With the epic release of their double EP series βWe Love We Leaveβ in 2016, Love X Stereo headlined at SXSWβs perennially packed βK-Pop Night Outβ showcase, and nabbed a best electronic dance album of the year nomination at the 2017 Korean Music Awards. Accruing artist spotlights and rave reviews in international media outlets such as BBC, Billboard Magazine, and MTV, the critically acclaimed band eschewed the traditional album release routine from 2017 to 2019 and embarked on an ambitious fan-funded project that spawned 37 music video tracks as well as collaborated on original soundtracks for the smash hit Netflix Korea TV series βLove Alarmβ and ENA TV drama βSummer Strikeβ and award-winning indie short film βZero Oneβ. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Love X Stereo world premiered their new album βXennialsβ at the NAMM Believe in Music Week in January 2021.
Lead Vocals / Synthesizers / Songwriter
Annie Ko
Fugitive astrophysicist with a curious voice, major chord enthusiast, reverb and delay maniac, have no fear to face the world, and the real drive of the band.
Guitars / Synthesizers / Songwriter / Producer
Toby Hwang
1st generation punk rocker in Korea, introduced sk8 punk to the kids, a total gear head, owns like 100+ pedals, and secretly the heart and soul of the band.