Articles by Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Kristen was born and raised in Korea but is often told that she sings like a white girl and has the music taste of a sad Brit. She's really good at deciphering acronyms and loves documentary films, Agatha Christie novels, and shrimp chips. Her first boss dubbed her the nickname "Cyborg" for her "preternatural ability to multitask and remain perpetually pleasant." Her most embarrassing album purchase is the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack.

Articles By Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

One-Hit Wondering - Toni Basil

You know that song that goes "Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!" Yeah, that girl. Full Story

2012 Sep 13 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
One-Hit Wondering - The Vapors

Literally every single song of theirs is great (except for the one you know them for). Full Story

2012 Sep 6 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
One-Hit Wondering - The Knack

You know, the dudes who wrote "My Sharona." Full Story

2012 Aug 30 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
One-Hit Wondering - Dexys Midnight Runners

Welcome to my new column, where I listen to entire discographies of so-called "One-Hit Wonders." First up, Dexys Midnight Runners, AKA, that band that wrote "Come On Eileen." Full Story

2012 Aug 23 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
Day Jobs - Sleepies

Philosophy PhDs to cleaning camper crap and everything in between. Full Story

2012 Aug 15 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
Day Jobs - Milk Music

We talked to the grungy Olympians about good old-fashioned weed farming. Full Story

2012 Aug 1 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
How The Smiths Can Get You Laid

Tackling OKCupid with Morrissey as your wingman. Full Story

2012 Jul 26 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
Day Jobs - Violens

No matter how good your band is, you'll never beat Green Mullett Guy as "Coolest Lawyer at the Firm." Full Story

2012 Jul 4 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
2:54 Is Effortlessly Perfect And We Love Them Anyway

We chatted with the elder half of the English dreampop sister duo about touring in the States and what it's like being so damn cool. Full Story

2012 Jun 21 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features
Day Jobs - Parlovr

Parlovr talks hocking crayons and Montreal hoboism. Full Story

2012 Jun 13 Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Features