Indie rock band Mate to release new album on 20th January


3-member band Mate will be releasing a new album.
The group started out when they were invited to do guest performance for The Swell Season when they did their concert performance last January. They later became more active performing for JiSan Rock Festival, Grand Mint Festival etc. Their album released went up to #1 on rock album sales chart,  and they were also awarded newcomer award for the 16th Korean Music Arts Awards.

Vocalist Jung JoonIl have guested on various radio shows like MBC FM4U ‘TaeYeon’s ChinChin’, ‘Park KyungRim’s Starry Night’ etc, while guitarist Im HunIl is also performing solo in clubs in HongDae.

Drummer Lee HyunJae has also received ‘lovecall’s for CF appearance for brands like Cold Stone, Nikon, Etude House etc.
Previously in December, they also had their own Christmas concert in just7 months into their debut for 1,700 fans.
Amidst their busy schedule, the group will be releasing their 1st album with 6 songs included. The group will show a different side of them through this album.
And album is set to be released on 20th January.