Walking After U

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Walking After U
워킹 애프터 유
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Walking After U in Busan Rock Festival on 8 August 2015
Background information
Also known asWAU
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres emo rock, indie rock, modern rock
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsLODIS Company Co., Ltd
MembersHaein, Sunny, A-zzang, Hangyum

Walking After U is a South Korean female rock quartet based in Seoul, South Korea, that was formed in 2014 as a merger of Rubber Duckie and Swingz.

Contents

Members

Current [1]

Former member

History

Background

The band is a merger originating from a collaboration at the Girls' Rock Festival Season 6 between Rubber Duckie and Swingz. Rubber Duckie was led by technical guitarist Jia starting in the early 2000s, along with (then) drummer Sunny. Rubber Duckie had attained much recognition as a strong female rock group, and had released two singles and a full album. Swings was led by vocal and bassist Haein, along with drummer A-zzang. Swings received much critical acclaim and mainstream popularity when proceeding through several elimination rounds on 'Top Band - Season 2'. Both Rubber Duckie [2] and Swings [3] were featured in episode "Breaking Down Our Prejudice" of Arirang TV's program "Rock on Korea" in July 2013.

After the Girls' Rock Festival, and much discussion by management of both bands, an agreement was reached to draw talent and form a single new band. Walking After U drew from both bands' previous work, taking strengths and finding a new style. Many songs in the current repertoire still come from one of the previous bands' catalogs.

Touring

After releasing their debut album, WAU toured South Korea extensively. Playing in clubs, bars, coffee shops, and concert venues, the band focused on building a wide fanbase. Following their Korean tour, they briefly toured Japan and Taiwan as well. WAU is maintaining a focus on live shows and building their fan base. Kicking off their second East Asia tour in December 2014, they will promote album Unleash... in Japan, Taiwan, China, and beyond.

Discography

Albums

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