Next Wednesday, South Korean band can\u2019t be blue will take the stage at Rock in Roma for their very first performance in Europe. Ahead of the show, members spoke to us exclusively about their musical journey, staying true to their roots, collaborating with Han from Stray Kids, experimenting with new sounds, teasing a brand-new song they\u2019ll perform live for the very first time, and sharing their excitement about meeting their European fans for the first time.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n The five-member indie band made its debut in 2024, but their music blends a variety of genres, including indie rock, alternative rock, pop, R&B, and soul. Their name reflects their mission to create music that lifts people\u2019s spirits. <\/p>\n Ahead of their performance, we had the opportunity to sit down with the members of can\u2019t be blue for an exclusive interview.<\/p>\n Your music naturally blends indie rock, soul, and R&B. Are there any genres you\u2019d love to experiment with in the future that your fans might not expect?<\/strong><\/p>\n We already move comfortably between indie rock, soul, and R&B, so for us the next step feels more textural than a genre jump \u2014 things like subtle electronic or ambient touches layered into a rock foundation. We\u2019re curious about darker, more atmospheric production too. Nothing drastic, just new colors added to what\u2019s already \u201ccan\u2019t be blue.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Are there any plans for a new album in the near future?<\/strong><\/p>\n Actually, we\u2019re going to preview a brand new song live for the first time in Rome. It might feel a little early since our first full album just came out, but we think we\u2019ll be back with something new before the summer heat fully fades. We hope you\u2019ll enjoy both this album and the new track we\u2019re about to share.<\/p>\n Who were the artists or bands that inspired you while working toward becoming can\u2019t be blue? Are there any Korean or international musicians you consider as your role models?<\/strong><\/p>\n We each grew up listening to very different things \u2014 one of us has followed the Billboard Top 100 almost exclusively for over ten years, another leans into R&B and soul, and another grew up on J-pop. That mix is probably part of why our sound feels layered. We\u2019re less interested in copying a specific artist and more inspired by artists who\u2019ve stayed true to their identity as they grew \u2014 nationality doesn\u2019t really matter to us.<\/p>\n South Korea has such a diverse and vibrant music scene. As an indie band, how do you see your place within it? What makes the indie scene unique compared to other parts of the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n For us, being indie really meant not having a company behind us \u2014 we did everything ourselves, from designing our own merch to writing every song, so \u201ccottage industry\u201d is honestly the more accurate description. These days we have a team helping out and we\u2019re not hand-making merch anymore, but we\u2019re still writing every song ourselves. What makes the indie scene special is that raw, unpolished quality that comes from not having capital shaping every decision.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/asianstyle.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BJH_4495-\ubcf4\uc815.jpg-960x1200.jpeg\")
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