Fender Selects Four-Piece Indie Band 'Redoor' for World-Class Artist Program

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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced the lineup for 'Fender Next 2026,' its next-generation global artist development program.

Now in its eighth year, this program operates to discover, support, and highlight promising guitar artists worldwide. The 15 selected artists, chosen after review by Fender's Artist Marketing Team, hail from eight countries: South Korea, the United States, Argentina, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Colombia. They are musicians spanning diverse genres including rock, indie, grunge, country, and punk.

Among this year's lineup, the four-piece band 'Redoor' is the sole Korean artist selected. Redoor consists of Lee Deung-tae (vocals/guitar), Choi Seung-hyun (guitar), Park Se-woong (bass), and Ju Sang-wook (drums). The group debuted in 2021 with their first single, "Like Eternity." They have showcased music blending modern rock-based sounds with contemporary sensibilities, expanding their activities beyond major domestic festivals to international stages in Taiwan, Germany, and Japan. Notably, they sold out a two-day solo concert held in Seoul in 2025.

The selected artists will be introduced to global fans through Fender's official social media channels, which boast over 17 million followers, and will gain opportunities to participate in various Fender content initiatives. Launched in 2019, the 'Fender Next' program has supported a total of 195 artists to date, with notable alumni including Idles, Sam Fender, Viva Duvi, and Phoebe Bridgers.

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