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Review: Rina Sawayama Gets Experimental In Debut Album, ‘SAWAYAMA’

Music by Anahita Safarzadeh

Although social distancing and shelter-at-home ordinances have postponed her tour, Rina Sawayama is still releasing her debut album, “SAWAYAMA,” on April 17. Fans of the YouTube playlist “Rina TV” have…

Rina Sawayama Releases ‘Cherry’ Remix By Ryan Hemsworth

Music by Annika Brandes

Rina Sawayama’s nostalgic single has been rearranged for the dance floor. On Oct. 10, the retro pop star re-released a remixed version of “Cherry” by Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth. In…

Harmonizing Cultures: Top Asian Musicians Reshaping American Music

Music by Michelle DePacina

…and elevate Asian representation on the global stage. Recommended Song: “Drive It Like You Stole It” 6. Rina Sawayama: Japanese British Genre Bender Photo by Laura Harvey. The British Japanese…

10 Queer Songs by API Artists That Bring All the Feels This Pride

Music by Caroline Yu

…this month and beyond.  1.“This Hell” – Rina Sawayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekauErew4Bs&ab_channel=RinaSawayamaVEVO British pop star Rina Sawayama said “ride ‘em cowboy” with this one. Not only did she kick off a new…

10 Songs by Queer API Artists To Get The Party Started This Pride

Music by Patrick Zhang

…If We Made It” (The 1975 cover) – Rina Sawayama Japanese-British pop star Rina Sawayama douses the 1975’s smash hit “Love It If We Made It” with a million gallons…

The Ultimate Asian Valentine’s Day Playlist for Lovers, Haters, and Hopeless Romantics

Commentary, Music by Caroline Yu

…you for lеtting me see myself)/ (I want to thank you for letting mе be myself).” 10. “Catch Me In The Air” – Rina Sawayama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHpW9eSytp0 Valentine’s Day isn’t just…

Keanu Reeves Returns to Kick Ass and Take Names in ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

Movies, Screen by Cu Fleshman

…Laurence Fishburne and pop singer Rina Sawayama also star in “Chapter 4,” which is due out on March 24, 2023. Since the first “John Wick” installment premiered in 2014, the…

An image from last year's Head in the Clouds festival

Head in the Clouds Returns to Los Angeles with a Star-Studded Lineup

Music by Emily Chung

…include DPR IAN and DPR Live, Jackson Wang, Rina Sawayama, XG, Yoasobi and special guest Zedd.  The festival will also christen some new faces; fans were particularly thrilled to see…

rina sawayama performs on the 88rising stage at head in the clouds los angeles 2023 in pasadena, california

Weekend Recap: 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Los Angeles 2023

Events, Music, Sponsored Post by Florence Lo

…Rina Sawayama wowed crowds with not one, not two, but seven outfit changes during her 45-minute set. DPR members DPR Live and DPR Ian split their set time between themselves,…

From Mango Sticky Rice to Japanese Breakfast: How Asian Acts Took Over Coachella

Events, Music by Jasmine Nguyen

…and Rina Sawayama performed, and Coachella’s lineup featured sets from DJs Peggy Gou and SOHMI as well. International acts also made a splash, like Mongolian folk-rock group The Hu, K-hip-hop…

Q&A: mxmtoon Isn’t Crying in Her Prom Dress Anymore

Music by Caroline Yu

…it with all the danceability of a Rina Sawayama album. But don’t be fooled, everything on “rising” is pure mxmtoon.  “It was always a goal I had growing up, to…

The Spin: Dear Class of 2020, Your Virtual Graduation Playlist Is Here

Music by Linh Nguyen

Hundreds of thousands of students across the country are supposed to enjoy their commencement this weekend. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person ceremonies have been replaced with online celebrations, or…

10 2022 Jams for the New Year

Music by Joyce Chang

From pop to indie rock to R&B and more, last year was certainly an unforgettable year for Asians and Pacific Islanders in music. As we kick off 2023, let’s play…

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