The K-pop genre tends to bring to mind thoughts of neon hair, wide-eyed girls with flawless, pearlescent skin, barely legal boy groups executing perfectly synchronized dance routines whilst holding […]
Category: Music
DJ Zhao Wants To Talk To You
It’s a gloomy, cold Monday afternoon, uncharacteristic for Los Angeles in January, and Kenny Zhao is searching for a good place to chill figuratively, not literally. The Chinese American […]
The Spin: Bye Bye Winter, Hello Spring!
Celebrations of the New Year are long behind us now, and with them all those superficial “new year, new me” mottos. At “Character Media,” we want to get deep […]
If You’re Feeling Low, Let TOKiMONSTA’s ‘One Day’ Pick You Up
TOKiMONSTA, along with Def Jam’s Bibi Bourelly and Chicago-based musician Jean Deaux, are firm believers in the idea that “one day we’ll make it.” Indeed, they channel that belief […]
Learn From Ethan Kim: When Deferred, Write A Rap
If someone knows exactly how to be different it’s Ethan Kim, with his quirky, funny and bold “HARVARD PLEASE LET ME IN” music video. The video is a joint […]
Get Hyped For slchld’s Brand New Release, ‘believe in myself’
With enchanting beats and a soulful blend of Korean and English, schld and Aso’s “believe in myself” will take your mind through a gentle waltz that tugs on your […]
The Lookout: This February, We’ve Got Your Valentine’s Day Plans Covered
For all those not in the know, the month of February is not just a month of love—it’s jam packed with adventure, comedy, horror and even guns-a-blazing action. These […]
The Spin: Celebrate The Year Of The Rat With This Month’s Playlist
Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who’s still celebrating! If you don’t know it yet, 2020 is the year of the rat. While a rat may not have much […]
Take A Trip To Wonderland With Jaguar Jonze’s Latest Single, ‘Rabbit Hole’
The music video starts off in the corner of a warm yellow room with slow dramatic electric guitar strums and a defeated Jaguar Jonze sitting on a modernist lounge […]
Here Are The Highlights From The Live At The Atrium Series’ Lunar New Year Celebration
After a traditional Chinese lion dance performance (in partnership with Bloomingdale’s) drummed throughout the open-air Westfield Century City, shy guests eased into the Lunar New Year spirit under the […]
Twelve Girls Band To Perform A Lunar New Year Concert At Pechanga Resort And Casino
Ready for the next biggest wombo combo of musical innovation? Looking for the best of both worlds in Chinese and Western music? This all-female Chinese musical group has got […]
Attention, BTS ARMY: New Single ‘Black Swan’ Has Arrived
K-pop group BTS is back, and in a big way. The first single off their upcoming album “Map of the Soul: 7” dropped today, Jan. 17, almost a month […]
MONSTA X Announces Dates For North American Summer Tour
You might want to revise your summer plans, because K-pop group MONSTA X is headed to North America. Their special tour kicks off in June, following the Valentine’s Day […]
The Lookout: Ring In The New Year With These Exciting AAPI Projects
You know what they say—new year, new movies, shows, albums and books. That is what they say, right? Anyway, we’re welcoming 2020 right, with a slew of AAPI projects […]
The Spin: Your New Year’s Eve Playlist Has Arrived
Throwing a roaring ‘20s-themed party might be all the rage as we head into the new decade, but here at “Character Media,” we’re still winding down from our Unforgettable […]
