On the gray, misty day of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, MILCK, aka Connie Lim, led a small group of singers to join the hundreds of thousands of […]
Category: Music
The Lookout: It’s ‘Wu-Tang’ and ‘Hustlers’ Season This September In Asian American Entertainment
Editor’s note: We’ll be bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our monthly “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
The Spin: Say Hello To Fall With Our September Study Playlist
It’s the beginning of September, which marks the official end of summer. School is back in session, and the sun is starting to set earlier every day. But September […]
Review: Take A Trip To The Mojave Desert On A Superbike With Jay Som On ‘Anak Ko’
A number of important cultural figures, like Georgia O’Keeffe and even Moses, the emancipator of the Israelites, retreated to the harshest environment on Earth—the desert—to seek divine inspiration. Melina […]
Here’s The Scoop On What Happened At KCON LA 2019
At 2 p.m. on Aug. 17, an eager crowd of fans screamed in excitement as they swarmed to the front lines of an empty red carpet backdrop. “What’s happening […]
BTS Announces Their First Extended Hiatus Since Their Debut
Attention all ARMY: This is not a drill. BTS will finally take their first break since their 2013 debut. The mega-popular K-pop boy band issued an official statement on […]
The Spin: Head To A Beach Bonfire With Our August Playlist
When I moved to Southern California from upstate South Carolina, I quickly learned that early August is primetime for beach visits. The water is warm enough to go swimming […]
Here Is Why Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Is The Asian American Rock Star We All Need
I’ve witnessed a legend in the making exactly once. It was the day before my junior-year finals, the last gasp of a spring fling-esque weekend in 2010. I left […]
The Lookout: Here’s What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In August
Editor’s note: Each month, we’re bringing you the latest scoop of what’s happening in Asian American film, TV, literature and music in our “Lookout” articles. We’re doing the legwork, […]
Get ‘Drunk, High, and Happy’ With Daniel Ethridge’s Debut Album
In 2018, clean shaved and soft-spoken, Korean American musician Daniel Ethridge wowed “American Idol” judges with a powerful rendition of Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away.” Now, just over a year […]
The Treatment: Time Is Running Out For Punk Rock Legend Chrissie Hynde In ‘Maybe Tomorrow’
Introduction Editor’s note: We developed this section to showcase the work of promising Asian American writers, as well as to illuminate their words through vivid and colorful drawings from […]
Review: Yuna’s ‘Rouge’ Is Here To Save Us From Summer Boredom
Under the cover of night, a caped crusader breaks into a building to save the world from black-and-white monotony—and that’s not a metaphor. The animated music video for Yuna’s […]
Review: Kishi Bashi Is Forging His Own Definition Of What Asian American Music Means
It’s not news that American pop music needs desegregating. Hip-hop is historically black music. Indie rock and country are often considered white. Reggaeton and Spanish trap are obviously Latino […]
Photography And Music Marry Happily In Nathan Bajar’s ‘Playroom’
Nathan Bajar raises his voice over the sound of wailing police sirens in his Brooklyn neighborhood. He apologizes for the late call, but explains that he was held up […]
Settling The Score: Composer Brian H. Kim Isn’t Just Another Asian Guy Playing Piano
As a composer, Brian H. Kim is an expert in perfect timing—he has to be. But in life, things don’t always line up as neatly as they do on […]
