Editor’s note: Every month we’ll be compiling a playlist featuring Asian American musicians. This month’s theme is “Midnight Drives.” I grew up in the Greater Boston Area and I […]
Category: Music
Vietnamese Pop Star Sơn Tùng M-TP Combines Forces With Snoop Dogg in ‘Hãy Trao Cho Anh’
In a huge mansion, bikini-clad girls dance with a slight young man wearing baggy designer clothing, as he raps about love and lust. It could be a scene from […]
The Lookout: Here’s The Latest On What’s Happening In Asian American Entertainment In July
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, […]
Calling All Koreaboos—Meet The Newest Bands To Join The KCON L.A. Lineup
Even if you’re not a die hard K-pop fan, chances are that you’ve already heard buzz about the upcoming KCON L.A. 2019. From August 15-18, the Staples Center will […]
Happy National Selfie Day! These 9 Asian Celebs Show Us What They Look Like
Feeling cute today? Well snap a pic because it’s National Selfie Day. On June 21, the world finally has a valid excuse to use the self-portrait function on their […]
Formerly Anonymous Musician Fuvk Debuts Music Video ‘dec 17’
Austin-based “bedroom pop project” fuvk are engineers by day and musicians by night. Although they’re now an ensemble of three, fuvk initially began as the “personal journal” of singer-songwriter […]
The 15 Perfect Asian American Songs To Add To Your Summer Playlist
1. Don’t U – Ken Loi A quintessential summer dance track, “Don’t U” has more bounce than a hot check. Bring the festival scene with you anywhere you go […]
Let’s ‘Bag That Bao’
If you’ve spent much time on the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook group recently, it’s likely you’ve seen or heard the phrase “bag that bao” slung around. Now, trap outfit […]
Save The Date: Jo Sung Mo and Song So Hee Will Unite For Two Spectacular Nights
July is about to get even hotter here in Southern California. The “Crown Prince of Ballads” Jo Sung Mo will be performing July 26 and 27 at Pechanga Casino, […]
Review: Jai Paul Completes His Infamous Incomplete Album With ‘Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones)’
The story of “Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones)” begins with a stolen laptop. In 2013, 16 songs, mostly unreleased, were leaked onto Bandcamp from a computer that belonged to ascending […]
Catch A Fresh Wave With Nathan Bajar’s Song ‘Silver Surfer’
A trip into outer space and alternative funk beats intertwine within this interdisciplinary solo artist’s unique sound. Brooklyn-based Filipino American musician Nathan Bajar has just released a new single […]
A New Album From Indie Pop Darling Artist Jay Som Is On The Way
Have you ever listened to a new song that sounds so sweetly nostalgic, it feels like something you might have heard years ago? Faint, childhood memories will seem within […]
Here’s Why New York-Based Rapper And Singer Audrey Chu Is Our Trap Queen
Audrey Chu’s 19-year-old personality bubbles across the cross-continental phone connection like a geyser. She quickly names her favorite ice cream flavor (cookies and cream, if you’re wondering), expresses her […]
Jai Wolf Electrifies Los Angeles With Two Adrenaline-Packed EDM Shows
Over a thick vape cloud emitted by what looked (and smelled) like half of Los Angeles, floated a disk of kaleidoscoping colorful lights, and in the center of that […]
Miya Folick Is Here To Remind Us She’s No ‘Malibu Barbie’
Miya Folick is back not with a bang, but with a whisper. Her latest single, “Malibu Barbie,” features Folick’s signature vocals at a much lower decibel than much of […]
