When Mountain Brothers’ “Paperchase” 12-inch single was shipped out to a handful of writers (this one included) back in 1996, it was like living with a delightful secret. I […]
Category: Music
Jung Dong Ha & Ben To Perform At Pechanga Resort & Casino
Pechanga Resort & Casino is bringing more Asian talents stateside. Korean solo artists Jung Dong Ha and Ben will hold two concerts at the Pechanga Theater on Nov. 16 […]
Rina Sawayama Releases ‘Cherry’ Remix By Ryan Hemsworth
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. […]
NCT 127 Launches ‘Regular-Irregular’ Comeback With US Takeover
Exciting news for American K-pop fans: More of your faves are getting Western mainstream exposure. Ahead of their “Regular-Irregular” album drop, boy group NCT 127 are making multiple appearances […]
Lay Wants You To ‘Give Me A Chance’ For First US Single
Asian pop superstar Lay is days away from his first U.S. release — his single “Give Me a Chance” will drop Oct. 5, and a music video on Oct. […]
Mark Redito Drops New Single ‘Everything Felt Right’
Mark Redito’s new single “Everything Felt Right,” out today, tells the story of a serendipitous encounter with a stranger. Redito, formerly known as Spazzkid, built on his love for […]
Kris Wu and Jhené Aiko Ask For ‘Freedom’ With New Single
Kris Wu and Jhené Aiko paired up to drop their new, relaxed hip-hop track “Freedom” on Friday. “Freedom” rides a quiet trap beat with lyrics that express the need […]
Review: ‘Teddywaddy’ by Aussie Noise Band East Brunswick All Girls’ Choir
East Brunswick All Girls Choir is not a choir. They’re not all girls. And they’re not from East Brunswick. But they are a four-person rock outfit based in Melbourne […]
A Generation of Young Asian American Producers Are Transforming EDM
When Mark Redito, an electro-pop producer from the Philippines, set out to release his debut album in 2013, the electronic dance music scene in the United States was still […]
Review: Mitski’s ‘Be the Cowboy’ is Powerful Art About Personal Weakness
About two-thirds of the way through Mitski’s fifth album, she makes a naked confession: “My God, I’m so lonely/ So I open the window to hear sounds of people.” […]
10 Ways to Prepare for KCON LA 2018
It’s that time of year again. KCON, the annual Korean convention that serves as a mecca for lovers of all things Hallyu, is once again returning to Los Angeles. […]
Eric Nam Gets Real About Love and Music on ‘Honestly’ Tour
Eric Nam gets no breaks this summer, not even on a tour stop in his hometown Atlanta. When the K-pop star stops there on June 26, his folks will […]
Asian Americans Tweet: Cats, Disco & Stereotypes
Twitter is a weird and sometimes funny place to be. Over the past week, we’ve collected a few tweets from Asian American personalities across the board. Here’s some of […]
Lauren Yee’s ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ Faces the Music of the Past
The rock ’n’ roll revolution that ruled Cambodia through the ’60s and ’70s, and squashed by a brutal communist regime, is front and center in “Cambodian Rock Band,” a […]
K-pop Playlist of the Week: NCT, Big Bang & CLC
Let us provide you with some music while you dream of the weekend. Check out these five recent K-pop hits: “Touch” – NCT 127 NCT is back with a […]
