There was a time when professional-grade covers and mashups of popular songs dominated the YouTube homepage. Budding musicians showcased their abilities to an easily-accessible audience, giving someone like Sam […]
Category: Music
Character Concerts: NISHA Finds Artistry in Their Identity
Self-identity has always been an important part of NISHA’s artistry. As a Nigerian-born Indian American immigrant and genderqueer singer-songwriter, they’ve never fit into a certain box until they began […]
Character Concerts: How Travis Atreo Has Adapted To Follow His Dreams
Travis Atreo has constantly evolved his craft in order to make his voice heard and to become the artist he always dreamed of becoming. Atreo first got his start […]
Character Concerts: Bridgette Bryant Lives Among Legends
Not many people can say they have traveled the world alongside both Phil Collins and Stevie Wonder. But for Bridgette Bryant, it was just like singing with old friends. […]
Character Concerts: JP Castillo Teaches Us To Chase Success, Not Fear
Hailing from Costa Rica from a family of musicians, JP Castillo was practically born into music. “[Music] was always in me,” he reminisced. From a young age, he would […]
Character Concerts: Krost Returns to the Stage and Reignites Her Passion for Music
Southern California-native musician Krost, with her alternative indie sound, wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable on this week’s episode of Character Concerts and opened up about her creative struggle during […]
Character Concerts: Year of the Ox on the Powers of Perseverance
When you think of the budding Asian American rap scene, the Koreatown clubs of Los Angeles and the iconic venues of New York are quick to come to mind. […]
Character Concerts: Why Jules Aurora Never Gave Up on Her Dreams
Throughout Jules Aurora’s years in the music biz, she’s learned to find “The Silver Lining” wherever she looks. “I really know what it means to fall seven times and […]
Character Concerts: Paul Lemire Is Chasing the Dream
For many people, it’s a mere fantasy to leave a corporate 9 to 5 job and follow a dream of becoming a full-time musician. But that daydream is reality […]
Character Concerts: Carmel Helene Shakes Things Up With Country-Rock Stylings
As one of the few Black women in country music, singer-songwriter and producer Carmel Helene isn’t afraid to stand out. But although it might be tough to believe now, […]
Character Concerts: Mei Hones His Identity Through Music
In collaboration with AT&T and Samsung, Character Media presents “Character Concerts,” a new video series that brings the live music experience and “backstage” interviews to audiences at home. This […]
Character Concerts: Run River North Breaks Out of the Comfort Zone
In collaboration with AT&T, Character Media presents “Character Concerts,” a new video series that brings the live music experience and “backstage” interviews to audiences at home. We’re kicking off […]
Simon Tam Offers A New Angle On Artistry
From founding an Asian punk rock band to becoming a public speaker on freedom of speech, Simon Tam has redefined what it means to be “normal.” On a regular […]
Review: Take Some Time To ‘Recover’ With The Naked And Famous’ New Album
After the onslaught of terrible things happening in the year 2020, what with the novel coronavirus pandemic and the exposure of systemic racism, it seems like everyone is in […]
10 Talented Asian YouTube Cover Artists You Need To Listen To
From overnight sensations who have released their own original singles and been signed to record labels, to underrated cover artists on the rise, Asians are using their musical gifts […]
