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 […]
Category: Music
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 […]
The Spin: Take A Midnight Drive With Our July Playlist
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 […]
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 […]
