K-pop group 2NE1′s recently released album Crush is at No. 61 on the Billboard 200, surpassing Girls’ Generation-TTS’ “Twinkle” EP to set the all-time highest-selling K-pop album in the United States. […]
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VOICES CARRY: Priscilla Ahn
Story by Ada Tseng. In so many ways, music defines a generation or a culture, giving us the soundtrack to our multilayered, bicultural landscape. And the 10 women we […]
VOICES CARRY: Alley Her
Story by Ada Tseng. In so many ways, music defines a generation or a culture, giving us the soundtrack to our multilayered, bicultural landscape. And the 10 women we […]
VOICES CARRY: Awkwafina
Story by Ada Tseng. In so many ways, music defines a generation or a culture, giving us the soundtrack to our multilayered, bicultural landscape. And the 10 women we […]
Robert Lopez: The First Filipino American to Win an Oscar for Composing Frozen’s “Let it Go”
Last night, during the 86th Academy Awards, Robert Lopez and his wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez won the best song award for “Let It Go,” from Disney’s Frozen. The success of “Let it Go” […]
Spring 2014 Cover Story featuring Singer-Songwriter YUNA
Story by Ada Tseng. Singer-songwriter Yuna Zarai (known as Yuna) has a quick and easy remedy for writer’s block: “I just call up my best friends and ask, ‘Hey, […]
Favorite Asian YouTube Covers of Frozen’s “Let It Go”
2013 ended on a high note — pun intended — as the release of Disney’s latest animated musical, Frozen, was all anyone could talk or sing about. The film already […]
Traditional Chinese Instrument Creates Best Super Mario Bros. Cover EVER
Who doesn’t like a good cover of Super Mario Bros. music? We’ve seen this with just about every sort of instrument imaginable– using a piano, using the guitar, using […]
Beautiful A Cappella Version of “Valentine” by Kina Grannis
Although Kina Grannis is often known as a YouTube personality, she had recorded and self-released two albums prior to the debut of her YouTube channel. Of course, we have to […]
‘Frozen’ Explodes in Korea, Spawns Countless Covers
Story by Ruth Kim. Two beautiful princesses, an adorable talking snowman, and a slew of catchy musical numbers that you find yourself humming unconsciously – the animated film Frozen has all […]
More Reasons to Love Bruno Mars: Hidden-Camera Prank and Inspirational Speech
There are many reasons to love singer-songwriter and record producer Bruno Mars. Within these past few months alone, Mars has shown us a number of impressive achievements. He recently […]
Video of The Week: Let It Go/Let Her Go Mash-Up by SAM TSUI
Frozen has captured the hearts of millions. In fact, this beloved Disney animated film is even spreading its popularity worldwide. For instance, over the weekend Frozen has become the highest-grossing […]
Bruno Mars Had The Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show EVER
Bruno Mars recently won best pop vocal album for “Unorthodox Jukebox” at the 56th annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, Bruno Mars was nominated for three more Grammys including record of the […]
RUN RIVER NORTH: The Difficulties of Pleasing Asian Parents When You’re A Musician
Among the talented artists that performed at Audrey Magazine and KoreAm Journal‘s annual awards gala, Unforgettable, indie band Run River North definitely stood out. This six-member band is a […]
Jun Sung Ahn’s AMAZING ‘Frozen’ Violin Cover of “Let It Go”
You probably know Jun Sung Ahn through his violin & dance cover of EXO’s hit song “Growl.” With nearly 300,000 views on his video, Jun Sung Ahn was thrown into […]