A Japanese manga series turned into an anime, Black Clover, release the second compilation album of their iconic theme songs. On March 14, 2022, the anime announced the release of their second compilation album of the anime’s soundtrack opening and ending theme songs, Black Clover: Best Theme Song 2, …
Read More »Mimi Webb, Hanson, COIN, Metronomy and more – Billboard
Looking for some motivation to get you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with stellar new pop tracks, we’ve got you covered. These 10 tracks from artists like Mimi Webb, COIN, Hanson and Metronomy will give you energy to tackle the week. Add any of …
Read More »K-Pop Star JAMIE Releases Music Video For “Pity Party”
South Korean singer and songwriter JAMIE is releasing her latest single Pity Party today on all digital platforms via Warner Music Korea. For her all-English single, the globally acclaimed artist delivers her most personal and expressive work to date. The single begins with a catchy, disco beat before a dynamic …
Read More »New song Friday! Hear new tracks from Franz Ferdinand, Tank and the Bangas, Poo Bear, and more!
Hello and welcome to our weekly series where we share with you some of our favorite tracks that have popped up this week. In our new episode, we’ll dive into new tracks from artists like Japanese Breakfast, Poo Bear, Tank and the Bangas, and many more. So, without further ado, …
Read More »Purple disco machine, years and years, Joy Oladokun – Billboard
Looking for inspiration to help you tackle another work week? We’ve got you covered with this week’s 10 Cool New Pop Songs playlist, featuring new tracks from artists like Purple Disco Machine featuring Sophie and the Giants, Sparkling, Years & Years, Kid Bloom, Joy Oladokun and more. . To explore …
Read More »Indonesian rapper up for ‘Boy Of The Year’ title
2022 has barely begun, but there’s already a candidate for ‘Boy Of The Year’: Warren Hue. A household name in Indonesian rap circles, Hue burst onto the global scene last year when he signed with 88rising, making his solo debut with the effervescent single “Omomo Punk.” He completed an Indonesian …
Read More »What can we expect from J-pop in 2022?
If the past two years have taught the world anything, it’s the precariousness of predictions. January 2022 has arrived, but with the spread of omicron raising new concerns, all I can do is look at my recently purchased calendar and give up. Maybe leaving the dates blank would be a …
Read More »15 great Irish music numbers to listen to in 2022
Stevie Appleby After a period of reflection where he didn’t pick up a guitar for about two years, Stevie Appleby (formerly of Little Green Cars) returned to the fray at the end of 2021 with new music (EP, with the wonderful songs Mother of Pearl and Rusty) and several live …
Read More »From Relief Efforts to Kpop Craze to Reopening of Live Events and Theaters – 2021 in Malaysian Entertainment Industry | Show biz
It was a bumpy road for Malaysia’s entertainment industry in 2021. – Photos via Instagram / TA Nam Ron / Naim Daniel / Altimet / Aleena Murang KUALA LUMPUR, December 31 – Covid-19 crippled the entertainment industry in 2020, and while many hoped 2021 would be better – it was …
Read More »Remarkable 2021 Albums of Artists Who Performed in Vermont | Vermont Arts
Well, it wasn’t a full year of live music in Vermont. But it’s safe to say that it was a welcome comeback when the in-person concerts returned for good in June. And while our current situation is still far from “normal,” Green Mountain State has hosted an impressive number of …
Read More »Ed Sheeran to release ‘Shiver’ remix with K-pop stars Jessi and Sunmi
Ed Sheeran is set to team up with K-pop stars Jessi and Sunmi on a new remix of his single “Shivers”. Earlier today (November 19), Sunmi teased the upcoming “Shivers” rework on Twitter. The snippet features the familiar instrumental from the original song, while Jessi’s voice can be heard singing: …
Read More »Mondo Grosso and KLKTN unveil the NFT “SMPLR” audio rod player, a one-of-a-kind experience
LOS ANGELES, November 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Shinichi Osawa, world-renowned musician, songwriter and producer, best known by his stage name Mondo Grosso, and KLKTN, an organized platform connecting artists with fans, today unveiled “SMPLR”, an NFT audio rod player. The project is part of a series of collectible …
Read More »5 artists not to miss at the Columbia Experimental Music Festival 2021
After a year of absence, the Columbia Experimental Music Festival returns to temporarily satisfy curious listeners, then arouse even more curiosity. A project of the artistic collective Dismal Niche, the festival runs from November 4-7 and looks at everything from jazz to metal, neo-classical to ambient, and a fair amount …
Read More »SZA, Jack Harlow, Chicano Batman among more than 50 concerts in Houston
Chicano Batman is a quartet from Los Angeles whose sound draws on a wide spectrum of influences ranging from spatial psychedelia, Tropicalia, to slow-jam soul. And as a tribute to their favorite classic soul bands, on stage, they wear bespoke suits with ruffled tuxedo shirts from a thrift store near …
Read More »Upcoming fall concerts at ASU feature D Smoke, Japanese Breakfast
September 21, 2020 After presenting Jason Derulo and Icona Pop this summer to thousands of people digitally, Live from ASU returns this fall with more live music on a screen near you with two virtual concerts. Presented by ASU 365 Community Union, the concerts feature two new artists, Omar Apollo …
Read More »AKINA, American-Japanese FAKY member, laments her past love on her new single “Stupid, Careless, Dumb”
The words of ‘Stupid, carefree, stupid‘are based on AKINA’s own past experience of drowning in love. The track was produced by TOSHIKI HAYASHI (% C), the backing DJ of the Japanese duo chelmico, who has also worked with artists such as Kai Kubota, iri and Awesome City Club. It is …
Read More »The 20 Best Things to Do in Dallas This Week (10 / 25-10 / 31).
This week in Dallas, you can bow to the queen of our city, see a giant dog in the flesh, enjoy a Japanese breakfast, or listen to nothing. And much more ! Has Russian President Vladimir Putin spoken out against “canceling culture” on your 2021 bingo card? No? We neither. …
Read More »Rising K-pop star Eric Nam to perform in New York and Philly
Following the success of popular group BTS, the doors have opened for other talented K-pop artists to step into the limelight. One of those groups is burgeoning singer-songwriter Eric Nam, who will perform in the US and around the world on his upcoming âThere and Back Againâ tour. Nam, known …
Read More »Year of unexpected collaborations includes intergalactic encounter between Coldplay and K-pop
On Coldplay’s bilingual single My Universe, Swedish producer Max Martin negotiates a shimmering sentimental ballad that unites the world in a sweet treat. Theo Wargo / Getty Images for SiriusXM Chris Martin said the theme for Coldplay’s upcoming album Music of the Spheres (released October 15) was inspired by watching …
Read More »Malaysian singer-songwriter Talitha. appears in Japanese producer maeshima soshi’s new single, ‘Out Of Time’
Malaysian singer-songwriter Talitha. has teamed up with Japanese producer maeshima soshi for a calming new single titled ‘Out Of Time’. The three-minute track arrived on major streaming services last Friday (October 1) and was released by the producer under the Tokyo-based brand Good Music Party. In an Instagram post, maeshima …
Read More »New edition Ricky Bell married to singer and actress Amy Correa!
Ricky Bell has always been in the spotlight, being the founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The famous American R&B singer and solo artist is also the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe. He is not the only veteran artist at Maison Bell. Amy Correa Bell has …
Read More »New Edition’s Ricky Bell Has Been Married To His Wife For 17 Years – Get To Know Amy Correa Who Is Singer And Actress
Ricky Bell has always been in the spotlight, being the founding member of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The famous American R&B singer and solo artist is also the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe. And it turns out he’s not the only seasoned artist at Maison Bell. His …
Read More »The Fall 2021 issue featuring J Balvin, Tess Holliday and more
Welcome to Inked’s Fall 2021 issue! The carefree summer days may be in the rearview mirror, but fear not, we have an amazing number to brighten your spirits. We’ve got three amazing covers and a ton of interviews with intriguing tattooed people. You can pick up your copy of the …
Read More »Chvrches: Screen Violence review – full of fighting spirit | Chvrches
In 1992, the American film teacher Carol J Clover publishes Men, Women and Chain Saws: the genre in the modern horror film (Princeton University Press). She introduced the concept of the “final girl,” a female protagonist who survives the bloodshed to face the slasher in the final scenes. If the …
Read More »Made in America is back, with Justin Bieber, Lil Baby and Megan Thee Stallion – and also vaccines and masks
When Made in America returns to Benjamin Franklin Parkway next weekend, the Jay-Z Music Festival will look and sound different than it has ever been in its nine-year history. in Philadelphia. That’s not just because the two-day festival in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art will have a narrower …
Read More »Sonnet & Jubël highlight K-Pop collaborations extending to new genres and territories
Sonnet Warner Music Korea As Jubel has topped the charts in his native Sweden and across Europe, the dance-pop duo are expanding even further by enlisting one of Korea’s most promising singers, Sonnet, in a truly global collaboration. The transformation of their new single “Dumb” into an Anglo-Korean duo is …
Read More »Honeycutters, high energy jam, gritty country
Fans of Asheville favorites Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters have been given an extra dose of music in recent months. Longtime local singer-songwriter has released two singles each month since April, including “Saint Sebastian” and “This Night” which were released on July 19th. The songs were all released by …
Read More »Seven agencies causing a sensation on the music scene
Hybe continued to grow through acquisitions and restructurings, adding several subsidiaries. The company announced in March that it plans to increase its business portfolio to bring people together through music. The heavyweight of the music industry is also aiming to enter the international market with its range of labels. The …
Read More »Musical scene: Boy group returns at 2:00 p.m. and summer tracks from Twice, Loona and Brave Girls
2PM returns with its first new album in five years. SINGAPORE – Over the past month, K-pop has hosted the return of beloved second-generation boy group 2PM as well as two solo debuts from the members of Got7, while girl groups and other artists like the Japanese singer Nissy have …
Read More »Keeping Up With The Beat – Eugene Weekly
McKayla Marie Once upon a time, crowds gathered in sweaty, dimly lit rooms to listen to music performed live by real flesh-and-blood musicians. At times over the past year, it seemed uncertain if those days would ever return. With Oregon’s economic reopening at the end of June, however, local venue …
Read More »Yonkey talks about new ‘Artiswitch’ theme, musical roots and more
The producer’s innovative tracks and songwriting chops produce universal pop songs from his core musical style rooted in electronic music and hip-hop. His latest offering is the theme of the original new animated series from Sunrise and Asobisystem. Artiswitch called “Tobu, Saihate”, featuring 21-year-old J-pop singer-songwriter Kana Adachi. In a …
Read More »J-pop singer Hikaru Utada to release as non-binary, Entertainment News & Top Stories
TOKYO – Singer Hikaru Utada, one of the best-selling artists in Japan, has gone non-binary. In a live Instagram broadcast on Saturday (June 26), Utada said, “It’s June and I’m not binary. So happy Pride Month.” Utada’s imaginary best friend, a teddy bear named Kuma (Japanese for bear), is also …
Read More »Best female rappers of all time: Top 10 rap artists who shaped hip-hop Kenya news
Rap requires many hours of practice and the ability to choose words carefully. Unlike in the past, where rappers were associated with the challenge of moral authority, today rap is a widely accepted art form. Most young people love rap music and adore rappers whom they consider to be the …
Read More »Indian pop singer Armaan Malik channels K-pop to make history
Armaan Malik, Eric Nam and KSHMR Image Credit: twitter.com/ArmaanMalik22 When you think of musicians collaborating to create new musical sounds, you probably imagine them playing together in a fancy studio or even a grungy garage. But post-pandemic reality turned that dream upside down and saw singers and music producers walk …
Read More »Best songs of 2021 so far
Believe it or not, 2021 is already about halfway. From an unorthodox Grammy award ceremony to tour announcements, the music industry seems to be slowly but steadily getting back on its feet. With brighter skies ahead, there’s no shortage of great music to help weather the storm. Below, we’ve rounded …
Read More »Oregon Native Michelle Zauner’s “Crying in H Mart” to Become Feature Film
For many artists, Michelle Zauner’s last two months would be a successful career. The Eugene-born memorialist and singer-songwriter published a memoir at the raves in April, viewed on the music of HBO’s murder mystery hit “Easttown mare“And on Friday released a new album,” Jubilee, “with his indie rock band Japanese …
Read More »10 cool new pop songs: King Princess, CupcakKe
The 21-year-old Berlin artist has released a series of unique EPs and pieces since his 2017 project Damaged flight 1 first caused a sensation. Her latest, “Revolver,” is perhaps the most thrilling yet, with a thrilling production supporting the story of admiring a woman who is a little too daring …
Read More »What a long and strange journey it has been
As Sonoma County concert halls navigate the reopening of live music, there is a lot of anticipation, excitement, anxiety and just plain ENERGY! You have thousands of people SO eager to hear music live again and you have hundreds of musicians eager to come out and deliver it. I thought …
Read More »South Korean rapper BI breaks YouTube record for first music video of KPOP’s first male soloist in 24 hours
On June 1, South Korean rapper, singer / songwriter and record producer BI released his debut album as a solo artist. The album is called ‘Waterfall’. It was a highly anticipated album. With the release of a music video for the title track ‘Illa Illa’. We think the album as …
Read More »The emerging power of dance / pop She knows your type brilliantly!
LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Living up to its aptly fitting artist nickname, rapidly emerging teenage dance / pop sensation She brilliantly takes his dynamic style and infectious sunshine to the Top 10 of the UK MusicWeek charts with his groundbreaking single “I Know Your Type” …
Read More »To listen: 4 must-have songs by queer artists, plus the highly anticipated new album from Japanese Breakfast
Musician Rostam Batmanglij performs live in 2017 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Photo: Emma McIntyre / Getty Images The guide to chronicling notable new music. NEW ALBUMS Rostam, âChangephobiaâ (Matsor Projects) When Rostam Batmanglij left the ubiquitous Brooklyn band Vampire Weekend in 2016, he said his identity as …
Read More »Here’s where to go in June
We’ve endured a summer without a lot of live music in 2020, but the local music scene is coming back to life this season with bands booking concerts left and right across town. Get ready for singing, dancing, outdoors, happy hours, great food, shared camaraderie, and musical talent of all …
Read More »Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reading List – The Sundial
To celebrate Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the daily sundial highlights five singers and bands from Asia-American and the Pacific Islands. Greg Scranton via Flickr Mitski Mitski is an American singer, songwriter, and musician of Japanese descent. She was born in Japan, but moved around a lot with her …
Read More »From Olivia Rodrigo to Lil Nas X, the best songs you should be listening to right now
Singer and actress Olivia Rodrigo’s single “Driver’s License” broke streaming records and even inspired a Saturday Night Live sketch earlier this year. This month, she released her second No. 1 hit, “Good 4 U”, and her debut album, Sour, made its strong debut on streaming services. The opening of the …
Read More »Japanese breakfast: if I had cancer like my mother’s, “ I would just kill myself ”
In 2014, singer, songwriter and songwriter Michelle Zauner lost her mother to pancreatic cancer. Working through her grief, she captured the experience in a powerful New Yorker personal test called “Crying in H Mart”, named after the Korean grocery chain where she selected ingredients to recreate the meals she and …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo could have four songs in the top ten of the “ Billboard ”
With Olivia Rodrigo, pop fans finally have a star who does Drake and J. Cole numbers. After landing her second No.1 single with the release of “Good 4 U”, the emerging Filipino singer-songwriter is reportedly on track to not just have “Good 4 U” in the top ten. Billboard graphics, …
Read More »10 most eye-catching anime opening themes, ranked
Along with reviewing their favorite animated shows, most Otakus also have a list of original anime soundtracks and opening themes that they love to listen to over and over again. While some are enchanted by the melodies and lyrics of these overtures, others return to them to recall the memories …
Read More »My 10 favorite albums of Asian / Asian American musicians since 2010: Preface, Honorable mentions, # 10 and # 9
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I’m going to discuss my list of my 10 favorite albums by Asian and Asian American musicians since 2010. The methodology to build this list? Hours of arbitrary sorting through large album catalogs, piecemeal searches, lots of album listening and lots …
Read More »5 songs that make moves on the Hot 100
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 17: P! Nk attends the P! NK: EVERYTHING I KNOW SO FAR Los Angeles Premiere at … [+] Hollywood Bowl on May 17, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for AMAZON PRIME VIDEO) Getty Images for AMAZON PRIME VIDEO …
Read More »Echo song: Armaan Malik’s collaboration with K-pop star Eric Nam and DJ KSHMR is all about love and desire
Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik has collaborated with Korean-American artist Eric Nam and Indo-American producer DJ KSHMR in his latest song âEchoâ. The English track, released on Friday, highlights the feeling of love and desire, and indecision in a relationship. “Echo” happens to be Armaan’s fourth single and is billed as “the …
Read More »Sally Louise’s Debut Album Celebrates Empowerment | Music reviews
Click to enlarge Opera singer turned freelance singer-songwriter Sally Drutman appeared to come as a sudden appearance last July, when she released her dreamy debut single “Milky Blue” as Sally Louise. Less than a year later, Louise wasted no time expanding her stylistic palette through an extensive collection of 10 …
Read More »Hudson High ’85 singer-songwriter and bassist alum is still booming
Photo / submittedStephen powell By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing editor HUDSON – Singer-songwriter and bassist Stephen Powell began performing as a teenager with two rock groups in and around his hometown of Hudson. After graduating from Hudson High School (HHS) in 1985, he recorded CDs and toured with hard rock …
Read More »K-pop girl group ITZY bursts with confidence in new ‘Guess Who’ EP
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) – ITZY, the five-piece number known for his uplifting vibes, continued to entice fans with his energy and confidence with his upcoming EP “Guess Who”. The all-female act – made up of members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna – is set to release her …
Read More »Machine Gun Kelly playing the Rave in October, Milwaukee’s first new concert announcement in 13 months
The Rave Monday in Milwaukee has announced its first new concert since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s a big one. Machine Gun Kelly will be on tour this fall and will make a stop at the Rave’s 3,500-person Eagles Ballroom on October 5. Tickets cost between $ …
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