When you think about Asian influence, representation, visibility, and presence in media, most of us immediately think about 88Rising. Within the last year alone, they’ve become one of the biggest …
Read More »[Event] X Japan’s Yoshiki performs at Grand Opening of Japan House in Hollywood
Japanese culture has been a huge part of Los Angeles and Hollywood for decades now, culminating in the grand opening of our very own Japan House at The Hollywood & …
Read More »[Event] James Lee celebrates with fans around the world at ‘The Light EP Release Party’
After our conversation at KCON, there was no way in hell I was going to miss James Lee‘s ‘The Light EP Release Party‘ at the Belasco Theater. True to his …
Read More »[Event] IMFACT energize KCON LA at showcase and then by debuting new material
Out of all the new groups that hit KCON LA this year, only one had me screaming at the sky in excitement to see: IMFACT. I’ve been watching IMFACT since …
Read More »[Event] IN2IT were a busy group at KCON LA, wowing fans on 3 different stages
KCON LA gave lots of newer K-pop groups the chance to be in the spotlight. With groups like MOMOLAND, IMFACT, Fromis 9, and Golden Child, the festival brought a huge …
Read More »[Event] Dreamcatcher’s first US fanmeeting, ‘Dream Of Us’, was an amazing experience
When fansite 7-Dreamers and company Happy Face Entertainment announced that Dreamcatcher would be conducting their own fan meeting outside of KCON LA, the collective screams of InSomnia could be heard …
Read More »[Event] H1GHR MUSIC’s Cha Cha Malone, Jarv Dee, Phe Reds, more go grassroots in LA
KX Festival LA is a grassroots Los Angeles festival supporting local food, culture, art, and artists. Every year they show their support for Koreatown and for the people of color …
Read More »[Event] Miyavi shares a message of inclusion & acceptance on his Day 2 World Tour
There is something deeply entrancing about Miyavi. Beyond the raw sex appeal that emanates from his very being as he plays his guitar, I just didn’t realize how deep he …
Read More »[Event] San E and Mad Clown conquer their ambitious ‘We Want You’ US tour
There’s something ballsy about Korean hip-hop artists embarking on a legit old school style grass roots US tour, going through local hip-hop promoters, traveling across the country performing at smaller …
Read More »SXSW 2018: H1GHR MUSIC’s showcase was a celebration & definitely one of the best
If you’re debating whether or not to show up to H1GHR MUSIC‘s 2018 tour, which kicked off last week in Chicago, take it from a couple of people who were at …
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