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Peach Tree Rascals Leaves Sold Out Crowd Wanting More in Santa Ana
Marking the fourth and first sold-out stop of their For You tour, the Peach Tree Rascals were ready to leave a memorable show at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Rising to fame with their song “Mariposa” in 2019, the music collective, Peach Tree Rascals, has become renowned for their genre-blending style. The group, composed of singer-rappers Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph and Jasper Barros, as well as producer and mixer Dominic “Dom” Pizano and creative director Jorge Olazaba, has carved a unique niche in the music industry by fusing elements of hip-hop, R&B, funk, pop, and alternative rock. Their collaborative spirit and refusal to be confined into a single genre have garnered them a dedicated fanbase and widespread acclaim from Billboard and MTV.
YOASOBI Leaves Audience in Awe for Their First Solo Concert in America
As YOASOBI heads into weekend two of Coachella, the Japanese pop music duo, in partnership with Crunchyroll, decided to make a pit stop at the iconic Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on April 18 for their first solo concert in America. Composed of producer, Ayase, and singer-songwriter, LIlas Ikuta, YOASOBI released their debut track “Yoru ni Kakeru” in 2019 and have been gaining traction ever since — their song “IDOL” became the first Japanese song to be placed in the top 10 of Billboard’s U.S. and Global 200 Charts.
BoyWithUke Lights Up Anaheim House of Blues with an Unforgettable Performance
Opening up his U.S. leg of his LUCID DREAMS tour at the legendary House of Blues in Anaheim, California, singer-songwriter BoyWithUke was sure to leave a memorable impression on his sold-out crowd. Rising to fame in 2021 on TikTok with his song “Toxic,” BoyWithUke has only been making waves in the music industry as one of the most popular faceless (former) artists on social media, amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
sunkis Swings By LA to Light Up the Night
Ringing in the Year of the Dragon, on February 9, 2024, R&B singer Sunkis held the Los Angeles stop of his debut North American tour, Phase 1, at the largest auditorium at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Interview: Dani Saldo Releases 'lost & found' and Shares Her Love for Writing, Healing Journey, and Future in Music
Living in Guelph, a few minutes from Toronto, pop singer-songwriter and disability and mental health activist Dani Saldo released her new single “lost & found” on January 20. This new single was written when Saldo was struggling, as she has undergone many life-changing experiences over the pandemic, including a car accident that led her to have post-concussion syndrome.
10 UK Artists With Black or Asian Backgrounds to Discover in 2023
For as long as HALSUG has been running, we have highlighted numerous artists of Black and Asian descent from all over the world. With some of the HALSUG team based in the UK, it's time we present our readers with some Black and Asian artists who hail from the United Kingdom. From pop to rock to R&B, here are 10 UK artists with Black or Asian backgrounds for you to discover and enjoy in 2023.
Eight LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month
In celebration of Pride month, it is important that we recognize brave artists in the industry whose powerful vocals, empowering messages, and real-life experiences challenge industry norms, becoming relatable and honest voices to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Interview: entoy, Producer Duo from Seoul, Share Music Beginnings, Collaborative Music Process, and More
HALSUG had the opportunity to dive into the world of entoy in an interview that explores who they are and their music aspirations.
GET YOUR ROADTRIP VIBES ON WITH CARAMEL’S NEW EP
Today, CARAMEL released his much anticipated second EP ROADTRIP, including four exciting tracks, available now on all platforms. Kicking off 2023, he released the single “GONE BY THE MORNING,” which appears as one of the four tracks on ROADTRIP. This single contains strong vocals alongside unique melodies, starting with a piano and ending with an upbeat tone.
DON’T MISS “YOUR CALL” FROM TYTAN
On March 23rd, the upcoming Thai singer-songwriter “TYTAN” released his debut EP Your Call. TYTAN is a charismatic artist loaded with many talents and a passion for music. He debuted in 2022 as the first solo male artist under 411 Entertainment Music. Read more about TYTAN!
Fyeqoodgurl Releases the Korean Version of Her Latest Single “Pom Pom”
On January 27th, Thai artist Fyeqoodgurl released the Korean version of her latest single “Pom Pom.” The single features mellow and catchy R&B beats, accompanied by Fyeqoodgurl’s soulful vocals and lyrics of love and reassurance.
Interview: Chuefeng Talks About Growing Up Hmong, Coming Out Twice, LOVE, and More
Singer-songwriter Chuefeng (Choo-fang) has a discography full of upbeat tracks and lyrical content that promotes self-love, giving yourself permission to be loved, and so much more. Outside of being an artist, Chuefeng is an activist and proud DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocate. On behalf of communities where representation is needed, Chuefeng is becoming a voice that encourages others to do the same. HALSUG got the chance to get to know Chuefeng, her upbringing in a Hmong household, and how music plays a major role in her life.
COLORS Welcomes Flower.far With Her New Single “Walk Away”
Flower.far, singer-songwriter and producer shows off her extraordinary singing prowess in "Walk Away," as she illustrates the pop-R&B single with perfectly instilled harmonious arrangements of her blissful vocal progressions.
Interview: min.a Talks Life, Latest EP “i hope i get well soon,” Creative Process, and More
Korean-American singer-songwriter and producer, min.a, has always dreamt of being a singer ever since she was young. Now, she has lived in New York for a while where she graduated from New York University Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. HALSUG had the chance to sit down with her to discuss her life growing up, her creative process, and the release of her newest EP, ‘i hope i get well soon’.
Interview: Hong Kong artist POPP3DUP brings in new emotions.
Parco Lee, better known by his stage name POPP3DUP, is a young, independent rapper from Hong Kong, whose music is known to convey heartfelt and honest emotions, inspired by real experiences from his personal life. HALSUG recently spoke with POPP3DUP to dive deeper into the thoughts and process behind him as an artist, and his music.