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Denise Julia Drops Hot New Single "B.A.D." Featuring P-Lo
October 27 marks Filipina R&B singer-songwriter Denise Julia’s newest single release, “B.A.D.,” featuring Filipino-American rapper P-Lo. This song serves as the lead single in her upcoming debut album. It’s been more than a month since her latest release, and this time, the song doubles as an introduction of a glimpse of what her younger self aspired to become as a music artist and embracing herself as a person.
XG: The New Revolution of Empowerment and Self-Confidence
Xtraordinary Girls, most commonly known as XG, are a 7-member Japanese girl group formed by a subsidiary of Avex, XGALX. Consisting of members; Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harvey, the group debuted in March of 2022 with their first English single titled “Tippy Toes.” XG’s debut brought something new to the industry as a Japanese girl group singing in English, who chose to do their music promotions within the competitive market of South Korea. While this brought the group a lot of attention, it has ultimately been the group's message of self-appreciation and female empowerment that has made them a group to beat.
The ‘RIIZE’ of a New Boy Group
On July 30, SM Entertainment announced and opened the official Instagram account for their new seven-member boy group, RIIZE. The members consist of Shortaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Seunghan, Sohee and Anton. Shotaro and Sungchan were former members of NCT, while Eunseok and Seunghan were a part of SMR22B.
Tomorrow X Together Unveils 3rd Album ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL’ Tracklist & Preview
Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is ready and gearing up for their upcoming third full-length album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, which is set to release on October 13. The album comes just three short months after their Japanese album release Sweet, and nine months since their fifth EP release, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. The group has started to release concept pictures of the three versions of their upcoming album, REALITY, MELANCHOLY, and CLARITY.
SCANDAL Earned the Title “Longest Running Female Rock Band”
After 17 years, J-Rock Band SCANDAL earns a Guinness World Record as “the longest-running female rock band.”
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring for September 2023
It’s a new month, which means it’s time to introduce you to new music from across the world, names you may or may not recognize, igniting exciting musical discoveries for you and your playlists. Join us on this ride as we present to you ten artists from across the globe who are making their mark within the music industry: Zior Park, Peach Tree Rascals, LEEBADA, HeyMen, Marz23, 16, Ava Maybee, Sumsher, Celia, and Ida Just.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring For August 2023
As we step into the vibrant month of August 2023, it's time to embark on another musical journey and explore the captivating talents of rising artists. Join us as we introduce 10 artists who are making waves in the music scene: LØREN, Hannah Bahng, Suyo, Thinlamphone Mahavong, The Sound, King Kofi, Tejas, YOUHA, Blinky Bill, and โต๋ Saksit Vejsupaporn (TOR).
Five Underrated Songs From The Rose To Add To Your Playlist
Korean indie-rock band, The Rose is no stranger to the international music scene. As we dawn closer and closer to The Rose's upcoming album DUAL and their DAWN TO DUSK World Tour, we thought we would recount five of their most underrated singles and B-sides that best encapsulate the band's musical prowess and growth over the past six years.
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.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring For July 2023
As the world keeps growing and evolving, so do musicians. It’s hard to keep up with every single emerging artist around the world, but finding new sounds can help you broaden your musical horizons. Join us as we explore these 10 featured rising artists this month: LØLØ, WOODZ, Girl Ultra, Su Lee, brb., Diya Maeve, Kim Siwon, Rovv, Kenta Dedachi, and miida.
A Unique Spotlight Shines for ChoCo, the Rising Pre-Debut Idol Group of K-Pop's 5th Generation
The 5th generation of K-Pop is taking the world by storm with fresh groups and innovative ideas — ChoCo from ChoCo Entertainment is one of the rising stars to keep an eye on. This 4-member group is generating buzz ahead of their debut, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for their fans!
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.
lolitsmatt is Revolutionizing Music With Vibrant Aesthetics and Dynamic Sounds
In the expansive realm of music, there are artists who possess a remarkable ability to captivate audiences not only with their talent but also with their distinctive style. One such up-and-coming artist that is making waves in the industry is lolitsmatt.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Six Captivating Songs from Our Favorite AAPI Artists
Join us on a captivating musical journey as we explore six sensational songs from some of our favorite AAPI artists: Raveena, keshi, H.E.R., thuy, Eric Nam, and Katherine Ho. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted by their extraordinary artistry!
K-Music Collaborations Part Two: Going International
Let’s hop on HALSUG’s musical plane and discover some new songs to add to your playlists.
All You Need to Know About the Korean Music Genre, Trot
Trot, called Teuroteu in Korean, often referred to as Ppongjjak because of its peculiar background rhythm, is a popular genre of Korean music. It uses a repetitive rhythm and simple melody that makes it easy for almost anyone to sing along to.
When Languages Collide: 9 Korean & Latinx Collabs to Add to Your Playlist
Music knows no boundaries. In recent years, where digital communication and the era of globalization have taken the world by storm, the music industry has since thrived on cross-border collaborations, and we’re here for it!
Introducing the K-Indie Group: wave to earth
Dreamy, soothing, and relaxing are a few words to describe the melodies produced by the Seoul-based K-indie group wave to earth. Listening to their songs leave you feeling like you have been transported to a serene place.
HALSUG Highlights Women in Music
As a female-dominated company working within a male-dominated industry, it’s only right that we, at HALSUG, recognize and highlight some of our favorite women in music; artists who have been contributing to the music industry with their incredible vocals, enticing music, and empowering messages, putting the ‘Girl’ into ‘Girl Power’ for ‘Women’s History Month.’
Fans Left Awe-Struck with Thai Pop Star Jeff Satur’s New Release “Dum Dum”
The beloved actor and rising Thai sensational singer-songwriter and producer, Jeff Satur, is back with a mesmerizing song that will send chills down your spine. On March 16th, Jeff Satur released his new single, “Dum Dum,” in two versions: Thai and English.