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NACE Ventures and Favor Entertainment Collaborate to Propel W24's North American Journey
NACE Ventures, the U.S.-based entertainment company renowned for championing emerging talent and fostering diversity, has announced that its boundaries are expanding into South Korean talent with a partnership with Favor Entertainment. This calls for a completely new focus on the future of W24, the South Korean rock band that will now be looking for its North American reflector for their upcoming album and latest single, “Our Season.”
Interview: Indian Musician Gravero Shares a Heart-to-Heart About Success, Failures, and His Future Goals
We are no strangers to Passenger’s song “Let Her Go,” and those who find themselves indulging in indie music from India would agree when I say that Anuv Jain’s “HUSN” is a beautifully written track. If you have been active enough on social media, you might just find yourself crooning to a catchy mashup of these two songs. The maker of that viral mashup is none other than Gravero. The mashup has garnered over 15 million views on Instagram alone!
The Crowd Goes Wild as Ari Abdul Sets Foot in Denver for the ‘God’s Watching’ Tour
It’s safe to say Ari Abdul will always be welcomed in Denver. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter grew up with Ecuadorian, Costa Rican, and Palestinian parents who shared their passion for Latin and classic rock music and brothers who adored hip-hop and metal music. And now? Influenced by the greats in music and encouraged by family and friends, Ari made her debut single in February 2022 and developed a large following of listeners thanks to TikTok.
A Sultry Night In Denver With Destin Conrad
More than halfway through his US tour Submissive, 24-year-old singer-songwriter Destin Conrad lit up Denver, Colorado at The Marquis Theater on March 15th. Hailing from Tampa, Florida, the now R&B singer originally grew an audience from Vine, garnering over 1 million followers.
Katherine Li Sells Out 'love, k the tour' in LA to a Room Full of Hopeless Romantics
The crescent moon on Thursday, March 14 cast a soft glow behind the purple-lit sign of LA’s Moroccan Lounge, complementing the city’s skyscrapers, to set the backdrop of Katherine Li’s sold-out debut headlining tour: love, k the tour. The Indie-pop Chinese singer-songwriter concluded her tour with two back-to-back sold-out shows in LA.
Arlo Parks’ Snowy Yet Enchanting Denver Show
Nothing would stop Arlo Parks' diehard fans from attending her concert — not even the heavy downpour of rain and snow the fans withstood. On March 13, Arlo Parks, a 23-year-old English singer-songwriter based in London, performed at her eighth stop on the My Soft Machine Tour in Denver, Colorado at The Ogden Theater.
Interview: AleXa’s American Debut Single ‘sick,’ Authentic Exploration of Her Music, and Reflection on Career
AleXa, the first singer to win NBC’s American Song Contest in the United States with her song “Wonderland” and the first solo Korean artist to perform at iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in December, is now making another mark in the music scene with her highly anticipated single “sick.”
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Catch AleXa Live on the '[Sick of You]' Tour: Part 1 in the U.S.
K-Pop artist AleXa is set to return to the United States as she kicks off the first leg of her highly anticipated [Sick of You] tour starting March 29.
“Easy”: A Gentle Pop Track by SHAUN, a Reflection on Heartbreak
As you head deep into the night on a midnight drive or lay on your bed pondering on the past, the lonely yet yearning voice of SHAUN breezes through the air. Captivating listeners through an easy-going pop track, on February 29, the noteworthy K-R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ SHAUN released “Easy,” opening doors to new music in 2024.
Jai B.: From Los Angeles to K-Pop Stardom With "Never Let You Go"
Looking for a place on the top charts and his style, with his debut single "Never Let You Go." Jai B. emerges as a promising talent in the vibrant K-Pop industry. This cozy pop ballad, released on December 26, 2023, not only showcases his musical prowess but also reflects his journey from Los Angeles to the heart of Korean pop culture.
H1-KEY Continues Their H1-KEYnote Project with New Single, “Deeper”
SEOI, RIINA, HWISEO, and YEL, more commonly known as girl group H1-KEY, started their new project H1-KEYnote last month with the release of “Thinkin’ About You.” The aim of it has been to send comfort to everyone through the power of their music with no restrictions on their expressions. Through this project, they aim to share H1-KEY’s untold stories and messages with their fans, M1-KEY. “Thinkin’ About You” was received with nothing but love by M1-KEY and has so far garnered over 500k streams on Spotify and over 4M views on Youtube.
Rolling Stone ‘Future of Music’ 4-Night Austin Showcase Line-Up
Clear up your calendars for Rolling Stone’s second-annual four-night concert, Future of Music Showcase, taking place at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas. Presented by StockX and recognized as a marquee showcase of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®).
The Super Grand Opening Show is a Smash Success for Houston
Off Record Media’s Super Grand Opening Show was proof that Houston’s underground music scene is not only alive but thriving. The showcase, a celebration of Off Record Media’s parlay into hosting live events, took place on Friday, February 23, at the company’s new physical location, Starseed Hostel, and featured three local bands: Superheated Microplastic, Hazy Sky, and Juvenoia.
K-Pop Boy Group TAN Sends Their Song to Space
It is not every day that you hear that a little chunk of K-Pop music has found its place in outer space. K-Pop boy groups like SEVENTEEN and BTS have already made their mark outside of the Earth’s orbit with their music beyond the continuum. The latest group to join the ranks is TAN. TAN made their debut in 2022 and since then have slowly but steadily worked their way into the hearts of global K-Pop music lovers. TAN landed an opportunity to add a feather to their cap in late 2023 when one of their songs was selected to be sent into space.
Tinashe has “Unconditional” Love for Toronto
Tinashe is a musical world-builder for every angle of romance — from telling stories for hopeless romantics, to those in situationships and the heartbroken. Tinashe celebrates her fifth studio album, BB/ANG3L, with a highly anticipated 2024 North American East Coast tour. On Valentine’s Day, Tinashe sold out her Toronto tour stop at The Danforth Music Hall.
CHANMINA Announces Her First Overseas Concert Tour
CHANMINA, a trilingual rapper fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English, is the daughter of a Japanese father and a Korean mother. She writes lyrics, composes music, and produces herself as well. In 2016, she participated in a rap contest for high school students and soon after, she began releasing tracks as an independent artist. Quickly gaining attention, she made a major debut at just eighteen years old.
Interview: With ‘Korean Mariah Carey,’ Sohyang: From Wanting to Give Up Music to a Six-Time ‘King of Mask Singer’ Winner
Sohyang, affectionately dubbed the "Korean Mariah Carey," recently released her track “BLESSING” ft. YDG. The song is inspired by the scene in the American movie Amadeus where Mozart creates the Requiem. Sohyang sat down for an interview with HALSUG to discuss her song, her journey, and more.
She first expressed gratitude for the comparison to the legendary vocalist. Despite acknowledging the vast difference in vocal prowess, Sohyang, who grew up on Mariah Carey’s music, said the title held an honorable place in her heart. "Her [Mariah Carey] vocal skills are the greatest in pop history," she admitted. “My skills are nowhere comparable to hers, but I tried my best to improve to be as skilled as her. I’m just too thankful.”
A Lesson in Love Alchemy: Rakiyah’s Korean Comeback With “Ready or Not”
The love alchemist of R&B music, Rakiyah, has returned with her latest single “Ready or Not” released on Thursday, February 15. This supernatural single highlights our R&B scientist’s desperation for truth, desire, and clarity. “Ready or Not” is filled with a sense of nostalgia and mysticism, with an added touch of intoxicating lyricism through an addictive Korean verse.
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.
BRATTY Entrances the Hearts of Santa Ana
Starting off the second show of the Tres Tour in North America, Jenny Juárez, aka BRATTY, had a wonderful performance at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana, CA. A large audience of various age groups eagerly waited for the bedroom pop and Mexican-born artist to appear.