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BANG YONGGUK Brought The Heat to Arizona
Embarking on his second US tour BANG YONGGUK ‘III’ THE US TOUR 2024, K-Pop soloist BANG YONGGUK enters the stage on his fifth stop in Phoenix, AZ, halfway through the 11-city tour. With his first stop in Brooklyn, NY and his last in Los Angeles, CA, the former leader of the K-Pop boy group B.A.P is determined to leave a memorable impression on each of the cities.
BANG YONGGUK Takes Houston on an Unforgettable Whirlwind at his ‘III’ US Tour
Fans in Houston, TX have been waiting to see BANG YONGGUK since his 2012 debut, and they were not left disappointed when he finally stopped in the city for his III US Tour. The Korean rapper and singer first debuted as the leader and main rapper of K-Pop group, B.A.P, before officially debuting as a soloist in 2019. This tour marks his second US tour as a soloist, though he skipped Houston on his last tour in favor of Austin and Dallas. With this performance, he showed Houston fans it was worth the wait.
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.
First Celebrates His Birthday With Dallas Fans
On April 9th, fans from all across Texas met up at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie to celebrate First’s 26th birthday with him on his First in the USA Fanmeet 2024. First, whose full name is Chalongrat Novsamrong, is a Thai BL actor best known for his roles in Be Mine Superstar and Don’t Say No. This year, he decided to visit Dallas for the second of two fanmeets in the US. The New York show centered around fans’ “first date” with him, while the Dallas show had fans throwing a birthday party for him, which was called Happy First’s Day.
ONEUS Gives Houston a Night They Won't Forget
Bayou Music Center was filled with every kind of ONEUS fan you could think of, from those who had seen the group just days prior on a different stop of their La Dolce Vita tour, to those who saw them at one of their previous Houston shows, to those who were seeing them for the very first time. Either way, To Moons, AKA ONEUS fans, were buzzing with excitement, waiting for the five-member K-Pop boy group — consisting of members Hwanwoong, Xion, Seoho, Leedo, and Keonhee — to hit the stage.
AleXa's Show-Stopping Finale in LA Marks the End of Her U.S. Tour
Concluding her [Sick of You] tour, K-Pop soloist AleXa brought her A-game to Los Angeles, delivering a performance that left fans eager for more. AleXa was first introduced to the K-Pop world with her debut single, "Bomb," which showcased her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. Known for her boundary-pushing music and fierce personality, AleXa has been carving out a niche for herself in the competitive world of K-Pop and later the Western audience as she won the hearts of Americans in NBC's American Song Contest back in 2022.
Ambition Musik to Hold its First-Ever Concert ‘Bition Boyz’ in Taiwan
Ambition Musik, founded in September 2016 by South Korean rappers Dok2 and The Quiett, is one of the most popular hip-hop music labels of recent times. Home to prominent musicians like Ash Island and Changmo, among others, the label is all set to organize its first-ever concert ‘Bition Boyz’ in Taiwan this May!
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.
CIX Returns to North America for Their Third Tour ‘0 or 1’
Calling all FIX! CIX is coming back to North America for eight stops on their 0 or 1 world tour -- the same name of their latest single album that was released early this year in January.
Gen Z Icon TOMORROW X TOGETHER Releases 6th Mini Album “minisode 3: TOMORROW”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, most commonly known as TXT, have released their long-anticipated 6th mini album: minisode 3: TOMORROW. The K-Pop boy group, consisting of members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, debuted back in March 2019 and over time have cemented themselves as a voice for this generation. TXT’s soundtrack shares the common thoughts, feelings, and experiences shared by today’s generation, having debuted only a year before the COVID pandemic started; a lot of their fans have grown together with the group in a very unique way.
Kodie Shane Has Texas Roaring for More
Hours before Kodie Shane was set to hit the stage, Houston’s White Oak Music Hall was filled with dancing fans eagerly anticipating her performance. The Atlanta-based singer and rapper spent a third of her Young, Hot, and Vulnerable Tour in Texas, with Houston being the final Texas show after a stop in Austin and Dallas.
Destin Conrad Proceeds to Mesmerize Fans on His Debut Orange County Stop
Destin Conrad rides on the momentum of his SUBMISSIVE Tour as he makes his first stop in Southern California at The Observatory in Orange County. Filled with excitement and anticipation, fans filled the venue, making sure they could see the artist in perfect view. With his sultry R&B music, Destin Conrad first started out working with artists like Kehlani before releasing his debut project, COLORWAY, in 2021. And with his first headlining tour ending, with only three stops left, fans were ecstatic to hear his music live.
Watch Out For These Five Up-And-Coming Musical Talents We Saw at SXSW
Every year in Austin, TX the SXSW music festival serves as a mosaic of diverse emerging talent from around the world. Amongst the multitude and abundance of acts gracing its stages, five artists especially stood out as rising talents, sure to create a strong impression in the music scene. From infectious melodies to reflective and insightful lyrics, these artists mesmerized their audiences with individually unique sounds and evident talent. We're excited to share our top picks for artists you should keep an eye on this year.
JUST B Concludes Their Debut North & South American Tour in LA with a Show Stopper
With their Just Be With You tour coming to a close, fans eagerly waited for the fourth generation K-Pop idols JUST B to hit the stage at the Vermont Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. JUST B, composed of members LIM JIMIN, GEONU, BAIN, JM, DY, and SANGWOO, started the night strong with performances of their songs, “Get Away” and “Make It New.”
Interview: Hemanth Jois Gets Candid About His Music, His Journey in the Kannada Film Industry and His New Single “Paralysed”
The South Indian film industry is known to produce banger tracks with almost every film. With the onset of viral reels on social media, the craze for these film scores has reached far and wide. After blockbuster hit films like KGF and Kantara, the Kannada film industry has slowly risen in the limelight. We had the chance to speak to one of the music composers from the Kannada music industry.
Women in Music: Exploring India's Indie Music Scene
The indie music circuit in India is quite up-and-coming these days. Artists are finding new fanbases and strengthening their roots within the music community. With a raw, honest, and sometimes even multilingual approach to the songs, the indie musicians have carved a niche for themselves. When one speaks of indie, most genres that come to mind are ballad, R&B, jazz, and maybe a hint of retro, but that is changing now. The artists are not shy about going beyond the genres and experimenting with their music and artistry.
Dynamic Duo Cement Their Legendary Status With the Release of their 10th Album, ‘2 Kids On The Block - Part.3’
South Korean rappers, Gaeko and Choiza, more commonly known as Dynamic Duo first arrived on the hip-hop scene back in 2004 with their debut album release: Taxi Driver. Throughout the past two decades, Dynamic Duo has earned charting hits such as “Ring My Bell,” “BAAM,” “Guilty” and “nosedive” which featured EXO’s Chen and went on to win ‘Best Collaboration’ at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
H1-KEY Talks All Things “Deeper” and Delves Into the H1-KEYnote Project
South Korean girl group H1-KEY debuted in January 2022 with their first ever single “ATHLETIC GIRL.” Managed under the Grandline Group, they consist of members: SEOI, RIINA, HWISEO, and YEL, who in January 2024 began the H1-KEYnote project. Sharing H1-KEY's untold stories and messages with their fans, M1-KEY, the K-Pop quartet aims to send comfort and sentiment to listeners through the power of their music -- with no restrictions to their expressions. So far, they have released two digital singles: “Thinkin’ About You” and “Deeper.”
ONEUS Heats Up Chicago During a Blizzard
The morning of Friday the 22nd saw fans huddled in a line outside the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. As Chicago was experiencing a snowstorm, these fans were diligently waiting to see the five-member K-Pop boy group ONEUS on their La Dolce Vita World Tour.
DAY6 Welcomes Listeners to Their Show With Latest Comeback ‘Fourever’
Three long years later, South Korea's superband, DAY6, finally returned to the stage on March 18 to welcome everyone to a brand new chapter in their musical journey. Their latest comeback, Fourever, is a seven-track mini album that marks the pop-rock band's first venture into a new storyline away from their The Book of Us series. Featuring their captivating signature sound, the title track “Welcome to the Show” joins a mix of pop-rock anthems and upbeat grunge-rock choruses to deliver a project that is the band's eighth mini-album.