Clouds and clarity: My first music festival with 88rising as a disabled Asian American

88rising’s Head in the Clouds was supposed to be my first music festival — a dream I had nurtured since November 2021. That was the ye...

Simu Liu drops music video for his heartfelt song ‘Don’t’

Simu Liu has released the official music video for his latest music single, “Don’t.” What to know: The “Don’t” music video features bl...

S. Korean alt-rocker LØREN, Higher Brothers’ KnowKnow join Head in the Clouds LA lineup

Two more artists have been announced for 88rising’s Head in the Clouds (HITC) Los Angeles music festival next month. The announcement: On Ju...

Interview: Stephanie Poetri on her new song’s edgier sound, artist she’s most excited to see perform

Indonesian American singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri challenges the notion of astrological influence on love and relationships in her late...

NIKI, XG, Rina Sawayama and Jackson Wang among Head In The Clouds LA 2023 headliners

88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the official lineup for the fifth Head in the Clouds Los Angeles music festival.  Following the comp...

S. Korean alt-rock artist LØREN joins Coachella lineup, releases ‘Panic’ music video

South Korean alternative rock artist LØREN will make his Coachella debut on Sunday. Coachella announced the news on social media on Friday, ...

Simu Liu releases inspirational new song ‘Don’t’

Simu Liu recently released an inspirational new song titled “Don’t.” On Friday, the Marvel star, 33, posted on social media about his emotio...

Stephanie Poetri, Elephante and Zhang Yanqi release collab track ‘No Explanations’

Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri, Asian American DJ and music producer Elephante and former R1SE member Zhang Yanqi teamed up f...

S. Korean alt-rock singer-songwriter LØREN releases debut EP with 88rising

South Korean alt-rock singer LØREN released his debut EP “Put Up a Fight” on Friday.  The 28-year-old artist, who has previously worked on t...

Simu Liu reveals he is working to be a musician: ‘People can have career changes’

Simu Liu recently revealed that he is continuing his pursuit of his lifelong dream to be a musician. On Sunday, Liu, 33, spoke about his dec...

88rising announces first-ever Head in the Clouds festival in New York

Music company 88rising recently announced the dates, venue and lineup for its inaugural Head in the Clouds New York festival.  Earlier today...

ATARASHII GAKKO! on new single ‘The Edge,’ superpowers and spreading Seishun spirit

Japanese girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! return with “The Edge,” an ebullient, high-octane track that fits perfectly in Crunchyroll’s latest sea...

‘I only write love songs’: 88rising’s Stephanie Poetri dishes on her love language and new single ‘Breakfast in Bed’

88rising singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri released her new single “Breakfast in Bed” with American rapper Gnash. The collaboration is th...

88rising announces Head in the Clouds Manila lineup

88rising announced on social media on Sunday that one of the upcoming Head in the Clouds (HITC) music festivals will take place on Dec. 9 a...

NIKI concert review: A nostalgic Friday night party with ‘NICOLE’

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI is currently on her first-ever solo North American tour, which will conclude in Los Angeles on Oct. 22. ...

Joji releases new song ‘YUKON (INTERLUDE)’ and announces new album ‘SMITHEREENS’

Japanese Australian singer Joji released his new song “YUKON (INTERLUDE)” and announced his forthcoming album “SMITHEREENS” on Friday.  Th...

NIKI releases short film shot in only 5 days

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI dropped her first-ever short film “But I’m Letting Go” on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Music on Friday. ...

NIKI pulls out of Head in the Clouds festival after COVID-19 diagnosis; Keshi joins lineup

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI announced via Twitter on Tuesday that she tested positive for COVID-19. She will be pulling out of 88ris...

‘I’m always going to be me no matter what country I’m in’: BIBI chats artist authenticity and Camp McDonald’s collab

South Korean singer-songwriter BIBI has been a busy bee this past year. Back in January, the Feel Ghood Music artist collaborated with forme...

NIKI revives songs from her YouTube channel for new album ‘Nicole’

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI released her highly anticipated 12-track album “Nicole” on Friday. The album features previously release...

88rising announces Head in the Clouds festival in Jakarta

88rising took to social media today to announce the dates and venue for the upcoming Head in the Clouds music festival in Jakarta, Indonesi...

Jackson Wang performs unreleased tracks ‘Drive It Like You Stole It’ and ‘Blue’ from upcoming album

Soloist and Got7 member Jackson Wang gifted fans during the 2022 K-pop Masterz in Manila show on Friday with performances of two unreleased...

Jackson Wang shows off something ‘Cruel’ in new single release

Soloist and Got7 member Jackson Wang released his new single “Cruel” on Thursday. “Cruel” is the second single following “Blow” to be rele...

Jackson Wang, Rich Brian and Niki to headline 88rising’s 2022 Head in the Clouds festival

Asian-focused music company 88rising announced the lineup for its upcoming Head in the Clouds music festival yesterday. Headlining the fes...

88rising announces more artists performing at Coachella, Blackpink’s Jennie and Aespa speculated to attend

Coachella was already packed with Asian artists this year, but 88rising announced today that we can expect to see even more at the festival....

88Rising is Holding a Benefit Concert for Asian Mental Health

Mass media platform 88Rising is bringing together a powerhouse of Asian talent in a benefit concert for the nonprofit Asian Mental Health Co...

88Rising Collabs With McDonald’s for ‘Golden Start’ Celebration For Lunar New Year

Fast-food giant McDonald’s and Asian artist collective 88rising have teamed up for a special Lunar New Year celebration this year. “The Gold...

Rich Brian Was Craving Indonesian Food in NY, So Go-Jek Delivered from Indonesia

Indonesian delivery service Go-Jek went above and beyond the call of duty when they heard that New York-based hip-hop star Rich Brian was cr...

Korea’s Keith Ape Keeps Making Bangers, But Can He Finally Crossover in America?

Keith Ape wears his American influences about as boldly as any Asian artist; born Dongheon Lee, he lifted the name “Keith” from ...

Meet NIKI, Indonesia’s Rising R&B Star

“I always had the mindset I wasn’t going to make it because I’m Asian – and no Asians ever make it.” These were the thoughts that sat in the...