After four months of touring across the globe, K-Pop trio VIVIZ have returned with their fifth mini album VOYAGE. Composed of five tracks, VOYAGE truly lives up to its name—taking listeners on a sonic journey in just fifteen minutes.

Seven months after their last release, 11 member K-Pop group THE BOYZ are back with their latest album 導火線 (TRIGGER). Through a concept teaser released at the beginning of October, fans were shown that this album promised to be on the edgier, darker style like “The Stealer” or “WATCH IT”, some of THE BOYZ’s previous releases. The narration in this video is intense and inspiring, with member Kevin Moon telling the story of this world, how they are not standing idly by, and how they are the catalyst for the change that is to come. This cinematic look into the new era for THE BOYZ instantly had fans counting down the days until the album was available, ready to take up their post as “Vanguards” alongside the members.

Supporting indie artists isn’t just about buying albums or showing up to gigs anymore — it’s about getting creative and making a real impact. These musicians often march to the beat of their own drum, working outside the usual industry playbook. This means fan support is more important than ever.

Headlining an international festival with 2.5 million viewers after starting out at a company that had  only 20 employees sounds like a heartwarming movie plot — but for ATEEZ, an eight-member group from KQ Entertainment, it’s reality.

While the group has amassed many accolades and praise in the recent past, they started out not knowing if they were even going to make it to releasing their second album. In 2017, the K-Pop scene was starting to gain immense traction in the West due to its online presence, and groups from small companies were just on the cusp of being able to create a footing for themselves. ATEEZ was one of the groups vying for a chance to show their talents to a global audience.

In 2020, the rock band ZION was formed in Tokyo, Japan. The group is composed of Tatsuya Mitsumura (vocal, guitar), Keisuke Kushino (guitar), Sachio Yoshizawa (guitar), Taichi Naruhashi (drums), and Shinnosuke Sato (bass). The band takes its name from Zion National Park in the U.S. Drawing from the Hebrew word for "sanctuary," the park's beauty became a muse for the group. The members were inspired by the scenery, smell, and aura that the rocky mountains bring about.

Music has long served as a powerful platform for amplifying the voices of minorities and marginalized communities. Take hip-hop, for example. The genre originated in the Bronx as an attempt to give an outlet to convey the struggles of the African-American people. Similarly, the queer community has been using the art of music to express itself and gain acceptance in society. In India, the united voice of the queer community resonates across the landscape, transcending linguistic differences. As such, music has evolved beyond mere notes and words, becoming an essential part of the queer community's identity in India, helping them be heard one mellifluous tone at a time. As Pride Month concludes, we celebrate some of the queer artists from India who have made waves with their musical brilliance.