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Interview: A Glimpse Into Rhea Raj’s ‘HUNTER’ Era
Twenty twenty-four has been quite a remarkable year for Indian-American rising pop sensation Rhea Raj. With the release of her debut album HUNTER in May and its expanded version, HUNTER (Tamed Edition), in September, the singer-songwriter, dancer, and producer is certainly at the top of her game with a penchant for curating music that seamlessly blends modern dance pop and her cultural roots.
Interview: Gina Alice Pursues Pop Dreams with Republic Records While Staying True to Her Classical Piano Roots
“To have those, music-wise, big contrasts inside of me, and to have at least two different music hearts beating inside of me was always who I am,” said Gina Alice, virtuosic German-Korean classical pianist and singer-songwriter. She made her pop debut with Republic Records in July 2024, transitioning from an impressive career in Classical piano to a fresh start in pop music with the release of her single, “Slo-Mo.” HALSUG had the opportunity to interview Gina about her new releases and desire to pursue one’s dreams.
Interview: AleXa Decodes Latest Single ‘distraction’ and Insights From U.S. Tour
Fresh off of her U.S. tour, K-Pop singer-songwriter AleXa dished out some real advice on situationships with her latest track “distraction,” released on June 28. Exploring more avenues within her discography, the fast-tempo pop-punk track stands as a reminder of one's self-worth when it comes to dealing with someone who may not at all be reciprocating the effort and your feelings. The fans had a first glimpse of it on her sick of you U.S. Tour, which spanned across six cities from March to April.
Interview: Freshly Debuted K-Pop Group Big Ocean Talks Music and Journey So Far
Full of charm, passion, and explosive energy, the rising K-Pop trio Big Ocean is steadily making waves as the first-ever hard-of-hearing group in K-Pop. Having debuted under PARASTAR Entertainment on April 20 2024, which officially marked the National Day of Persons with Disabilities in Korea, the members HYUNJIN, CHANYEON, and JISEOK are a true force of nature to be reckoned with. Their debut single “Glow” sets a precedent for the group's vision and mission—evoking a sense of “hope and togetherness” at times of hardship for all.
Interview: Nikitaa Opens Up About Their Journey as a Musician, Being Queer, and More
Music has long been a medium for spreading awareness, bringing joy, and sharing stories. It has served as a powerful tool for those whose voices need to be heard far and wide. Consequently, many queer artists have turned to music to make their presence felt, using their art to advocate for visibility, acceptance, and social progress. Nikitaa is one such musician. They are Indian-born and raised musician currently dwelling in Los Angeles. Their music is an attempt to reaffirm feminism and bring a positive change to the fore. Employing addictive tunes of R&B, trance, electronica and borrowing inspiration from their Indian roots, Nikitaa has created a genre of music called ‘Goddess Pop.’ This genre is a class act on its own.
Interview: K-R&B Artist SAAY Gets Candid About Her New Single “DOMINO,” Journey as a Musician, & More
SAAY is one of the most promising K-R&B artists on the block. She started her journey as a K-Pop idol and soon ventured on a solo path in 2017 to carve a place for herself in the music industry — forging a path of self-expression, discovery, and resilience.
Interview: “Just Live Your Life!” Says Asian American Musician damnboy! as He Gets Candid on His New Album, Process & More
Speaking to a musician always leaves you with new bits of information each time. Like loads of song samples and demos stored on their devices, their brain holds a lot of ideas that are always great to chat over. A songwriter is no less than a philosopher who has ventured on a path to uncover mysteries of the world and the mind. While a song is an extension of an artist himself, once it is out in the world, it finds its place amongst other kindred spirits.
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.
DXMON Gets Candid About Their Debut, Songs, and More
The month of January 2024 saw the rise of new K-Pop groups. With new styles, new concepts, and brand-new music, these groups promised to deliver a never-before-seen experience to their listeners. One of these newly debuted groups is DXMON.
BXB Talks About Their New Comeback & New Year Plans
BXB is a rookie K-Pop group that just debuted in 2023. Now, the group has begun the new year with new music for their fans. Their story started with the releases of Intro: Flight and a new beginning, followed by Chapter 1. Our Youth. The quartet is now back with Chapter 2. Wings, a comeback EP which consists of three tracks, namely “Black Cat Nero,” “Airplane,” and “Found You.”
K-Pop Boy Group 82Major Gets Candid About Their Debut
82MAJOR is one of the latest boy groups to debut in the second half of 2023. 82MAJOR is also Great M Entertainment’s first K-Pop boy group comprised of Nam Seong Mo, Park Seok Joon, Yoon Ye Chan, Cho Seong Il, Hwang Seong Bin and Kim Do Gyun.
Interview: E’LAST Unveils a New Identity with ‘[iDENTIFICATION]’ and Gears Up for a Latin America Tour
In the ever-evolving world of K-Pop, E’LAST continues to carve their unique path, and their latest release, the 4th mini album [iDENTIFICATION], is a testament to their commitment to growth and exploration. HALSUG had the opportunity to interview the members, and they shared insights into the making of the album, memorable moments from the "Kiss me baby" music video shoot, and their excitement for the upcoming Latin America tour!
Interview: PURPLE KISS Takes Us Behind-The-Scenes of FESTA and US Tour
From “Sweet Juice” to their latest single, “7HEAVEN,” K-Pop group PURPLE KISS has made great strides in the industry since their debut in 2021.
Interview: Meet New:ID, the Newest P-Pop Group in Town as They Gear Up for Debut
With the ever-growing popularity of Philippine Pop around the world over the past few years thanks to the likes of groups such as SB19 and MNL48, P-Pop is finally making its way into the global music landscape with refreshing concepts and artistry. Such is the case with the upcoming group New:ID.
mimiirose Reflects the Gen-Z Style of Love and Life With Their Second Single Album ‘LIVE’
mimiirose, a recently debuted K-Pop girl group, is one of the newest girl groups on the block. True to their unique group name, the girls showcase a unique artistry with their songs. mimiirose debuted on September 16, 2022, with the single album ‘Awesome’ and title track “Rose” and have returned with their second single album, ‘LIVE.’
Interview: Patty Discusses His Songwriting Process, New Song “Disco/Love/Affection” & More
Patty, also known as “Patrick Shim,” is a Korean-American, K-RNB singer, songwriter, and producer based out of California. Through His music, he showcases captivating stories and conveys various emotions from his own life and imagination.
Interview: A Sneak Peek into the Life & Work of South Korean Singer Isaac Hong
Avid fans of K-dramas will be quite interested in the artist we are meeting today. Isaac Hong has made a mark for himself in the industry by giving us hearty OSTs for K-dramas like “Happiness,” “Uncanny Counter,” and “Lovestruck in the City” among others.
Interview: Singapore-Based Artists Josh Makazo & Jean Seizure, on Latest Collaboration, “Sights”
Electrifying and captivating are a few adjectives that perfectly encapsulate the two artists we will be introducing to you today. Josh Makazo and Jean Seizure are two multi-faceted artists who have taken the Singapore music scene by storm through their soulful voices and artistry.
Interview: Malaysian Artist SHN Talks About Her Coming-of-Age EP ‘shotgun’ and More
From riding in the passenger seat to taking over the wheel, SHN brings us her new EP shotgun. She discovered a newly formed independence after regaining creative control of her music, and that’s how this EP was born. Through the four songs of the EP, each serving as a layer to be peeled back to reveal the concept of the story in its own right, SHN looks back and gets closure.
Interview: Indie Uyghur-American R&B Artist Sebi Ali Gets Candid About His Life, Career, and New Music
Music is a very popular medium for artists to give themselves a creative outlet. Not only do they share their experiences, but they also provide a safe space for their listeners. Let’s meet the Uyghur-American artist Sebi Ali. He recently released a new song “5%TINT” and alternate versions of his previously released track “No More.” Through his songs, he has spoken about love, heartbreak, and life in general. In this interview, we peek into his artistry, his life outside of music, and what his next plans are!