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From Bangladeshi Rock to Angsty Pop to Shoegaze: A Night at Ghengis Cohen
At 7 PM, the neon lights of Los Angeles’ Ghengis Cohen sign illuminated, signaling a night full of music was about to begin. As you walk into the bustling Chinese restaurant, warm-toned orange lighting and lanterns dangle above the dimly lit tables. Just before that at the bar, artists and music lovers waited in anticipation for the show. To the right, a door led into a dark, intimate space where only the stage glowed in pink lights.
LØREN Teams Up with 88rising’s 1999 Write The Future, Setting This Comeback Ablaze with “Gasoline”
South Korean rock singer-songwriter and musician LØREN is back with a new single titled, “Gasoline” set to release globally this Friday, June 28 at 12 A.M. EST (June 27 at 9 P.M. PST). The multi-instrumentalist is under The Black Label and 88rising, with songwriting credits for all of his music and some well-known artists’ songs for K-Pop powerhouse, BLACKPINK. LØREN is collaborating with 1999 Write The Future, a collective of artists (with a set lineup of artists and guest appearances on tracks) created by 88rising, mixing old with new sounds and energy.
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[Alexandros] Gears Up for a Spectacular 15th Anniversary Celebration
Japanese rock band [Alexandros] was formed in 2001. After they graduated from school, the members started working but continued to play in bands. To develop their music career further, they began living together. Building their career by performing in various live houses and busking on the streets, [Alexandros] eventually debuted in 2010 with “city” under RX-RECORDS, a Japanese indie label established by UK.PROJECT. Though their journey was lengthy, it strengthened their unity and solidified their identity as a band.
10 UK Artists With Black or Asian Backgrounds to Discover in 2023
For as long as HALSUG has been running, we have highlighted numerous artists of Black and Asian descent from all over the world. With some of the HALSUG team based in the UK, it's time we present our readers with some Black and Asian artists who hail from the United Kingdom. From pop to rock to R&B, here are 10 UK artists with Black or Asian backgrounds for you to discover and enjoy in 2023.