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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: VeeAlwaysHere Goes Heart-to-Heart in ‘broken: playlist II’
Oftentimes, we wonder about life and its happenings as we ponder over a heartbreak or two. In times wherein words fall short in describing the innermost workings of one's mind, we find ourselves turning to music for healing and answers — that’s what makes up broken: playlist II.
Interview: Jimmy Brown is “Typing…’’
We are excitedly counting down the days until we get to see Jimmy Brown with Rovv on the Like The First Time: North American Tour. Brown is an indie R&B singer-songwriter and producer from South Korea who has a growing fanbase around the world.
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!
Interview: “I am trying to find my rhythm in the city,” csndra Discusses Her Latest Release, Moving Homes, and More
csndra is an indie Puerto Rican artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up in Orlando, FL, with big dreams, csndra left home at the age of 20 on a self-discovery journey. This has led her to live in various other cities like New York, Miami & Atlanta. She began working in the music industry as a graphic designer, animator, & content creator. Providing creative services to labels by creating music videos, lyric videos, social media content, cover art, etc. In 2022, she debuted with her single “very well.” Since her debut, she has released two more songs, “DMLO” & her most recent single, “408!” released in May of this year. HALSUG had a chance to talk to csndra about her journey as a musician and her hopes for her music in the future.
Interview: BÉBE YANA Talks About Her New Summer Club Track “CHEMISTRY”
Embellishing the bridge between mainstream K-Pop and the underground club scene, emerging soloist BÉBE YANA keeps dropping back-to-back retro-futuristic jams derived from a fascinating combination of genres that one could have only imagined. Following the release of her futuristic downtempo track “64,” Australian-South Korean singer-songwriter and producer BÉBE YANA returned with a hyperpop banger titled “CHEMISTRY” this June.
Interview: Introducing Sofia Gillani
Born and raised in London, artist Sofia Gillani is ready to make her mark on the music industry. With her diverse sound and captivating music, Sofia is proving her music to be uniquely her own.
Interview: ‘im momo, hi’
momohaii, also known as Matthew Onghai, is a new Filipino-Chinese-American singer-songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles. momohaii just released his first EP titled im momo, hi, which encapsulates the last half year of his music releases and new songs. This new EP introduces the world to him as an artist with the various sounds of his music style that he wants to showcase and expand.
Interview: Discover New Music With the Click of This kursor
On May 29, 2023, BIXIZ XOUND artist, kursor, released his latest single, “Our Painted Night.” Straying away from the sounds of modern pop music, the song is a beautifully composed ballad that dives into a body of nostalgia.
Interview: Hanbyeol, the Girl in the “Spotlight”
Finishing second on the 2020 teen reality survival show CAP-TEEN, Hanbyeol was a rank away from making her artist debut. Despite the result, she was determined to debut. A year after the show’s finale, Hanbyeol released her debut single “Spotlight” in December 2021. She has since gained around 60,000 Spotify plays and is rising in attention from the music industry.
Interview: Rising R&B Artist Milky Day Discusses Journey Into Music, Performing on Stage, and More
With over 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s undoubtedly clear that Milky Day has emerged as a rising sensation. Milky Day, a Korean-New Zealander artist, is working on establishing a name for himself in the music industry with his soulful R&B-infused melodies.
Interview: entoy, Producer Duo from Seoul, Share Music Beginnings, Collaborative Music Process, and More
HALSUG had the opportunity to dive into the world of entoy in an interview that explores who they are and their music aspirations.
Interview: Get to Know BIXIZ XOUND’s Rising R&B Star - TE.O
From a young age, TE.O has always loved music, but “[I] never thought of it as a profession,” he revealed to HALSUG. “As time went by, I came to a point where I started to wonder, 'what should I be doing with my life?' and I decided to pursue music, which I really enjoy.”
Interview: Songwriter Ryan Curtis Discusses His Creative Process, Writing for NCT DREAM’s Candy, and More
In this interview, learn more about Ryan’s work in the K-Pop industry and who he is interested in working with next!
Interview: ‘If I Eat, Everybody Eats’: How EXPOSITION Turned Their Discord Server Into A Hub For Indie Creatives
Discord, a popular social media platform, became a home for thousands of users. Amongst those users were a number of singers, producers, and songwriters–introducing EXPOSITION. HALSUG had the opportunity to chat with the creative heads behind this community and what they hope to accomplish together.
Interview: Chuefeng Talks About Growing Up Hmong, Coming Out Twice, LOVE, and More
Singer-songwriter Chuefeng (Choo-fang) has a discography full of upbeat tracks and lyrical content that promotes self-love, giving yourself permission to be loved, and so much more. Outside of being an artist, Chuefeng is an activist and proud DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) advocate. On behalf of communities where representation is needed, Chuefeng is becoming a voice that encourages others to do the same. HALSUG got the chance to get to know Chuefeng, her upbringing in a Hmong household, and how music plays a major role in her life.
Interview: “It was either him or no one else,” Valentina Ploy discusses her latest release, “I Miss My Friends,” and collaborating with Phum Viphurit
Valentina Ploy is a 29-year-old Thai-Italian singer-songwriter under What The Duck agency. She made her debut on February 28, 2019, with the digital single “See You In Life.” Since joining Warner Music Asia in April, Valentina Ploy has already released 3 singles “Bla Bli Blu,” “Berlin,” and “Camera Roll.” On November 11, 2022, Valentina released her 11th English digital single, “I Miss My Friends,” featuring Phum Viphurit. HALSUG has had a chance to talk to her about the single, collaboration, and her hopes for her music.
Interview: Fahlithh's Journey from Dreaming to Debuting
Thai singer and songwriter Fahlithh considers her music an introspective world. She allowed herself to find freedom in her music by being true to herself, and she hopes that others alike can find that freedom for themselves. HALSUG had the opportunity to chat with the Thai indie-pop artist about her musical journey, gaining insight into her experiences, goals, and work process.