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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.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring For July 2023
As the world keeps growing and evolving, so do musicians. It’s hard to keep up with every single emerging artist around the world, but finding new sounds can help you broaden your musical horizons. Join us as we explore these 10 featured rising artists this month: LØLØ, WOODZ, Girl Ultra, Su Lee, brb., Diya Maeve, Kim Siwon, Rovv, Kenta Dedachi, and miida.
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.
8TURN Makes Heads Turn With Their New Mini-Album, UNCHARTED DRIFT
On June 26, 8TURN released their second mini-album, UNCHARTED DRIFT. Previously known as BOM (Boys of MNH), the rookie K-Pop group consists of MYUNG HO, JAE YUN, MIN HO, YOON SUNG, HAE MIN, KYUNG MIN, YUN GYU, and SEUNG HEON. They made their debut in January this year with their album 8TURNRISE.
A Unique Spotlight Shines for ChoCo, the Rising Pre-Debut Idol Group of K-Pop's 5th Generation
The 5th generation of K-Pop is taking the world by storm with fresh groups and innovative ideas — ChoCo from ChoCo Entertainment is one of the rising stars to keep an eye on. This 4-member group is generating buzz ahead of their debut, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for their fans!
Eight LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month
In celebration of Pride month, it is important that we recognize brave artists in the industry whose powerful vocals, empowering messages, and real-life experiences challenge industry norms, becoming relatable and honest voices to the LGBTQIA+ community.
R&B Artists Milky Day and Denise Julia Take Us on a Night Drive With Their New Single, “Let Me”
On June 22, R&B artists Milky Day and Denise Julia had an exclusive release listening party hosted by Unbound Entertainment Group to give a first listen of their new single, “Let Me.” HALSUG had the opportunity to attend the listening party to hear their collaboration for the first time and ask both of them some questions.
P1Harmony's Latest Comeback is Undeniably the Most Compelling One Yet
South Korean boy group P1Harmony made a highly anticipated comeback on June 8th with their 6th mini album, Harmony: All In —their most exciting comeback yet! Their latest album debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 Chart, a first for them. Additionally, the album ranked at number 3 on the Korean Circle Chart and number 8 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart.
Jeff Satur Escapes Into Dreamland With Brand-New Single “LUCID”
On June 22, Thai singer-songwriter and producer Jeff Satur dropped his latest single, “LUCID.” With versions in both Thai and English, the song talks about anticipating the end of a relationship and escaping into a dream state to reminisce about the happy moments before it’s considered over.
“Magic Man” Jackson Wang Makes an Appearance at Paris Fashion Week
Jackson Wang is an accomplished K-Pop idol and soloist known for founding TEAM WANG while taking creative control of his music and content. This week, following his successful debut at the Met Gala, Jackson attended several events during the 2024 Paris Spring/Summer Men's Fashion Week.
Asia Star Festival: Celebrating the Popularity of Asian Music in Brazil
The vibrant and diverse culture of Asia has captivated a loyal legion of fans in Brazil, with influences of K-Pop, J-Pop, and other Asian music genres spreading rapidly. Recognizing this undeniable popularity, Highway Star, a renowned Brazilian production company, is proud to announce the Asia Star Festival.
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.
lolitsmatt is Revolutionizing Music With Vibrant Aesthetics and Dynamic Sounds
In the expansive realm of music, there are artists who possess a remarkable ability to captivate audiences not only with their talent but also with their distinctive style. One such up-and-coming artist that is making waves in the industry is lolitsmatt.
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.
Finding the Answer with Padi’s Latest Single Album
On May 24, 2023, Amoeba Culture producer Padi released his new single album, Answer Answer. While only consisting of two tracks, Answer Answer contains collaborations from some of the finest talent within the K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B world — LeeHi, THAMA, and YDG.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Six Captivating Songs from Our Favorite AAPI Artists
Join us on a captivating musical journey as we explore six sensational songs from some of our favorite AAPI artists: Raveena, keshi, H.E.R., thuy, Eric Nam, and Katherine Ho. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted by their extraordinary artistry!
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.
Review: K-Rapper MIRANI Presents Mind-Blowing Collaborations in Her 1st Studio Album “The Drift”
On May 9, K-Hip-Hop artist MIRANI (미란이) dropped her first studio album, The Drift. The K-Rap industry has always had the best features—whether it's collaborating with K-Pop stars or fellow K-rappers, this album is proof of that.
Rolling Quartz Brings Rock ‘N’ Roll Paradise to Los Angeles
On Saturday, May 13, Korean rock band Rolling Quartz took the stage by storm at their sold-out show at Catch One in Los Angeles, California.