Category Archives: Music

8Questions with Jessi Malay, Hapa Artist

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

I openly admit I am a gangsta rap fan. So I have to constantly remind myself that there is more music out there than 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and/or Snoop Doggy Dog. One talented hapa artist I’ve been following (that isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Crumbles: Lessons From Making Original Music For An Indie Film

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Akira Boch The Crumbles is a slice-of-life tragicomedy about a talented but directionless indie band that is stuck in their garage. The film is not an idealized portrait of what it means to be in a band—it’s grounded in … Continue reading →

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Why Is K-Pop So Popular?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mary

I remember a couple years back when my friends and I heard the song by Girls’ Generation called “Gee.” We even attempted to do their choreography and pretended we are the Girl’s Generation. Alright, we shouldn’t get into the details … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Composer George Shaw

Posted on May 1, 2012 by JohnnyC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvtbPsalpz0 By John “Johnny C” Chuidian You’ve heard his music as your friend’s custom ringtone lovingly downloaded from his website (for free); you hear it across YouTube from Wong Fu to Michelle Phan, and now you’ve probably seen his new … Continue reading →

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Capsule – Stereo Worxxx

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Guest Writer

With Electronic Dance Music (EDM) seeing an increase in popularity here in the States, it’s no surprise that the trend would spread across the Pacific. Capsule is one such duo to hit it big, charting as high as 3rd on … Continue reading →

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Playboy Features Bruno Mars On April 2012 Cover

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Moye

Bruno Mars has something new to brag about: he’s the 10th guy to appear on Playboy’s cover! The Hollywood Reporter revealed the April’s “Sex and Music” issue cover and inside, fans can find a fashion spread and an interview with … Continue reading →

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Hibiska T-Shirt

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

When people described the hibiscus as a trumpet flower, they didn’t really mean it. Some people take things a little too literally though, resulting in this Hibiska T-shirt ($23.52). Acting on the pun, it combines two things that are common … Continue reading →

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Having An Asian Moment: Rihanna And Her Racist Rice Cakes

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dino-Ray

Last week, Rihanna tweeted this and, within a nanosecond (maybe less), the glorious world of the Interwebs got orgasmic with accusations. They thought the Instagram pic of a rice cake bag with sunglasses and big hoop earrings was a jab … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE: LA Area Giveaway: Jin Akanishi Concert Tickets at Club Nokia

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Guest Writer

Hey everyone – you have just one hour left to enter our Giveaway to win a Pair of Tickets for Jin Akanishi Concert on 3/9 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles provided by 8Asians and Jin Akanishi! Learn more about … Continue reading →

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