Book Review: ‘Island’ by Aldous Huxley
I picked up this book because I’m a fan of Aldous Huxley’s writing of dystopian futures, theoretical, spiritual readings and obviously Brave New World. This may be one of my […]
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‘RRR’ Review: An Indian cinematic spectacle makes for one of the best action and buddy dramas of our decade
RRR is one of the best movies I have seen in the past decade, hands down. Short for “Rise Roar Revolt” (and a play on the three leads’ names), the […]
Miley Cyrus proves she IS a Rockstar with Forbes 30 Under 30, Billboard’s Female Rock Artist 2021 and ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’ Highlights
Miley Cyrus is finally getting the recognition for her talent, artistry and heart that she’s deserved all along — and I’m here for it. It’s no secret that I am […]
‘Like a Rolling Stone’ documentary shows how Ben Fong-Torres was more than ‘Almost Famous’
That man is Ben Fong-Torres, and upon first look, seeing an Asian American kid writing bylines and headlines in the early heyday of Rolling Stone comes as quite a shock. […]
“Tooth & Nail” (From Cambodian Rock Band) (Dengue Fever Cover)
A little stripped-down harmonic piece from Cambodian Rock Band. This was posted earlier this weekend on my Instagram, but thank you Jenapher Zheng (@jenapherzheng) and Kaitlyn Fee (@pressfae) for letting […]
‘Jennifer’s Body’ is finally getting its respect, 10 years later, in intimate conversation with Megan Fox and Diablo Cody
Any of you remember a little movie called Jennifer’s Body back in 2009, which starred budding hot A-listers Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried? The movie seemed to be a raunch targeted […]
My Thoughts After 7 Years of ‘Orange is the New Black’
My oh my. What a journey these past seven years have been with Orange Is The New Black. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been watching this show for […]
Yuna Returns with Her Smooth R&B and Emotional Sincerity at Heritage SF
The Malaysian singer-songwriter performed at Heritage SF in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In an obscure warehouse tucked away in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district, the smooth R&B musical […]
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park Makes Solo Debut at Identity LA
The Linkin Park producer and artist presented new material for his first public solo appearance during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) at Identity LA. For Mike Shinoda, the past […]
Remix Kings Hotel Garuda Spin Their Deep Bass Lines At Identity LA
Acclaimed DJ duo Hotel Garuda, comprised of Chris Gavino (Manila Killa) and Aseem Mangaokar (Candle Weather), have received accolades from the electronic music world for the past couple of years, […]
MILCK Was Anything But “Quiet” At Identity LA
Connie Lim, who writes and records under the name MILCK, has been in the game for more than a decade, but, it was her single “Quiet,” a song she released […]
Ruby Ibarra Rises In Solidarity For “Us” at Identity LA
The Bay Area rapper and spoken word artist rises up for all Filipinos, Asian Americans, women and all marginalized people worldwide. 2018 has been a big year for Bay Area-based […]
Steve Aoki takes a knee with Colin Kaepernick
Steve Aoki took a knee to honor Japanese Americans alongside former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, who gained nationwide attention when he refused to stand during the National Anthem at […]
6 Indie Asian American Artists Making Waves Right Now
It’s no secret that Asian American artists are underrepresented in music. Their identities are often left out of the conversation and not many people realize that they are here — […]
‘Wonder Woman’ Review: Why I am still reeling over Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins’ powerful display of femininity
I don’t geek out over movies often — let alone a superhero or comic book movie — but Wonder Woman left such a strong impression on me that I couldn’t let […]
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