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 — […]
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Alfa Interview: Indie Fil-Am Artist Talks New Album “Spark & Fury”
The inspiring and mentally frustrating creative process that goes with producing, recording and writing a new album is no easy task. Alfa, a Philippine-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of guitar, ukulele, […]
Run River North Interview: Asian-American indie rockers on maintaining sanity and livelihood at BottleRock Napa Valley
A full day spent under the Napa Valley sun playing to hundreds of thousands of fans at BottleRock Napa Valley, indie rock band Run River North wasn’t quite done. On […]
The Mattson 2 with Bay Area legends Chaz Bundick (Toro Y Moi), Money Mark and Tommy Guerrero in intimate Chapel show
Shows on a Sunday night are a little weird if you ask me. But when you hear it’s International Jazz Day and twin guitar and drum duo The Mattson 2 […]
LANY’s synthpop made everyone feel young and in love again at the Ace Of Spades
There are no words I have for three-piece Los Angeles-based indie pop band LANY‘s live show. “I think this is the loudest show we’ve ever played,” frontman Paul Klein said into the crowd […]
Road to 24: Confessions from the Head and the Heart
To be completely honest with you, I almost feel like I’ve forgotten how to blog. A part of me has become so guarded — so cautious and careful, second-guessing my […]
In Love with “I Feel It Coming” (The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk Fingerstyle Guitar Cover)
Any song with Daft Punk always seems to get to me — their infectious grooves, smooth electronic beats, knack for rhythm and funk, soul and pop, creating worlds of soundscapes […]
Stay Woke with “Redbone” (Childish Gambino Cover)
In the words of Childish Gambino (the musical moniker of singer-actor-comedian/creative genius Donald Glover): “If you want it You can have it If you need it (you better believe in […]
You’re A Little Late, I’m Already “Torn” (Natalie Imbruglia Cover)
Hi friends! It seems the more and more I try and push myself to be consistent with these videos, the harder I feel it is to put “quality” work out there […]
“In The Morning” (An Original Song Demo)
It can be hard for me to fully appreciate the present moment when things like my career, dreams, music and relationships come to mind. But there are few things in life […]
I’m Not Drunk, I Wanna Go Home “Officer” (Kate Earl Cover)
“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]
Dia Frampton releases deliciously sweet new track “Crave” in time for new album
If there’s anything I’ve known about Dia, it is that she is relentlessly passionate about her art. Her “Golden Years” of those times bumming it out on the road with her four best […]
Embracing Change this “Last Christmas” (Wham! Cover)
What a crazy time of the year. The end of 2016 is approaching; Mercury Retrograde is in full effect; I quit my job; I just returned from my long overdue […]
I’m Coming “Straight On” For You (Heart Cover)
Some years ago, when I was a curious 16-year-old picking up the guitar and listening to endless records on repeat, I stumbled on a video of Nancy Wilson on YouTube. […]
On the “Otherside” (Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover)
There are those rare moments you hear a riff and instantly say to yourself, “I need to learn that!” One hour later, you’re recording a video. I have to say, recording […]
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