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Wasia Project’s ‘Nocturne’ is an ambitious step in the duo’s progression

After a trio of EPs, siblings Olivia Hardy and Will Gao bring rises and crescendos with their debut studio album

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BE:FIRST has one message for the world: ‘WATCH ME’

The Japanese boy group is more than ready to introduce what they’re creating to listeners beyond Japan

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On ‘Pylon,’ beabadoobee questions the cost of success

Following up on her 2024 record, the artist articulates the anxiety, heartbreak, and loneliness she found amidst the success

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JoySauce Radio: The ‘Best of the Best’ bangers

This month, we’re highlighting some of our favorite tracks from Netflix’s coming-of-age Bollywood fusion dance film

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Nothing’s about to happen to Mitski (because she’s offline)

As the singer-songwriter turns 36, we look back at her career and how she defied the odds by finding success while staying off social media

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DJ Nene H is finding freedom in herself

The Turkish Azerbaijani DJ and producer is on an ongoing journey of authenticity and finding her liberated identity

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Inside Mongolian metal band The Hu’s Hunnu rock revolution

The group’s lead throat singer, Galbadrakh “Gala” Tsendbaatar, talks Hun, Hunnu rock and the art of blending ancient and modern sounds

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JoySauce Radio: The Asian diasporic girls have summer on lock

Consider this your new Asian diasporic summer playlist full of fresh and upcoming artists

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After ‘Brat,’ Charli xcx learns to let go

After the cultural takeover of “Brat,” she trades pop star detachment for intimacy, impermanence and a more candid self-examination on “Music, Fashion, Film”

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Head in the Clouds: Where Asia comes home to L.A.

The music festival is where Japanese street culture, Indonesian pop, and a fresh start for Warren Hue collide under the California sun

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from20 is building a new kind of K-pop stardom

From sexual liberation to queer inclusion, from20 is using his independence to challenge the rules of traditional K-pop stardom

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KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza announces mental health hiatus

As they prepare for their EP release and upcoming tour, the group’s leader pauses activities to focus on rest and long-term well-being

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How a new generation is reinventing Cantopop

As Cantopop enjoys a new wave of popularity, these rising artists are pushing the genre beyond nostalgia and into its next era

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GIRLSET enters the ‘CHAT’ with a fresh take on hyperpop

We’re seeing sharp new concepts from the group as they gear up for their debut album

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BTS opts out of 2027 Grammys over new category concerns

In a statement to fans, the K-pop group explains their decision to skip the awards show, advocating for music to be heard without division

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JoySauce Radio: The journey continues for these artists

This month, we’re following Asian diasporic artists as they reach various stages in their respective musical journeys

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How Sabrina Song found her voice on ‘Big Trick’

From small New York venues to deeply personal songwriting, the artists shares how her latest EP became her most authentic release yet

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Diljit Dosanjh and the burden of being a cultural icon

Beyond representation, what do our superstars owe us?

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HYBE announces new K-pop girl group TUIDE

HYBE reveals the name of its newest girl group while confirming its management under the company’s latest label

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Rapper P-Lo is thinking outside the box for his next act

After co-producing Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio,” the Filipino American is reintroducing himself with a boundary-pushing album

The Grammys’ Asian pop category isn’t the win it seems

By creating a separate award instead of expanding representation in its top categories, the Grammys risk mistaking visibility for equality