Inspired by her love of competitive weight-lifting and how this conflicted with her Asian family’s views on women’s body image, Lin uses female physical strength as…
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Foreword by Jocelle KohPlaylist Description by lullaboy Indonesian-American singer songwriter lullaboy aka Bernard Dinata is the poster boy for soulful, sensitive bops. Marrying emotive pop with…
By Jocelle Koh As Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on how the conversation surrounding Asian diaspora…
By Jocelle Koh Asian-Australian rapper and artist Dizzy Dizzo aka Dominique Choy has been an inspiration to us since way back. When she made the transition…
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By Jocelle Koh Refreshingly eclectic but at the same time warmly welcoming, Taiwanese-Australian musician Matt Hsu’s project Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra traverses space during the pandemic…
By Jocelle KohPhotos by Sam Li Counting Kendrick Lamar, Chance The Rapper and Migos amongst her past collaborators, music photographer Dolly Ave seems to be living…
By Jocelle Koh Of Indian and Caribbean and Chinese heritage, Dutch R&B singer-songwriter N.A.ï is a mixed bag of surprises. Growing up in a supportive musical…
By Jocelle Koh Fiercely proud of his heritage, Chinese-Canadian pop act Tyler Shaw is certainly one to watch. On top of creating a unique brand of…
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By Jocelle KohPhotos by Alex Kleis Indonesian-German Soul-pop/Reggae artist Tóke is one of a kind. Spending his childhood in the hustle and bustle of Jakarta city…
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Japanese producer and artist UQiYO has a sound that manages to be both otherworldy and intimate at the same time. Singing in English yet being deeply…