K-pop meets Western pop on Myles Lloyd’s latest single “DMC,” a reimagining of his original track “Drive Me Crazy.” The smash hit blew up in South Korea, hitting over 26 million streams, landing on the country’s Top 200 charts, and even getting a shoutout from the 7-member K-pop boy group, ENHYPEN. After witnessing the meteoric growth and overflowing love from fans, Lloyd was inspired and felt it was only fair to return these adorations.

Wednesday night at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana was nothing short of historic for Orange County-based artist alan vuong. In what marked his first-ever headline performance, vuong stepped onto the stage to a completely sold-out crowd packed with friends, family, and devoted fans who had been waiting for this moment. The energy in the room before the night even began said it all—this wasn't just a concert, it was a milestone.

Born and raised in Belgium with Moroccan heritage, Dina Ayada is now ready to share her story with the world. Known for viral hits like “Miles Away” and “Games,” she released her debut album IDENTITY on January 16, which was executive produced by Grammy-nominated artist and producer Gunna. The new album comprises 12 tracks, including the title song “don’t get me started” and pre-release single “no rush” featuring Gunna himself.

In an era where major label shows often come with hefty price tags and stadium-sized venues, Lyn Lapid is breaking the mold. February 12 marked the second annual Ube Jam, a free community-focused showcase held at Glendale’s Nocturne Theatre. Beyond performing, Lyn served as the evening’s MC, guiding the audience through a curated lineup that featured GVGO, The Faye, Awodus, Keoni Usi, and Aiden Kroll.

I usually notice the sound before anything else. The instrumental. The way the voice comes in. Whether the song feels accelerated or if it gives itself time. That’s why, when it comes to music in languages other than English, I almost always lean toward R&B rather than pop. We’re taught that meaning comes from understanding—that to connect with something, we need context, translation, and clarity. But music doesn’t always work like that.

“When we stood on stage, something that I definitely think was a true experience for me was listening to everyone’s screams and support, and their applause for me,” says Nahyun of the K-pop group AtHeart (앳하트) about her favorite ‘AtHeart Experience’ moment held at TITAN HQ in Los Angeles on November 1. As the girl group, which debuted in August, made their way around the United States for promotional activities, these live interactions became a new and meaningful part of thei

Grammy-nominated artist Masego makes his long-awaited return with “Unhinged,” a track that blends his signature mix of jazz, soul, and R&B. Marking his first release in nearly two years, the single arrives with a cinematic visualizer that captures the vulnerability and liberation that follow heartbreak. With nearly two billion global streams, Masego has built a reputation for crafting genre-defying music rooted in emotion and groove.

Fresh off his first-ever GRAMMY nomination, DESTIN CONRAD stopped by Santa Ana to keep the celebration going, performing for a packed crowd on his Love on Digital tour. The night was filled with smooth R&B, soulful vocals, and the kind of energy that reminded fans exactly why Destin continues to be one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.

For the first time ever, Lyn Lapid brought Ube Jam to Handmade Records in West Hollywood to celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM). Alongside Lyn Lapid, performances featured other Filipino artists including Keoni Usi, Rin, and RC AVENUE who performed a series of their original music and covers live. Lyn Lapid is a 23-year-old Filipina American singer-songwriter who grew up involved with music her whole life and started writing her own songs when she was in high sch

Rhea Raj serves hot girl realness this season with her recently released EP COMMOTION. Adding to her already impressive musical catalogue, the Indian-American singer, writer, and producer flaunts the dark pop, femme fatale concept. Writing, composing, and producing every song on COMMOTION, Rhea expresses her strong artistic vision as she continues to spearhead a name for herself in the industry.

Riding the wave from his debut performance at Lollapalooza this past July, Fujii Kaze  captivated Toronto at The Danforth Music Hall with...

Imagine seeing or hearing the sounds from your most meaningful memories flash before you. There’s a theory that in the final seven minutes of life, your brain replays the most pivotal moments you've ever experienced. For indie R&B singer-songwriter Keoni Usi, that idea became the heartbeat of his eight-track debut album 7 MIN.—with the last track “7 minutes” combining all of the themes and sonics. With 7 MIN. out in the world for some time now, Mido had the chance to ask Usi

Leader and singer of the K-pop group GOT7, JAY B embarked on his solo U.S. tour, TAPE: RE LOAD, making his first stop at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on June 6. After the original two tour stops in Los Angeles and Atlanta were postponed and rescheduled, San Francisco became the first show of the tour. This wasn’t JAY B’s first time performing at the historic venue. In fact, back in 2015, GOT7 held a fan meeting there, which was a moment that seemed to come rushing ba

The Observatory OC was buzzing hours before doors even opened for the first stop of Lyn Lapid’s North American leg of the BUZZKILL WOLRD TOUR. Fans lined up early in the afternoon, eager to snag a good spot. Soon enough, the venue filled up, and you could feel the shared excitement in the air. This wasn’t just another show for Lapid, but the beginning of something truly special.

The Orpheum Theatre was packed as fans arrived early, eager to see Pink Sweat$ perform on one of the final stops of his Welcome Home Tour.

Ineffa Lucas, a South Korean artist based in New Zealand, released the world is…(feat. SEZI) on February 19.