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SiriusXM Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month With ZHU, JVNA, More
It’s officially Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to commemorate the occasion, SiriusXM has announced a slate of special programming that highlights the community’s electronic dance music artists. Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio, for example, will broadcast an exclusive mix on Channel 104 from May 25-31. Featuring tracks by all Asian producers, it will play alongside music by the likes of ZHU, Qrion and Wax Motif. To mirror Aoki’s 2021 “APIDA ON AIR” initiative, Elephante and JVNA will appear as guest DJs, among others. Meanwhile on Channel 305, 88rising Radio has invited AAPI artists like Stephanie Poetri, Ilima-Lei Macfarland and Tiffany Day to hop on the air as guest hosts throughout the entire month of May. Notably, 88rising ...
josh pan Debuts New Single and Music Video, “float,” On 88rising
Shining the spotlight on talented Asian artists, 88rising has built an impressive platform, with signed artists such as Joji, Rich Brian and NIKI enjoying massive mainstream success. Recently, they brought out Taiwan-raised electronic music virtuoso josh pan to take the stage at their Head In The Clouds festival in L.A., which was followed up by “go with the fire,” his debut release on the imprint. That track came with an immersive music video that followed various heists performed by a man draped in angel wings and his fearless sidekick. Now, the second installment in pan’s two-piece video series has arrived in the form of “float,” which rounds out the story while offering yet another standout single from the producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Laced with his d...
Elephante Explores Self and Sonic Identity In New Album, “Heavy Glow”
We all know too well what quarantine looks and feels like. But what does it sound like? Elephante attempts to answer this question with his latest album, Heavy Glow, released October 20th via Zoo Music/88Rising. The recorrd’s 10 tracks play like an epic, with emotion oozing from every chord. Intricately aligned arrangements signal to Elephante’s classical music training, while his own bold vocals tie together three acts of songs that purposefully push the boundaries of the album’s aural cohesion. The triumphant opening chords of “Break” (with Tiina), for example, are effervescent, paired with strong sonics and Tiina’s delicate vocals. Its sonics provide sharp contrast to “Down This Road,” an anthemic melodic bass ballad that takes a page...
Channel Tres Delivers Sensual Remix of Joji’s “Gimme Love”
If you don’t know the name Channel Tres, that needs to change. The Los Angeles-based hip-house producer has been taking the industry by storm since his widely praised self-titled 2018 EP and has only continued to rise. He’s now joined forces with 88Rising sensation Joji to deliver a downtempo remix of his 2020 hit “Gimme Love.” The two prove to be a match made in collaborative heaven, complementing each other through their unique styles. Tres slows things down in his remix, creating a smooth, soulful production. It’s one of those tracks that will have you swaying without even realizing it. With the ideal blend of funky jazz and house melodies, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your weekend. He matches Joji’s jump cuts in his own way, flipping...
