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Elephant Gym at Kaoshiung Harbour Taiwan Beats SXSW. Music Press Asia
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Taiwan Beats Showcase at SXSW Online 2022

A musical showcase completely unique to Taiwan. Showcasing cultural venues including the Wufeng Lin Family Mansion, the electric flower cars used for religious purposes, the Chuang Mei Theater, the mysterious electronic music venue Pawnshop, Kaohsiung harbor, and more. The showcase starts with Sorry Youth set at Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden. Playing alternative music with local flavor, Sorry Youth is on the stage of the Grand Flower Hall, where the family staged traditional opera during public banquets. Electric Flower Cars are often seen in religious, festive, or even funeral…

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Twice Breaks USA with JYP Entertainment. Music Press Asia

JYP Entertainment & Republic Records Expand Partnership

K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has recently announced a strategic partnership with Republic Records to extend global reach of its label artists – Stray Kids and Itzy. Republic Records, a U.S. American record label owned by Universal Music Group, announced its expanded alliance with JYP that began in 2020 with K-pop girl group, Twice. Under the new partnership, the US music…

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24OWLSG to feature Mervin Wong at The Nest. Music Press Asia

Sound & Electronic Producer Mervin Wong To Perform Live at The Nest

Flock at The Nest (24OWLSSG) kicks off the return of live shows at the Pasir Panjang Power Station A in 2022 with what promises to be a riveting and ethereal performance by sound artist/electronic producer Mervin Wong. The music series is an exclusive showcase for musicians to present original content and fine hone their skills at live shows. The first…

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Airliftz New Song Release by RedRecords. Music Press Asia

Pop Punk, Malaysian Artist Debut Release On RedRecords

RedRecords, a joint venture between AirAsia and Universal Music Group, recently kicked off the signing of emerging R&B and hip hop artist, Airliftz, with the release of his latest single, Not Today. A song firmly rooted in themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity, Not Today was selected specifically to spearhead AirAsia’s new diversity and inclusion campaign. The official music video…

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Minakekke to release 2nd album Memorabilia. Music Press Asia

Minakekke’s Album ‘Memorabilia’ To Release Next Month

Co-produced by Tatsuki Hashimoto. Toshihiko Kasai for recording/mixing. Mastering is done by John Davis of Metropolis Studios (UK). “i/o”, the first release from the album, is a danceable electronic number that symbolizes this work with a sound like dubstep. Last Summer is a new release of the song released in the acoustic version last year as an Alternate Mix with…

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Lea Salonga & Michael Buble as guest judge at KUMU. Music Press Asia

Salonga and Bublé to Judge Filipino Livestreaming Singing Competition

Kumu, a social entertainment app from the Philippines, has recently launched ‘Sing For The Stars’ with Michael Bublé and Lea Salonga as guest judges. Technology has made it viable to hold a world-class, international singing contest no matter where you are in the world. Live streaming has taken down all barriers and fueled everyone with so much creativity–turning every room…

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Pachinkon Dumar Sweet Release 2022. Music Press Asia

Interview with Pachinko & Emilio Dümar

Q1: Dear Pachinko and Emilio, welcome to Music Press Asia! First and foremost, congratulations on releasing your latest single ‘Sweet Release’. How did you both feel about the release and what were you hoping to express in this song? Pachinko (PCK): Hey Music Press Asia! Thank you so much. This song was made in 2020 so it’s been nice to…

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World Pop Artist VOH Release New song. Music Press Asia
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Violet Hull Releases New Song ‘Amnesia’

VOH a.k.a Violet Hull has recently returned with the release of her second new single titled Amnesia. AMNESIA is the second of VOH’s eclectic world pop songs from her EP, V POP, scheduled for release later this year. Collaborating once again with producer and writer Tremolo Switch, Amnesia follows hot on the heels of her debut single Away that garnered…

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Malaysia and Japan celebrate 40-year tie, host folk song concert at KL Pac. Music Press Asia

Malaysia Celebrate Ties with Japan, Host Folk Song Concert

The Look East Policy 40th anniversary event is organising Min’yo – a Japanese folk songs music concert. The Malaysian Government’s Look East Policy, which has greatly contributed toward strengthening bilateral ties between Malaysia and Japan, will mark its 40th year in 2022. To celebrate this occasion, JFKL is presenting a live performance of Min’yo, Japanese folk songs. Having invited six…

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Squid Game is Korea most popular Netflix film 2021. Music Press Asia

Survey: Korean Content Reaches New Heights

The report revealed consumption of Korean cultural content rose in all categories in 2021. Korean cultural contents, led by the rise of K-pop and K-dramas, continued to gain global popularity in the past year, a survey showed earlier this month. An annual report jointly released by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…

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