10 episodes
Where the Asians At? RJ Bagus
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In today's entertainment industry, diversity and inclusion are a major topic, and in the music industry we are seeing Asians become more and more prevalent in the spotlight, that begs the question, “Why are Asians now being in the media? Why did it take so long for Asians to be accepted? And Is this overall good for Asian and Asian Americans?” This podcast series, Where the Asians At? hopes to answer those questions, as well as introduce some asian and asian american artists who need to be heard. Made for the University of the Pacific, Music Industry program by RJ Bagus.
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New Music: June 2021
In this episode, we go over six new releases in the month of June 2021. We see releases from Hayley Kiyoko, Maoli, Travis Yee, Guapdad4000, BTS, and Ginger Root. June is also known as Pride Month, so check out our last episode on "Asian LGBTQIA+ Artists" to support some great LGBTQIA+ artists, and check out this episode's playlist.
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Asian LGBTIQA+ Artists
In honor of Pride Month, we introduce three amazing artists who are changing the industry, and using their platform to bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community. We introduce, Superknova, MRSHLL, and Raveena. They have touched the genres of R&B, Rock, and Pop and the industry is better for them inspiring others to be their 'authentic selves'. Check out their music on our episode 9 playlist, and support the artists.
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Asian Producers in Pop Music
In today's episode, we explore the production side of things, and introduce amazing producers of Asian decent. We look at the work of Shawn Wasabi, Chad Hugo, and the late Nujabes. We go into each producer's impact on music and how you don't have to be the performer always. Music production is a web of work by amazing people who don't necessarily get the spotlight. Support the artists and producers of the amazing music of this episode by checking out our playlist for this episode.
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New Music: May 2021
In this episode, We go over six new releases in the month of May 2021. We see releases from RUSSELL!, SuperKnova, Brian Dublin, Bella Porsche, the Linda Lindas, and 88Rising. May is also Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let's continue fighting against hate, and to spotlight Asian and AAPI Artists. If you have any suggestions please message us on instagram, and support the artists in this episode by checking out our playlists.
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Asians in Rock and Alternative Music
In today's episode, we explore the genre of Rock and Alternative music. I want to introduce you to The Slants, Mitski and Hanni El Khatib. Three artists who have etched their names in Rock and Alternative music, in their own special way, weather it be in social activism, creativity or even a change style, these three artist have made names for themselves in Rock and Alternative music. If you have any suggestions feel free to message our instagram.
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Interview with Maria Tsuruta: Music Publishing and Being Asian in the Industry
In this episode, we interview the amazing Maria Tsuruta, publishing assistant for Avex USA, a subsidiary of a big publishing company in Japan, Avex Japan. We talk about her background in songwriting, experiences in the Industry and how being Asian in the industry, is about embracing being different. She also made an amazing playlist for everyone to listen too and you should follow her on instagram.