AAPI Artists You Don’t Want To Miss in 2024

This month is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We’re celebrating by showing off some incredible AAPI artists who you definitely don’t want to miss this year. Start your day off right by turning up the volume on these badass artists… 🔊

AAPI Artist You Don’t Want To Miss in 2024

ASHWYN

“After five years of success as a producer in the competitive EDM circuits, Bengaluru-raised musician Ashwin Sriram felt the urge to share a more authentic version of himself by leaning into his roots as a Classic Rock guitarist and Pop songwriter. Inspired by his move to Boston in 2018, Ashwin decided it was time to reinvent his sound with a new project… ASHWYN‘s debut EP ‘Skar’ was conceptualized as a journey through the complex and nuanced emotions of the pandemic years. The five-part continuous EP will release in early November, bringing a diverse selection of music backed by an equally diverse team.”  // Discover more on Spotify…

Chance Emerson

“As a songwriter, Chance Emerson doesn’t observe and report. He lives and responds, mining his unique experiences growing up between Hong Kong and Maine to forge his compelling brand of melodic folk-rock… After receiving the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Award from BMI, Chance recently performed at the renowned Newport Folk Festival. Chance has also signed on with Martin Kierszenbaum at the Cherrytree Music Company for management and Ira Goldenring at the Wasserman Music Agency for concert booking.” // Discover more on Spotify…

Cheska Cruz

“Growing up surrounded by instruments and people that inspired her to hone her craft has shaped her into a motivated, capable and intuitive artist. Cheska has started to branch out in her career by songwriting for various artists, as well as performing live in various cities such as Windsor, Toronto, and Detroit. With a promising trajectory, Cheska Cruz is undoubtedly an artist to keep your eye (or ear) on…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Hideyuki Hashimoto

“Hideyuki Hashimoto is a pianist/composer, based in Kagawa Japan. He utilizes space in his improvisational performances and composition. In 2012, Hashimoto released two works earth and air. His music has a delicate spacial beauty with a feel of vivid imagery and has been appreciated as a work of superiority in an array of reviews published both in Japan and abroad…” // Discover more on Spotify…

HMLT

“HMLT (pronounced “Hamlet”) is a producer, artist, and multi-instrumentalist who has released multiple EPs, remixes, as well as his own collaborative projects. After releasing his album, Need You, HMLT continues to release original music as well as filling the producer role for other artists such as Jon Vinyl, Hodgy, Cherry22, Mighloe, Moël, Joyia, Elyssa Plaza, TiKA, Adonis Bosso, Lou Val, and many more. Aside from production, HMLT is also the owner of Takes a Village Music which is a DIY label that helps develop and promote local artists…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Ryuchi Sakamoto

“Ryuichi Sakamoto was a composer, producer, and artist born in Tokyo. His diverse résumé includes pioneering electronic works in the legendary techno group Yellow Magic Orchestra, producing pop albums and numerous classical compositions, two operas, and nearly 45 original film/TV scores for directors, including Bernardo Bertolucci, Pedro Almodóvar, Brian De Palma, and Alejandro González Iñárritu. His film soundtracks have won prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, and many more…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Sami Fong

“Hey! My name is Sami! I am a pop singer/songwriter, producer, and musician based in California. When I was 10 years old, I taught myself guitar through YouTube. I started out learning blues and classic rock after being introduced to it by my cousin. To practice, I would use a loop pedal to create my own rhythm section and arrangements for guitar soloing. After playing Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and John Mayer on the guitar, I started falling in love with singing and writing lyrics! In 2016, I wrote and recorded my debut single, Planes in the Sky. Ever since then, I have been passionate about producing originals and cover songs…” // Discover more on Spotify…

Sofia Kay

“Sofia Kay is a Billboard charting pop artist from Canada. She cowrote “Sugar Rush Ride”, the lead single off of Tomorrow X Together’s #1 Billboard 200 album. The song landed on 8 international Billboard charts. As a young teen, Sofia made herself known by winning several international songwriting competitions. Currently, the 17-year-old writes for world famous K-pop bands, while still finishing up her final year in high school. Her next single “Fuu” will be released on Friday, Oct 20th!” // Discover more on Spotify…

Tarune

“Tarune is the solo music project of Giullian Yao Gioiello, from the East Village, NY… Tarune writes, performs and produces his own music entirely from his home studio, bringing his intimate and meditative influences into every recording. Toeing the line between chanting soulful confessionals and melancholy love poems, he invites you into his heart with his pared-back production and enveloping cinematic mixes. Obsessed with finding & sharing true intimacy in this modern world, he focuses artistically on bringing this special kind of vulnerability and nostalgia to his music… “// Discover more on Spotify…

Taulia Lave

“Nashville Recording Artist and Samoan Country Singer Taulia Lave grew up listening to Randy Travis, The Judds, Reba McIntyre, George Strait, and Garth Brooks on the coast of Waiʻaʻnae, Oʻahu. Taulia’s voice, smooth and soaked in bourbon, delivers an unexpected and authentic emotional punch that captivates audiences everywhere. His debut single ‘Feels Like Home’ is dedicated to his late father who inspired him to use his voice to connect people, and continues to receive radio airplay on the the largest country radio stations across Hawaiʻi…” // Discover more on Spotify…

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