Vania Fong - Asia Blooming

May 4, 2024

The Resonance Collective: A Conversation with Fahad Siadat

Fahad Siadat discusses how his creative interests lie at the intersection of creative and religious practices, which he engages with through collaborating on multimedia performance works, organizing educational programs, and performing actively.

by Vania Fong

April 29, 2024

Japanese Metalcore Band Hanabie Embarks on North America Tour

All-female Japanese metalcore band Hanabie is returning to North America in May to play 11 shows across the U.S. and Canada.

by Vania Fong

April 25, 2024

BoyWithUke Finds Authenticity in a World Obsessed with Appearances

Even though his dance moves and laid-back style appeal to the Gen Z crowd, BoyWithUke's candor about his struggles and melancholic themes in his songs offers comfort to the older crowd.

by Vania Fong

April 11, 2024

Hatis Noit Constructs Poignant Sonic Sculptures in Portland

On a rainy evening, London-based Japanese singer Hatis Noit created a sacred haven at The Old Church in Portland.

by Vania Fong

April 4, 2024

Exploring Creativity with the Human Voice: A Conversation with Hatis Noit

Hatis Noit talks about her fascination with the human voice, the ebb and flow of creativity, art as a continual process of discovery, and her recent discovery of American comfort food.

by Vania Fong

March 21, 2024

More Than Math: Elephant Gym Showcases Versatility and Experimentalism in Sold Out Tour

In combining the rhythmic complexity of math rock with the experimentalism of modern classical and jazz, Elephant Gym marries technical intricacy with emotional expressivity at Portland show.

by Vania Fong

March 19, 2024

BoyWithUke Embarks on ‘Lucid Dreams’ North America Tour

Alt-pop musician BoyWithUke goes on tour in April and is slated to perform 23 shows in the U.S. and two shows in Mexico.

by Vania Fong

March 10, 2024

A Raucous, Punk Rock Fueled Night with Otoboke Beaver and Drinking Boys and Girls Choir

Four-piece punk rock band Otoboke Beaver performed in Portland as part of their North America tour to celebrate their 15th anniversary as a band.

by Vania Fong

March 2, 2024

Experimental Fusion Singer Hatis Noit Holds First U.S. Headline Tour

Experimental singer Hatis Noit sets out on a nine-show U.S. tour in March.

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Mai Nguyen

February 10, 2024

Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to Elephant Gym’s SF Show on ‘World’ Tour

Celebrating their 10th anniversary and the release of their latest album, World, Taiwanese math rock fusion band Elephant Gym is currently on a world tour, visiting several cities in Asia, Europe, and

by Vania Fong

January 27, 2024

Punk Pioneers Otoboke Beaver and Drinking Boys & Girls Choir Embark on 2024 North American Tour

High-energy quartet Otoboke Beaver, hailing from Japan, brings their high-energy garage and surf-tinged punk rock sound on a 29-show North American tour running from February through March 2024.

by Vania Fong

December 28, 2023

An Emotional Journey with Seong-Jin Cho and Zubin Meta

Seong-Jin Cho and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Zubin Meta, presented Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 and Mahler's Symphony No. 1 during performances on December 7-10.