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03/06/2026

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sabrina Song has built a reputation for crafting deeply personal indie-pop songs that balance vulnerability with sharp storytelling. Her latest EP, 'Big Trick', explores the uncertainty of young adulthood, the weight of expectations, and the challenge of finding peace when life doesn't unfold as planned.

Fresh off the release of the project, Sabrina spoke with us about the inspiration behind 'Big Trick', the experiences that shaped its themes, her songwriting process, the importance of live performance, and what she hopes listeners will take away from the record.

Read the full chat on our website now:
https://www.asiantones.com/2026/06/sabrina-song-on-big-trickcathartic.html

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PR: Romy Bayhack
Photos: Morgan Winston

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03/06/2026

GET TO KNOW • T.A.M
T.A.M blends R&B pop with subtle Indian classical influences, drawing inspiration from artists like SZA and Ariana Grande. Her sound is defined by expressive Indian classical vocal ornamentation and the integration of elements like the tabla within contemporary R&B production.

Her music and visual world are deeply narrative-driven, rooted in intimacy and vulnerability, inviting listeners into the emotional core of each song. Her debut single “John Tucker Must Die” has already garnered over 40,000 streams, marking her as an emerging artist to watch. Through storytelling-led content, she also offers a behind-the-scenes look into her creative process, building a strong, personal connection with her audience.

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02/06/2026

LIVE REVIEW • Sarah Kinsley, 28/05/2026
Much has changed since her first-ever show in London four years ago. For the last show on her 'Fleeting' tour, Sarah dances onto the stage to open her set at Camden's KOKO, immediately commanding the room with a presence that feels both theatrical and intimate. KOKO’s dazzling disco balls scatter reflections across a sold-out room

Read the full review now: https://www.asiantones.com/2026/06/live-review-sarah-kinsley-koko-28052026.html

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02/06/2026

For episode 3, Jocelle is joined by Toronto based alt-pop singer songwriter Chara Kai-Le. Upon meeting each other for the first time, it felt like as if they had known each other forever. A third culture kid who has grown up in Singapore, Malaysia and Gloucester, Jocelle and Chara immediately bonded over their shared third culture kid identity. Chara shared with fluffle her experiences navigating this through her music, and how her perspective on this has evolved since her debut in 2020.

Podcast Credits
Executive Producer & Host: Jocelle Koh
Audio Editor: Vivan Vo / Small FRY
Marketing, Social Media & Production Assistance: Joon Shan Kok
Media Partners: Asian Pop Weekly, Asian Tones
Supported by Tunecore
Background Music: “Solo Dates” by FIG

Find all episodes of the fluffle podcast here:
https://fluffleasia.com/the-fluffle-podcast/

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29/05/2026

LIVE REVIEW • Mitski, 21/05/2026
There is a particular craft in Mitski's ability to spotlight humanness: So clearly, yet so simply. Mutual understanding becomes the atmosphere of the room rather than merely a feeling. She is not performing at her audience so much as she is performing with them, conducting their emotions with a graceful, unhurried presence. It's like watching her lead a waltz with her 5000 audience members. The set itself reinforces this: A living room dressed in warm light, grounded by rugs, projections of water imagery and vintage black-and-white film flickering behind her. It feels as though you've been invited into her home for movie night, followed by the most heartfelt conversation over candlelight.

Read the full review now: https://www.asiantones.com/2026/05/live-review-mitski-royal-albert-hall.html

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22/05/2026

Next Thursday, on his debut headline, Kapil Seshasayee will be bringing 2 sets to The Social. Joined by Shreya Manoj as support.

This London headline marks a new chapter: bold, rhythm-driven, guitar-led music that reimagines classical South Asian sound through a contemporary, urban lens.

For Fans Of: Yussef Dayes / Talvin Singh / Mdou Moctar

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🗓 28th May (Next Thursday)
🔗 Available via SeeTickets and DICE

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12/05/2026

I am so incredibly delighted to be bringing these two phenomenal ladies, Tara Lily and Shalini Rani, to our collaborative show with as part of their week.

Tara Lily: Immersed in the vibrant sounds of her multicultural surroundings, she absorbed everything from jazz and electronica to alternative R&B and classical Indian soundscapes. This rich tapestry of influences, paired with her deep musical insight, vulnerability, and strength, forms the foundation of a sound that is entirely her own.

Shalini Rani: A self-taught musician, Rani has shaped her own distinct sound, brought to life with her six-piece jazz band. She is also an avid advocate for vulnerability, authenticity, and greater representation for women and British South Asian voices in the music industry.

Tickets are now on sale! See SC’s website for more details and to explore the full programme: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/events/south-asian-sounds/

12/05/2026

"𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲...𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴"

On 24th April, Korean-American artist Margaret Sohn (Miss Grit) released their second album 'Under My Umbrella', documenting an ongoing journey of introspection. The artist talks to Asian Tones about feeling isolated with their half Asian identity, to embracing independence and breaking that mould a result of their self discovery after performing solo across the country.

Miss Gritt is fearless experimentalist known for sculptural textures that blur analogue and digital, guitar and synth. Their acclaimed 2023 debut 'Follow the Cyborg' imagined a futuristic, non-human search for liberation beyond gender and genre binaries. On its follow-up, however, Sohn powers down the android and turns inward. 'Under My Umbrella' reveals the Korean-American artist’s internal world, tracing anxiety, heartbreak, and self-reckoning from the past two years.

Read the full feature on our website now:
https://www.asiantones.com/2026/04/miss-grit-on-new-album-under-my-umbrella.html

Artist: Miss Grit
Words: Anggi Pande
PR: Annette Lee
Photos: Hoseon Sohn

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30/04/2026

GET TO KNOW • JONAVI
An innovative indie pop/R&B singer, writer, and producer with a love for storytelling. JONAVI's music is fresh yet relatable, unique yet familiar, with lyrics focused on love, identity, and generational trauma, all sung with a memorable melody.

JONAVI has performed for SoFar Sounds, SXSW, the Dallas Mavericks, House of Blues, YAR Fest (Texas' first Asian music festival) and more.

Photographer: Hannah Dimmit

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