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Moon Culture CafeEpisode 35: A Conversation with Moon LeeOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Moon Lee, the Founder of Moonhwa; to discuss his inspiration for the company, his goals for the future of K-Pop culture in the US, and his dream boy group project for the future! Moonhwa's website: https://www.themoonhwa.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoonhwa
2024-09-2017 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 34: Interview with LMSTOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Lenny Make Some-Thing (aka LMST); to discuss his background, daily routines, and his latest track, Satellite! You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dV6uTH9PoO3l5yN6a3Cxr?si=2MtLD8eTR_C-rAMfud2jPg And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmst_thing/ 2024-09-1425 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 34: Interview with LMSTOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Lenny Make Some-Thing (aka LMST); to discuss his background, daily routines, and his latest track, Satellite! You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dV6uTH9PoO3l5yN6a3Cxr?si=2MtLD8eTR_C-rAMfud2jPg And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmst_thing/
*there is a video version available on the website as well!
2024-09-1325 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 33: Interview with MalaryOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by up and coming hip-hop artist Malary; to discuss his background, his inspiration for his songwriting, and his latest EP, Make it to Ithaca! You can find him on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PZTfFhPLb9RyEiecXrxN5?si=UxbA5B38SPWVtBUF7_wfgg and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/airmalary/ 2024-09-0522 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 33: Interview with MalaryOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by up and coming hip-hop artist Malary; to discuss his background, his inspiration for his songwriting, and his latest EP, Make it to Ithaca! You can find him on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PZTfFhPLb9RyEiecXrxN5?si=UxbA5B38SPWVtBUF7_wfgg and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/airmalary/
2024-09-0522 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 32: Interview with Andi WrightOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andi Wright, the Drummer of The Inside Out; to discuss her background, what it's like being a woman in the alt rock scene, and her favorite Good Time memory!2024-08-1716 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 32: Interview with Andi WrightOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andi Wright, the Drummer of The Inside Out; to discuss her background, what it's like being a woman in the alt rock scene, and her favorite Good Time memory! You can find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/airbenderandi/ and The Inside Out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3s0AKWk5526cwWRwqDLmeP?si=NDmhY8o5QBSROp5iGaXVfw
2024-08-1716 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 31: Interview with MinOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Min, former K-Pop Star turned rising Global Pop Star; to discuss her background, what it's like being an independent artist after JYP, and the inspiration for her new EP, Prime Time! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34i0mYEs7QoU4YbBjvzEiA?si=ayhgc_zsRhi5p5n3IjpfDw and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealminnn/
(Note: this episode was recorded in a hotel lobby, so this took a while to remove background noise as best as possible.)2024-07-3008 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 31: Interview with MinOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Min, former K-Pop Star turned rising Global Pop Star; to discuss her background, what it's like being an independent artist after JYP, and the inspiration for her new EP, Prime Time! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34i0mYEs7QoU4YbBjvzEiA?si=ayhgc_zsRhi5p5n3IjpfDw and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealminnn/
(Note: this episode was recorded in a hotel lobby, so this took a while to remove background noise as best as possible.)
Huge thank you to...2024-07-2908 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 30: Interview with Sú NorthOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Sú North, a rising Alternative Hip-Hop artist; to discuss his background and writing style, mental health advocacy, Hip-hop in Korea and Japan, and his new track with Limbo! You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06CgH9xmdRMCX0QR4EZrrW?si=mQMR5a6tTfWH_P10-GyN3w and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/su.north/
2024-07-1229 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 30: Interview with Sú NorthOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Sú North, a rising Alternative Hip-Hop artist; to discuss his background and writing style, mental health advocacy, Hip-hop in Korea and Japan, and his new track with Limbo! You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06CgH9xmdRMCX0QR4EZrrW?si=mQMR5a6tTfWH_P10-GyN3w and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/su.north/ 2024-07-1200 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 29: A Conversation with Angela LeeOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Angela Lee, the Founder of The Academy Australia; to discuss her inspiration for the company, The Academy, the K-Pop Boot Camp auditions and experience, and her insight on the trainee experience. You can find The Academy at the following places: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Official Website and you can find Angela Lee on LinkedIn.
(A special thank you to Everlast Korea for the opportunity to interview Angela Lee!)
2024-06-0726 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 29: A Conversation with Angela LeeOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Angela Lee, the Founder of The Academy Australia; to discuss her inspiration for the company, The Academy, the K-Pop Boot Camp auditions and experience, and her insight on the trainee experience. ...2024-06-0700 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 29: A Conversation with Angela LeeOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Angela Lee, the Founder of The Academy Australia; to discuss her inspiration for the company, The Academy, the K-Pop Boot Camp auditions and experience, and her insight on the trainee experience. You can find The Academy at the following places: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Official Website and you can find […]2024-06-0700 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 28: Interview with Andrea NordOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andrea Nord, an emerging Norwegian Singer Songwriter; to discuss her background, how she writes for herself and others, and the importance of being authentic! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/302ycyZBfNM3B2Ijh6drJH?si=jYTz0FKfSrCdR9bFWanhMg and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanordmusic/
2024-06-0311 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 28: Interview with Andrea NordOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andrea Nord, an emerging Norwegian Singer Songwriter; to discuss her background, how she writes for herself and others, and the importance of being authentic! You can find her on Spotify: https://...2024-06-0300 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 28: Interview with Andrea NordOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andrea Nord, an emerging Norwegian Singer Songwriter; to discuss her background, how she writes for herself and others, and the importance of being authentic! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/302ycyZBfNM3B2Ijh6drJH?si=jYTz0FKfSrCdR9bFWanhMg and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanordmusic/ 2024-06-0300 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 28: Interview with Andrea NordOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Andrea Nord, an emerging Norwegian Singer Songwriter; to discuss her background, how she writes for herself and others, and the importance of being authentic! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/302ycyZBfNM3B2Ijh6drJH?si=jYTz0FKfSrCdR9bFWanhMg and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreanordmusic/ 2024-06-0300 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 27: Interview with Siren OrtegaOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by the super cool Siren Ortega, an up-and-coming singer songwriter; to discuss her origin story, how her life shapes her music, and who she is as an artist! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BCH0mwC5tKkRvPtKXg446?si=oDDJymvBRFiiOYwCF8C0xQ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenortegaofficial/
2024-05-3008 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 27: Interview with Siren OrtegaOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by the super cool Siren Ortega, an up-and-coming singer songwriter; to discuss her origin story, how her life shapes her music, and who she is as an artist! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BCH0mwC5tKkRvPtKXg446?si=oDDJymvBRFiiOYwCF8C0xQ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenortegaofficial/ 2024-05-3000 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 27: Interview with Siren OrtegaOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by the super cool Siren Ortega, an up-and-coming singer songwriter; to discuss her origin story, how her life shapes her music, and who she is as an artist! You can find her on Spotify: https://open....2024-05-3000 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 26: Conversation with Tee Tee the ManagerOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Tee Tee The Manager, a Music Industry Professional; to discuss her background, how to manifest your dreams, and some advice for aspiring professionals and artists! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/teetee_the_manager 2024-05-2400 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 26: Conversation with Tee Tee the ManagerOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Tee Tee The Manager, a Music Industry Professional; to discuss her background, how to manifest your dreams, and some advice for aspiring professionals and artists! You can find her on Instagram at...2024-05-2400 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 26: Conversation with Tee Tee the ManagerOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Tee Tee The Manager, a Music Industry Professional; to discuss her background, how to manifest your dreams, and some advice for aspiring professionals and artists! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/teetee_the_manager
2024-05-2459 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 25: Interview with Yung ScytheOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Yung Scythe, an up and coming enjoy rapper; to discuss his background, the creation of his persona, and his experiences with mental health and addiction! (*TW for heavy topics)
You can find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fiLrbWCY9aevfv9QWoAxE?si=cLq7OGQVR9SRvqJNUaGy3A and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scythexofficial/
2024-05-1618 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 25: Interview with Yung ScytheOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Yung Scythe, an up and coming enjoy rapper; to discuss his background, the creation of his persona, and his experiences with mental health and addiction! (*TW for heavy topics)
You can find him on...2024-05-1600 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 24: Conversation with Laury Verdoux of Moonlight PROn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Laury Verdoux, a Music Publicist; to discuss how she became a publicist, why she works in music, and some advice for publicists and artists! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lr_musique/ and: https://www.instagram.com/moonlight_pr_/
2024-04-1914 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 23: Interview with Choi SuHwanOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Choi SuHwan, a Korean singer-songwriter; to discuss his music background, his voice, his experience on Build Up! You can find him on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5if8p7T2O2QHhIKZiwSWvD?si=LqPiesUyQoWhwKWz9tCPjQ and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/suhwan_ee/
(*Note: The interview is in Korean with English translation by Muse)
2024-04-1220 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 22: A Conversation with Alex GiovanniOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Alex Giovanni, a Music Journalist; to discuss her inspiration for Journalism, the soul of music, advice for journalist and artists, and more! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/a1gdm/
2024-04-041h 01
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 21: Interview with BrynOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Bryn, a Korean rapper and singer-songwriter; to discuss her childhood, her view on music and songwriting, and what's coming in 2024! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74r4YBm6qWOBKKF6MhVXVq?si=flu2U7G4SmWenFc3Olxzwg and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brynbling
(Note: The interview is in Korean and English)
2024-03-2817 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 20: Interview with LeeanOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Leean, a singer-songwriter; to discuss her song writing process, where her strength comes from, and where 2024 is taking her and her music! (Note: this podcast was mostly recorded in Korean with translations inserted by me) You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fTXaMyWOJtNtWXXz1UXm4?si=PkzbYvyWQaqq5O0ptiYBRQ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leean_rewind_m/
2024-03-2116 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 19: Interview with Yify ZhangOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Yify Zhang, a healing singer-songwriter; to discuss her musical background, healing process, and her aspirations for the future! You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2doibqvZzPFXRT8hixyft2?si=DbPUaAFbTsm1cK3GI5d9SQ And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yifyzhang/
2024-03-0717 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 18: Interview with Royal FoolsOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Royal Fools, a band consisting of spunky identical twins; to discuss their origin story, songwriting process, and what to expect from them in 2024!
You can find them on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OQMfxWWXrkJJlIuUfkrC8?si=nC1h4KpbRU-Udpxwj8g_4g
2024-02-2327 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 17: Interview with Hanbyeol (한별)On this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Hanbyeol, a dreamy singer/songwriter from South Korea; to discuss herself as an artist, her hopes for 2024, and her songwriting process. (Disclaimer: the interview is in Korean, with translations by Muse)
You can find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1l3P5IKfwJVK0yKwZoEPs4?si=LtPfPcZhQ16DI5_7ckzR8g
and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im.ur.starrr/
2024-02-0912 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 16: Interview with Elijah DowellOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Elijah Dowell, a versatile Rapper from LA; to discuss how he got into hip-hop, his outlook on life and music, and where he's headed in 2024! You can find him on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K1RYRC3lGUIfeqtkrYsvR?si=qLDZ3_C2TOaYOqy8Bo3LDw And on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/officialelijahdowell/
2024-01-2510 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 15: Interview with The ChemistOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by The Chemist, an up and coming HipHop Producer; to discuss his origin story, style, and what he's planning for 2024! You can find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_chemist05/
2024-01-1810 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 14: A Conversation with JohnReavesLiveOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by John Reaves, a Metal Vocalist and YouTuber; to discuss his music background, the meaning of music, how he got into YouTube reactions, and more! You can find him on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnReavesLive and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/johnreaveslive
2024-01-1153 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 13: Interview with C8OOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by C8O, an up and coming Trap/Wave Producer; to discuss his inspiration, production style, and what he's got in store for 2024! You can find him on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7BpMCntV4suo4ycD98VV6V?si=DM3ZPrwrRJynv1FeKISoOQ and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/c8omusic/
2024-01-0412 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 12: Interview with Club KonaOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Club Kona, a cool indie band from LA; to discuss their origins, their flavor and style, and where they're headed in 2024! You can find them on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cxUSbiTcJKir8kTUquTxp?si=-f53AL6QR4q2KFD7knD4ZA and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/clubkonaband
2023-12-2828 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 11: Interview with Route 1On this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Route 1, an up and coming South Korean singer and producer duo; to discuss their origin story, aliens, and the depth to their music! You can find them Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LT18ID3Rygm7n13gZBny2?si=9RKcf5psSW-XFHSvW4HD5w and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/route1_official_music/
2023-12-2110 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 10: Interview with JacyOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Jacy, an up and coming Pop singer; to discuss her confidence, inspiration, and view on music! You can find her everywhere at @maybejacy and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/28mfRvwE7L7uRmYzuwdXNX?si=74IwylLNRlScYNieG6I-5A
2023-12-0717 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 9: Interview with K8iethedreamcatcherOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by k8iethedreamcatcher, a singer celebrating her debut, to discuss her background, inspiration, and perspective! You can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k8iethedreamcatcher/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@k8iethedreamcatcher
2023-11-2309 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 8: Interview with Saeso DiditOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Saeso Didit, an up and coming Rapper from Georgia; to discuss the soul of her music, herself, and share bit of her roots! You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/saesodidit/ and https://www.youtube.com/@saesodidit2023-11-1611 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 7: Interview with ÁBIOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by ÁBI, an up and coming Singer; to discuss the heart of her music, her motivations, and her future aspirations and dreams! You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/abigailkim_ and TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@abimusic_
2023-11-0125 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 6: Interview with Summer SoulOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Summer Soul, an Indie Artist from South Korea; to discuss her music, inspiration, and future aspirations and dreams! You can find Summer Soul on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/smmrslmusic and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC318RMuiqML3RvVnYaQ-V9Q
2023-10-0509 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 5: A Conversation with KatOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Kat, from HALSUG; to discuss the HALSUG website and community, Fan vs Professional culture, and underrated artists. You can find HALSUG at: https://halsugprod.com/ and Kat's song recommendations at: https://spotify.link/TNafUDp7fDd
2023-09-2133 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 4: A Conversation with RJKPOPOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by RJ, from the YouTube channel RJKPOP; to discuss Fandom, Positivity, and Stereotypes. You can find RJ on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@rjkpop
(note: we both had some technical difficulties so there is an echo at times. I got out as much of it as I could so hopefully it's not too bothersome)
2023-09-0640 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 3: A Conversation with Sasha MarieOn this episode, Muse, our podcast host, is joined by Sasha Marie, a YouTuber and Etsy shop owner; to discuss Fandom, Dance, and Chronic Illness. You can find Sasha on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SashaMarie and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dreamingofstarsco/
2023-08-1051 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 2: Femme Fatale EmpowermentJoin Muse in Episode 2 to discuss music as social commentary via female empowerment in K-pop, by BIBI and Kiss of Life!
2023-07-2710 min
Moon Culture CafeEpisode 1: Moon Culture Cafe IntroductionWelcome to Moon Culture Cafe podcast Episode 1. Meet the host, Muse, and learn more about the Cafe!
2023-07-1908 min