Sophie Caraan

HYPEBEAST • 20th November 2019

Filipino-Canadian Duo MANILA GREY Is on a Mission to Expand Their Culture

HYPEBEAST sits down with the R&B duo to discuss musicality and identity

HYPEBEAST • 12th November 2019

Thaiboy Digital Is Rising from the Ashes

The Thai rapper is regaining his bearings with his debut album, ‘Legendary Member.’

HYPEBEAST • 26th September 2019

Around The Globe: Phum Viphurit

Thailand’s 23-year-old “Lover Boy” is making a name for himself outside of his country.

HYPEBEAST • 9th September 2019

Kamasi Washington Highlights Diversity in Harmony in First Live Show in Hong Kong

“I don’t need to look like you to love you,” Kamasi Washington, the jazz saxophonist known from his contributions to Kendrick Lamar’s 'To Pimp a Butterfly' and 'DAMN.', Thundercat’s 'Drunk' and Flying Lotus’ 'You’re Dead!', preached in between songs.

HYPEBEAST • 27th July 2019

Around The Globe: SUNSET ROLLERCOASTER

The reunited six-piece shoegaze outfit is at the frontline of Asia’s booming music industry.

Status Magazine • 13th January 2019

From Migos to Drake, Murda Beatz is the Producer Behind Your Favorite Hip-Hop Song on Loop

“Use the internet to network, just remember everything is a tool—Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, Tumblr—whatever you want to use, it’s all tools to get to people, to contact, and network. Your network is your net worth.”

Status Magazine • 4th December 2018

Anderson .Paak Shares the Inner Workings of ‘Oxnard’ and Collaborating with Dr. Dre

“I have a commitment to being authentic at all times. The honesty in my creative process is the most important thing to me. Quality over quantity is one of the things that separates me from other artists and will continue to do so.”

Status Magazine • 5th November 2018

Famous Dex Is Leading the Wave as One of Chicago's Most Versatile Rappers

“I notice that all the guys who were negative were getting put on and not the positive guys. So I was around both of them, but I was patient and wanted to do it the positive way, that’s why my music doesn’t sound like the other guys that made it out of there.”

Status Magazine • 8th October 2018

Cry and Dance to Kasbo’s Electronic Music

“I like it when music has an emotional impact on someone. I love the idea of contrasting that with dance music. It’s two completely different worlds, but somehow, it works.”

Status Magazine • 10th September 2018

Skegss Is Australia’s Newest Surf Rock Heroes

Following in the storytelling footsteps of their influences, the easygoing, riff-oriented punk rock tunes of Skegss will transport you right into their sand-buried shoes. 'My Own Mess' marks a new take-off for the trio, and they’re far from wiping out.

Status Magazine • 9th August 2018

Cigarettes After Sex is Your Late Night Soundtrack

Pairing tender-hearted lyricism with atmospheric instruments above simple drum patterns, Cigarettes After Sex is an ode to the quiet, intimate moments shared between lovers.

Status Magazine • 6th August 2018

Ibeyi Keeps It in The Family

From France to Cuba and back, Ibeyi is staying true to their roots.

Status Magazine • 26th July 2018

The Ever-Expanding Groove of FKJ

French Kiwi Juice’s artistry delves deeper than just albums and end goals.

Status Magazine • 23rd July 2018

Ruby Ibarra Is Hip-Hop’s Newest Game Changer

Moving forward, she begs the question, “If we don't write our stories, who will?”

Status Magazine • 20th July 2018

The Raw Feminine Divinity of Low Leaf

Ever-growing, ever-changing, and ever-evolving, Low Leaf continues to swagger in full bloom.

Status Magazine • 4th July 2018

Taylor Bennett is Spreading Self-Love

“[The music industry] is also made like that by design to target people, like me, who grew up not having a lot of money. I’m glad I understand the business of doing it by myself, and things are working out.”

Status Magazine • 17th May 2018

Manila Killa Is Everyone’s Favorite Third Culture Kid

The transient lifestyle of electronic producer and Moving Castle Collective founder Manila Killa proves that not all those who wander are lost.

U DO U PH • 9th February 2018

FESTIVAL RECAP: St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Singapore 2018

St. Jerome's Laneway Festival Singapore 2018 was hot and sweaty but oh-so-fulfilling.