Author: Jacqueline Naranjo
Jacqueline previously got her start at Music Connection as the Associate Editor and Social Media Manager. She is currently serving as a contributor and photographer for the magazine. Prior to joining Music Connection, she began her journalism journey interning at Los Angeles Magazine, attending CSULB and blogging on her music blog called Jackie Orange. When not covering events, she enjoys watching new films, going to Disneyland and exploring the city.
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Kia Forum Inglewood, CA Contact: greg.cortez@42west.comWeb: twice.jype.comPlayers: Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Mina, Momo, Nayeon, Sana, Tzuyu With 10 years under their belts, it’s no surprise that TWICE is one of the best-performing girl groups ...
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KQ Entertainment, RCA Records and Legacy RecordingsProducer: Various ATEEZ keeps the momentum going with their 13th mini-album, GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4. The eight-member K-pop group continues to impress with their artistic ...
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Peacock Theater Los Angeles, CA Web: shop-us.riizeofficial.comPlayers: Anton, Eunseok, Shotaro, Sohee, Sungchan, Wonbin, all vocals. It was a night of celebration for K-pop group RIIZE as they concluded their first-ever ...
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With ten years under their belts, it’s no surprise TWICE is one of the best-performing girl groups in K-pop. The group (who graced the cover of Music Connection in 2024) ...
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South Korean singer-songwriter ONEW (Lee Jin-ki) brought his world tour PERCENT (%) to the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on January 11th. ONEW is regarded as one of the best ...
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It's been an amazing 2025 for Katseye. From going viral with the hit "Gnarly," starring in the infamous denim ad for Gap, to earning two GRAMMY nominations—it's no surprise TikTok ...
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Following the success of matsuri ’25 earlier in March, which featured powerhouse artists Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and YOASOBI, ennichi ’25 Japanese Music Experience LA affirms that Japanese music continues to ...
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Island RecordsProducer: Markus Dravs The Last Dinner Party let their creativity run wild on their sophomore album From the Pyre. The album is an interesting collection of character driven stories. ...
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Kemosabe and RCA Records Producers: Various A fitting love letter to ‘80s R&B and dance-pop, Doja Cat’s fifth studio album, Vie, is one of her most exciting and romantic albums ...
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Republic Records Producers: Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift It’s back to the drawing board for Taylor Swift as The Life of a Showgirl doesn’t live up to her captivating popstar ...
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BMO Stadium Los Angeles, CA Contact: amanda@theoriel.co Web: beliftlab.com/artist/profile/enhypen Players: Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, Ni-Ki The energy was palpable as South Korean boy band Enhypen closed out the ...
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Date Signed: June 2025 Label: SoundOn/TikTok Type of Music: Pop Booking: Tour De Force Music Legal: Alison Finley/Pierson Ferdinand Publicity: Kip Kouri/Tell All Your Friends Web: tiktok.com/@jewelsgold Singer-songwriter Jewels Gold ...
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K-pop singer KAI kicked off his first solo U.S. tour, KAION, with a show-stopping night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Aug. 28th. KAI is best known as a ...
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The energy was palpable as South Korean boy band Enhypen closed out the U.S. leg of their third world tour, ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ IN U.S. (hereinafter ‘WALK ...
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YouTube Theater Inglewood, CA Web: lxixsxa.com Players: LiSA, vocals; Yuko Yanagino, bass; Pablo, guitar; Akito Shirai, keyboard; Yuya Ishii, drums J-pop singer-songwriter LiSA was all smiles as she celebrated her ...
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Youtube Theater Inglewood, CA Contact: ill@feelghood.com Web: bibibullet.com Players: BIBI, vocals Being sick did not stop Korean singer-songwriter BIBI from delivering a highly entertaining show. A cityscape illuminated the stage ...
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Canadian singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye, best known to the world as The Weeknd, made a victorious return to SoFi Stadium with four sold-out shows. He now holds the record for the ...
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The Novo Los Angeles, CA Contact: Keisha-Tara Watkin, keisha@platformpr.net Web: befirst.tokyo Players: Sota, Ryoki, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, Leo Showcasing their impressive choreography and youthful charisma, rising J-pop group Be:First ...
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The Novo Los Angeles, CA Contact: fncent@fncent.com Web: fncent.com Players: Jung Yong-hwa, main vocalist; Lee Jungshin, bassist; Kang Min-hyuk, drummer Anticipation buzzed through the Novo Theater as fans awaited South ...
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Peacock Theater Los Angeles, CA Contact: kelly@kelleemackpr.com Web: ceipa.net Players: Ado, Atarashii Gakko!, Yoasobi Japanese music and culture was celebrated as matsuri’25 brought three of the most influential contemporary acts—Ado, ...
