Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Just You by Dawen

Turtlist Media presents Dawen vol. 2
The 2nd and final video shot with Dawen at the New Communities symposium, Turtlist Media presents yet another piece to our initiative to create quality creative content for Asian American artists to help them share and inspire.
Enjoy!

Wake Up by Dawen

Turtlistmedia.com presents Dawen vol. 1
Part of our new direction in producing quality creative content for Asian American artists, Turtlist Media presents Wake Up by Dawen.
From the album American Me. Shot at Purdue University April 13, 2010 during the New Communities Symposium. Thanks to passionate APA leader Kate Agathon for making it all happen!

Declare INDIE 3 in Chicago April 16

Check out Dawen, Suejin Kim, and many others at the 3rd Declare INDIE showcase in Chicago, IL April 16!

The Delivery Boy, MAASU, and the beauty of collaboration

It’s been almost two years since I last worked on a narrative short and I’ve learned so much since then. Unveiled at the MAASU conference at Ohio State, The Delivery Boy received encouraging laughter and applause. It was refreshing to work on this and a whole lot of fun. I am very glad to be [...]

Cynthia Lin Volume 2: Doppelganger

The second video in Turtlist Media’s outdoor session with Cynthia Lin, featuring her hit song Doppelganger.

Download her last two albums for FREESIES at www.CynthiaLin.com
Stay on the lookout for her newest album coming Spring 2010!

Cynthia Lin Vol. 1: Blue and Borderlined

The beginning of a new direction for Turtlist Media that produces more creative projects. Here is a video I shot with NYC singer Cynthia Lin during ITASA Midwest in Austin.
“Blue and Borderlined”
Cynthia Lin
Album: Blue and Borderlined (2005)

Video by Jason Lee
Turtlist Media
Austin, TX 27 March 2010

Download Blue and Borderlined for free at www.cynthialin.com
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Look at THESE! The Slants reclaim their eyes

TaiwaneseAmerican.org and Turtlistmedia.com present an interview with The Slants!
This Oregon-based band combines the sounds of 80’s synth pop with fresh dance-punk melodies and style. Their name reclaims and celebrates the “slanted” eye as beautiful and something to be proud of. They are redefining the unlimited three-dimensionality of the Asian American body with each energy-packed [...]

Paperdoll featured on Dayquil commercial!

In a music building on 8th Avenue, the loud collage of many New York bands bounce through the graffiti walls. If you listen very carefully, one band’s sound may feel strangely familiar. Their sound is catchy, electric, pop-rock and they will surely make it to your Ipod playlist as soon as you hear them.
If you’ve [...]

Soulful singer adds angelic whispers to the San Francisco air

Recently, Golden State Warriors fans at the Oracle Arena were blessed by the powerful, yet sweet rendition of America’s national anthem by San Francisco singer/songwriter Alice Tong, who in just the last few years has turned a passion of music and performance into a growing career.
A dog lover, activist, and social worker, Tong often adds [...]

Rising singer/songwriter pioneering change for Asian American women in media

Correspondent Christina Chou interviews Suejin Kim, a quickly rising singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California.
Find out more about this talented artist here:
http://www.myspace.com/suejinmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/suejinee