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Level Up by Jocelle KohAuthor: Jocelle Koh
Level Up is a podcast by music journalist, industry hustler and Mandopop nerd Jocelle Koh aimed at helping independent artists navigate the Asian music industry while levelling up as artists. Informed by a wealth of experience in speaking and working with artists in the Greater China and Southeast Asian music scenes, The Level Up podcast seeks to empower artists to make decisions about their music business independently, and to help artists to level up in their own unique way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Bonus | Interview with Pyra:
Episode 9
Tuesday, 11 June, 2024
We got real with badass artivist/singer-songwriter Pyra about her art, activism, feminism and balancing it all over coconut shakes!Based now between London and Thailand, we discussed the artivist's colourful musical history, how she got to her current brand of dystopian pop, her brand spanking new album 'PYRADISE' and how she manages themes of activism and feminism within her work.Pyra starts by sharing about her move to London and the motivations behind her vocal stance on activism, government, and economics. Together we delved into exploring Singapore (where the interview was held) as a "utopian but dystopian" place, particularly challenging for those facing financial struggles, and learned the backstory behind her immersive debut album 'PYRADISE'.We then shifted our focus to the intersection of feminism and creativity in music, discussing the importance of using music to convey messages about oppression, political issues, and feminism. Pyra also shared with us on the climate for women in Thailand, including the obstacles to achieving gender equality, as well her experiences as a female producer, writer and artist in the wider music industry.Watch the full video interview on our YouTube channel!Learn more about Pyra by following her on Instagram and listening to her album 'PYRADISE' on streaming platforms everywhere.Subscribe to our Patreon ‘Level Up’ Tier for forthcoming ‘Level Up’ cheat sheets and materialsSubscribe to our mailing list for access to the first three episodes’ cheat sheets!More about the podcastFollow us on Instagram or Facebook for Podcast updatesHang with us on Asian Pop Weekly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
