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On this episode, Alex & Anna interview English, Japanese rapper, singer and producer, Miso Extra. Just like umami, the addictive fifth flavor that we all love so dearly, so is her music. As she so perfectly put it herself, it’s that flavor / sound that you can’t get enough of but also can’t quite put your finger on. With decadent n delicious production, Miso Extra is regaining and reclaiming her Asian identity through her ability to communicate in both English and Japanese. 

She tells us, “If you use humor, or if you can disguise things in a way that people find accessible, they’re more likely to pay attention.” And people are definitely paying attention to her... played across the UK airwaves and around Japan, her nimble bangers have already arrived on the US scene and are sure to be unstoppable. Miso is reassuring listeners that it’s okay to hold multiple identities… in fact it’s actually a secret weapon and what makes for a person with great taste. You can find her everywhere @Miso Extra. 

This episode was recorded in October 2021. Produced and edited by Alex Coustar and Anna Chang of TurnOntheAC. 

On this episode, Alex & Anna interview Boston-based artist Anjimile! We discuss dancing through moments of beauty and pain, and attempt to define both religion and Zazu from the Lion King all in one sitting. On top of it all, Anjimile talks to us about his intention of being the example he never saw growing up: “a queer black guitar-toting singer who’s chillin in the indie sphere” while making people feel seen and accepted. You can find him everywhere @anjimile

On this episode, Alex & Anna interview fellow hapa and radiant songstress Eileen Sho Ji. We discuss the balancing act of early adulthood, some privileges and perils of being mixed race, and an aspirational power-couple Christmas album between Eileen and her partner Elujay one day. You can find her everywhere at @Eileen Sho Ji

 **Episode fact check: Lady Gaga did not co-write Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe with Kendrick Lamar. She was slated to appear on the track but it was scrapped. Her version titled “LG Mix” was later released. 

In this episode we chat with alternative R&B artist Unusual Demont. He paints emotion in expressive hues (literally when dabbling in visual arts and figuratively through his music); his favorite color falls somewhere between lavender and lilac which is possibly why he went with the overarching color “Purple” for the title of his latest single; and his essence is soothing and sweet like the slow burn of Alex’s bedside incense and Anna’s bathtub candles. But don’t underestimate him based off his easygoing energy, because at the precarious age of 21 he’s already checked off most of his life goals in the ~letter to future self~ he wrote just a few years back. Oh and fun fact - he turned down a Disney offer back in the day because he’s just that cool n self-assured! You can find him everywhere by searching @UnusualDemont. 

On this episode, Alex & Anna interview Laila and Gabe of Running on Everything, the best friend dynamic duo, trained as jazz musicians who are currently putting out “high fi indie pop about honesty and making your dark feelings danceable.” We talk about the gender norms and expectations they felt growing up: for Laila fronting big bands and for Gabe through his time in ROTC, the anti-misogyny pop bangers they’e currently making, and the erasure of Asian women in the music industry. You’ll hear clips from two of their songs, one at the beginning of the episode and one at the end, so stick around! You can find their music everywhere by searching @RunningOnEverything. 

On this episode, Alex & Anna interview King Isis, the tri-coastal (but truly Bay) based musical shapeshifter and "punk rock fairy death grrl." We talk mermaid scarifications, Bay Area gentrification, and self expression in its many forms. At the end of the episode, you'll hear a special preview of their new single "Sparkly", officially dropping April 16th. Find their music everywhere by searching @ItsKingIsis !

On this episode, Alex & Anna interview Salvador and Alvaro from the El Paso originating musical duo Dos Leches. We talk marching band, milks + alternative milks, breakup binge eating, and the genre of being genreless (or as Alvaro puts it: "bicker pop"). At the end of the episode, you'll hear a preview of their new single "Loco." Find their music everywhere by searching @Dos Leches ! 

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Banchan, stinky feet, and Queen Gupta... all that and more in this episode introducing your co-hosts of TurnOntheAC! Alex & Anna discuss both personal and musical influences and talk intentions for this podcast + what is to come!

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Monthly podcast elevating and amplifying the voices of underrepresented artists making powerful music. Hosted by Alex Coustar and Anna Chang. www.turnontheac.com