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OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS AT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS

The second weekend of the Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) has come to a close, leaving behind another epic chapter in the event’s legacy. Following an electrifying first weekend, music lovers were eager to return to Zilker Park, braving the relentless Texas heat once again for three more days of incredible performances, endless energy, and unforgettable moments.

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EPIC EXPERIENCES AT ANIME EXPO 2024 : ODYSSEY FROM HOME TO CONVENTION

ANIME EXPO is the ultimate celebration of Japanese pop culture, where lifelong anime fans like myself gather to indulge in a weekend of excitement, discovery, and unforgettable experiences. Dive into my journey from watching anime on provincial TV to reveling in the vibrant, expansive world of Anime Expo!

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JUST LIKE HEAVEN 2024 IS A COSMIC FUSION OF NOSTALGIA AND FRESH TUNES

Just Like Heaven 2024 brought together fans and artists for a nostalgic celebration of early 2000s indie rock at the picturesque Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival featured unforgettable performances from The Postal Service, Phoenix, Death Cab for Cutie, and more, blending past memories with present-day vibes.

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EVENT: SNEAKERS, STREETWEAR, AND BEYOND: THE CULTURAL PHENOMENON OF COMPLEXCON EXPLORED

ComplexCon 2023 unfolded a vibrant convergence of culture, fashion, art, and music along the Long Beach coastline, featuring Kanye West's PASTELLE revival, exclusive drops, and electrifying performances. From the intense Sneaker Of The Year debate to insightful ComplexConversations, the event left a lasting legacy as a global cultural phenomenon, teasing an even more immersive future with expansions planned for Hong Kong and Australia in 2024.

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LA3C: UNVEILING THE HEARTBEAT OF LA'S ARTS AND CULTURE

LA3C, Penske Media's annual celebration of Los Angeles' rich culture and creativity, delivered an unforgettable three-day experience with a hyper-focus on music, food, and film in Downtown LA. From intimate shows by Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock to the vibrant Black Market Flea, LA3C emerged as a dynamic urban arts festival, blending fashion, food, film, and a warm community spirit, promising growth and expansion for LA's position as a hub of creativity and culture.

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EARTH SESSIONS WITH UMI : A NIGHT OF COMMUNITY, ART, & ENVIORMENTALISM

Umi shares her experiences in managing anxiety and how her upcoming EP, 'Talking to the Wind,' is intended to serve as a healing companion, helping listeners navigate their own emotions in this tumultuous world. Her music, with its warm and soothing yet vulnerable tones, resonates with those seeking solace and understanding in the matters of the heart.

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BEYOND MUSIC:EVENT: HOW 88 RISING'S HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FEST BECAME A NEXUS OF GLOBAL ASIAN CULTURE

Highlights and gallery of 88 Rising’s Head in the Clouds music festival held at he iconic Brookside at the ROse Bowl in Pasadena, California

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EVENT: THE CHARM AND CHAOS OF COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

With Festival season kicking in and ushering waves of new and returning audiophiles, curious party-goers, fashionistas, influencers, celebrities, and more, the A BOOK OF team braved the scorching heat and the hovering veil of dust to share our editors’ personal thoughts and inputs regarding their experiences at the recent 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 14-16, 2023 in Indio, California.

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EVENT: 2022 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS, ROOTS EXPANDING

Asian Talents Rise in Pasadena’s Rose Bowl at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music Festival 2022

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