Stardust Magazine • August 31st, 2026

The Maine Radiates Millennial Nostalgia In Anaheim

When The Maine burst onto the scene in 2007, they were firmly rooted in pop-punk, creating catchy tunes about girls and… well, girls. The band’s 2008 debut album, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, was filled to the brim with teenage angst. I was around 13 years old at the time, and along with bands like All Time Low and Mayday Parade, The Maine became a recurring staple of my iPod Nano playlists.

Stardust Magazine • August 13th, 2026

Inside Head in the Clouds 2026: XG, KATSEYE and More Take Over LA

After the Head in the Clouds 10th anniversary festival last year, I was excited to see that this year’s show was condensed to only one day. Of course, I had a blast seeing artists like G-Dragon and 2NE1, but bracing the hot June summer heat for two whole days was taxing. I still had to endure LA’s heat wave this year; however, a lineup stretching from ONE OR EIGHT and KiiKii to XG and KATSEYE gave me plenty of reason to stick it out.

Kotaku • July 5th, 2026

How Sonic Mania Saved Sega's Hedgehog And The Series

Sonic the Hedgehog has had its ups and downs over the years, but mostly downs in the 2010s. In particular, a big low point was 2014’s Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric, which was critically panned. But the decade also gave rise to one of the most highly acclaimed Sonic games ever, 2017’s 2D Sonic Mania. At Anime Expo 2026, Sega celebrated the franchise’s 35th anniversary by hosting a panel called “Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective,” which detailed how Sonic Mania came to be and its impact on reviving the franchise.

Stardust Magazine • May 3rd, 2026

EVERGLOW Closes RE:CODE’s U.S. Run with an Explosive LA Show

EVERGLOW is now a four-member group under CHXXTA Company, and with E:U, Sihyeon, Onda, and Aisha entering this next chapter together, the group is clearly moving with renewed purpose. With the release of their new mini-album, CODE, they also embarked on the RE:CODE World Tour, giving fans a chance to see how this new version of EVERGLOW holds its own.

Stardust Magazine • March 5th, 2026

ALL(H)OURS’ LA Fancon Was a Perfect Finale Stop

When it comes to K-pop boy groups, I typically prefer more of the R&B side, but ALL(H)OURS shocked me with how energetic their songs are. They often sound like they were made to be heard in a live setting, filling rooms with an anthemic atmosphere. And after hearing ALL(H)OURS at their All The Hours tour in Los Angeles, I can say that they did not disappoint.

Stardust Magazine • December 5th, 2025

ARTMS’ Grand Club Icarus Show in LA Was the Thanksgiving Feast I Didn’t Know I Needed

In a year when so many K-pop groups hit the road, the number of world tours in 2025 started to feel almost overwhelming. Some acts even opted for back-to-back runs, like PURPLE KISS, who embarked on consecutive tours before ultimately disbanding at the end of the year. MODHAUS’ group ARTMS took a similar approach with their schedule.

Stardust Magazine • November 5th, 2025

The Starting Line Brings Pop-Punk Glory to The Novo

I vividly remember being eight years old and seeing the music video for The Starting Line’s “The Best of Me” on YouTube in 2002. I instantly became a fan. Their catchy guitars and infectious choruses ripped through my ears, and as I grew through my teenage years, the band grew with me. Over the years, their lyrical topics matured, and frontman Kenny Vasoli’s voice became noticeably deeper with each release.

When the band eventually went on hiatus in 2008, I felt a hole in my heart and assumed I’d never get a chance to see them live. After a few reunions throughout the 2010s, The Starting Line finally came back together more permanently, almost 17 years later, and released their new album, Eternal Youth. It felt like the perfect moment to finally catch a show.

Stardust Magazine • November 3rd, 2025

Color, Catharsis, and Crowd-Pleasers on All Time Low's 'Everyone's Talking' Tour

All Time Low is one of the most formative pop-punk bands of the mid-to-late 2000s, bursting onto the scene with brightly colored skinny jeans and swooped hair. Now, 20 years into their career and 10 albums deep, they’ve proven they’re here to stay.

Their latest album, Everyone’s Talking, arrived on October 17, and the band kicked off an eponymous tour to support it. I’ve been listening since middle school, so on a personal level, I was excited to finally see them in Los Angeles at the YouTube Theater on October 22—just days after the album drop.

Stardust Magazine • October 13th, 2025

STAYC Delivers a Career-High Show at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles — Stardust Magazine

When STAYC embarked on their first world tour, TEENFRESH, back in 2023, I was enamored by the group’s stage presence when I saw them in San Antonio, Texas. Three years into their debut, they had also released a robust number of songs, enough to fill up an entire 23-song setlist. It was a killer, no filler.

Stardust Magazine • September 19th, 2025

fromis_9 Lights Up Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles

fromis_9 performed in the United States before, all of their shows being part of KCON. However, now they finally got the chance to go on their first world tour, Now Tomorrow, and I couldn’t have been more excited. I visited the Los Angeles stop at the Orpheum Theatre.

Asian Junkie • July 4th, 2025

[Event] BIBI and 'Eve' deliver an entertainingly sultry night in Los Angeles

I’ve always been a fan of BIBI, and the first time I actually saw her live was at least year’s Head In The Clouds show in New York. It was only a small sampling of what she had to offer, so I knew I absolutely needed to attend her first world tour.

Asian Junkie • September 28th, 2024

[Event] K-Pop Breakout Tour stops in Los Angeles with ICHILLIN', CRAXY, and TRENDZ, who help set a new standard for variety concerts

K-pop variety concerts can be hard to pull off. From an artist standpoint, organizers need to figure out which ones to invite, check their availability, and whether they’re popular enough to draw a crowd. On top of that, organizers have to also figure out how long each set is, providing enough time for each artist to feel like a substantial enough addition to the concert.

Asian Junkie • August 13th, 2024

[Event] CHUU brings intimate atmosphere to New York during ‘Strawberry Rush Fan-Con’ - Asian Junkie

I honestly didn’t know what to expect from my first fan-con, but I was expecting that it’d be like a shorter concert, and I was right! Anyway, after seeing ATEEZ in New York on Saturday, I decided to check out CHUU’s 2024 Strawberry Rush Fan-Con at the Town Hall in Manhattan before I left home to go back to Texas.

Asian Junkie • August 9th, 2024

[Event] ATEEZ braves the rain & delays in New York to conquer their ‘Towards The Light’ world tour stage - Asian Junkie

It hasn’t been the best time in New York these past few days, with the weather being pretty terrible and bringing intermittent rain. I was in the city for a business trip, so I figured why not check out ATEEZ while they’re in town? The group stopped by Brooklyn during its Towards the Light: Will to Power world tour and I had a fun time despite the massive start delay and pouring rain.

Asian Junkie • June 18th, 2024

[Event] ITZY brings their high-energy act to Los Angeles and impresses with a live band arrangement - Asian Junkie

With ITZY’s Lia taking a hiatus due to health concerns, the quintet had no choice but to embark on its second world tour, Born To Be, as a quartet. I went to the show in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum on June 11, and it was actually my first ITZY show, so I was pretty excited to see them live.

Asian Junkie • May 26th, 2024

[Event] TXT provides concert magic on the first night of their ACT:PROMISE tour in Los Angeles

TXT are one of the most popular fourth generation K-pop boy groups, and while many became familiar with the group for their connection with BTS under BIGHIT MUSIC, TXT has since been able to establish its own identity through both its rock-inspired and hyperpop songs.

Asian Junkie • May 22nd, 2024

[Event] P1Harmony brought energy & excitement to Dallas, and their fans matched the intensity

P1Harmony has been one of my favorite male K-pop groups in this modern age. My taste actually tends to veer towards the R&B side with artists like DEAN, pH-1, and Crush, so I always felt P1Harmony’s sound offered something similar with songs like “Get Back” and “If You Call Me”.

Asian Junkie • May 18th, 2024

[Event] 2024 Head In The Clouds New York was a blast with (G)I-DLE, Atarashii Gakko!, YOUNG POSSE, BIBI, JOJI, more

The Head in the Clouds festival has been around since 2018 to showcase the demand for Asian artists around the world, particularly in North America. While mainly held in California, 88Rising has expanded it to other places such as Indonesia and the Philippines. Starting in 2023, the festival added a New York show.

Asian Junkie • March 27th, 2024

IVE bust out the sub-units and adapt well to Texas on their ‘Show What I Have World Tour’

IVE bust out the sub-units and adapt well to Texas on their ‘Show What I Have World Tour’

IVE’s Wonyoung excitedly gushed about how much she loved Texas barbeque. The crowd erupted in applause as state pride flooded the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This was IVE’s first time in Texas, so the group was able to experience one of the best cultural aspects the state had to offer.

NME • October 17th, 2023

ENHYPEN live in Dallas: the K-pop boyband bring the heat to a chilly night

In October, you’d expect autumn leaves on the ground but Texas is one of the few states that stays relatively hot during the traditional fall months. However, Dallas’s temperature was unusually cooler the day (October 14) that ENHYPEN took the stage – but the superstar K-pop boyband ignited a fire in the audience that made Texas feel like its usual scorching self again.

It was also a special day: Heeseung’s 22nd birthday, and the rest of ENHYPEN celebrated it along with the fanatic audience.

NME • September 5th, 2023

Krazy K-pop Super Concert 2023 review: an admiral first attempt

On August 26, a strong line-up of K-pop artists gathered at UBS Arena in New York, where juggernauts such as TWICE and MAMAMOO performed once before. The energy that filled the arena during the concert was infectious even though it was clear that there were more than a few empty seats remaining in the stands.