James Chow
Producer, LAist Studios
(he/him)
James is an associate producer for LAist Studios and K-pop Dreaming, where he is also the show’s main sound designer. Previously, James helped produce the podcast, Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary, and AirTalk with Larry Mantle and FilmWeek on LAist. He’s also reported for the Pasadena Star and written music coverage for the Long Beach Post.
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From the business to the looks, we take you inside the world of SoCal’s Oasis cover bands. -
Demand from collectors and resellers makes it hard even to find the latest card sets in stores, but for young players, Pokémon is about more than money. -
The annual Pokémon World Championships is the top tier of competition for video- and card game-players and an exhibition, shopping extravaganza and reunion for fans. -
LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are open to members for previews this week ahead of the official opening (with art installed) next year. -
The 8th district councilmember reflects on homelessness as his top priority, 2028 Olympics preparations, the redistricting fight, and Kevin de Leon’s reelection campaign. -
Season 1 of "Inheriting" explores how one event in history can ripple through generations -
We take a closer look at the connection between K-pop and L.A'.s underground b-boy dance scene in the ‘90s. -
Months after the L.A. Uprising, an up-and-coming rapper named Tiger JK made a splash at a music festival in South L.A. that had a goal of easing racial tensions. He went on to become known as the "Godfather of Korean Hip-Hop.” -
Ppong's conceptual basis is rooted in a secret element nestled deep within K-pop that makes the music so distinct. -
Now, it's hosting the cutting-edge Head In The Clouds music festival. 31 acts, 7 countries, 2 days. Could it be more eclectic?
Stories by James Chow
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