Podcast appearances and mentions of alex hwang

Hola amigos! We've come back from our siesta for a fun small group time this week with a very special guest and brother, Alex Hwang. Join us as we talk about if boys and girls can be friends, knowing nobody at a barbeque, and making new friends. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shimandshin/support

"Healthy mental health isn't that you don't have any voices... but that you have healthy dialogue with the voices." - Alex Hwang, vocalist of Run River North.New song "Lonely Weather" out now and new album "Creatures In Your Head" comes out February 2021!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a cross-freeway conversation with a daring electro-roots outfit born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of LA: Run River North. Z caught up with frontman and lyricist Alex Hwang to discuss how this group of Korean-American friends came together nearly a decade ago (they then called themselves Monsters Calling Home) and found a waiting fanbase who eagerly embraced their emotive songs about immigrant family dramas done masterfully with acoustic instruments and a lush electronic backdrop. Early standout songs like “Growing Up” harnessed their nuanced classical chops and show how large the divide can be between their parents' and grandparents' view of America and how it really is for the new generation born and raised in LA. Gaining notice in Southern California's coffee shop scene, an unexpected live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (thanks to a beloved music video they shot in their Honda) shot the band to national awareness. Non-stop touring began in earnest with their gorgeous self-titled rebrand “Run River North” which got them signed to Nettwerk. It's no secret that the band is looked up to in the rarely-represented Asian rock and pop communities, and by 2016 Run River North was playing some of their biggest shows to date at festivals in Japan and South Korea. But with the realities of the road hitting hard, in 2018 the group pared down its lineup to what we see today, with founding members Alex Hwang (guitar/vocals), Daniel Chae (guitars/vocals), and Sally Kang (keys/vocals) leading the way forward. The last few years saw the band go independent again, and during the pandemic they have put out a flurry of hooky folk-pop gems, like the subversive “Pretty Lies,” that have them cautiously more excited about the future than ever. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear Alex present his favorite new single “Cemetery” about the off-kilter first date he took his now wife on. Their new full length Creatures In Your Head will drop early 2021.

I invited a stranger-turned-into-friend from a language exchange app called HelloTalk to become my guest in this episode. We haven't really talked much on the app. We've only had a number of conversations going and when I posted an invite for podcast guests, he volunteered and so we have this episode!  In this episode, Alex and I talk about the app where we met (HelloTalk), a number of things about language learning, and the Korean social networking sites that are popularly used in Korea.  Brands and apps mentioned here are not sponsors. They're just things we use and know. :)

HEYYY! We missed you guys! life's been hectic AF and before we go on a little Summer break, we wanted to offer you a superb episode 3 years in the making! A good month ago we talked to Alex Hwang, writer/guitarist/vocalist for the LA based, international touring band Run River North! Sleepy eyed and on the cusp of world wide turn around, we chatted about the independent release of “Spiders” during a time of global lockdown, some BTS on how labels gauge success, and how the Lonely Weather/Favorite Sweater Tour was put together. As always we listen to music from the RRN discography, and you get yourself a taste of the RRN evolution. Stick around for a special announcement after the interview!  INTRO MUSIC by coldbrew with the song “Pineapple Express” @Chill Beats Records released 2020 http://chillbeats.bandcamp.com/track/pineapple-express   Run River North songs featured: “Spiders”  SINGLE released 2020 “Monsters Calling Home” off of the Self-Titled debut released 2014 “40G” off of the “Monsters Calling Home VOL.1” EP released 2019 “Monsters” off of the “Monsters Calling Home VOL.2” EP released 2019 FIND RUN RIVER NORTH on all streaming platforms. Visit https://runrivernorth.com for past, present and future RRN activity.  OUTRO by Funkmammoth with the song “Wake” off of the album “Retirement Resort” released 2020 https://funkmammoth.bandcamp.com/album/retirement-resort Thank you for listening.  Please visit www.trialbyerrorvarietyshow.com to link up with our Patreon, get links to our social media and more!   

Alex Hwang is a singer and songwriter for the Los Angeles based band Run River North.In this conversation, we touch on growing up bi-culturally and Alex speaks on learning how to find ways to talk about his Korean culture. He also talks about his faith, how finding a routine in yoga helps him battle anxiety, about his love of reading and getting lost in menial tasks. He also shares the most touching story about a Run River North fan, and what he’s most excited about right now.Where to find Run River North:Where to find Run River North:Website: http://home.runrivernorth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runrivernorth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runrivernorthTwitter: https://twitter.com/runrivernorthYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFn3IPGHVWH_C0j4nt6iICwThis episode was audio produced by Aaron Moring. Theme song is by Heather Maloney.Episode webpage here. 

Origins: How Run River North was formed (1:05)Navigating interpersonal relationships in the band—aka infighting! (9:49)"What kind of stories are you trying to tell?" (10:45)Creating songs from place of joy (15:00)Writing songs that capture ethos and experiences of moment (18:40)"What story trying to tell through song 'Casina'?" (19:52)LISTEN TO RUN RIVER NORTH'S SINGLE "WAKE UP" (22:07)Honing the sound of “Wake Up” with music producer Nick Anderson (26:04)Learning new instruments and “Maintaining the Illusion” (MTI) (34:00)Why Alex goes shirtless (39:39)Ezra confesses/explains why he used to hate Run River North (40:55)Check out Run River North...On Instagram here.On Spotify here.Online website here.

I had a blast getting to sit down and chat with Alex Hwang of Run River North. Alex is a 10/10 standup gentleman with so much insight and intuition. Be sure to catch Run River North in a city near you this spring! http://runrivernorth.com   Follow Alex Hwang: @alextma   FREE Audible 30 Day Trial: http://audibletrial.com/digindirtpodcast

Alex Hwang of Run River North joins the KollabCast this week to help us prep for next week's SXSW festival. We chat about the music festival, things to check out, and how Alex and Steve Aoki are definitely not the same person. We also chat International Women's Day, Top Chef and cooking shows, and spend a little too long talking about Marvin.  This week’s intro & outro music is provided by our guest Alex Hwang's band Run River North As always, send us your listener questions at podcast@kollaboration.org Learn more about the KollabCast and listen to past episodes here Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, or via our RSS feed (http://kollaboration.libsyn.com/rss) Follow our guest at: Alex Hwang @alexanderhwang runrivernorth.com Follow our hosts at: @minjeeeezy @marvinyueh The KollabCast is a podcast about pop culture and the creative life from an Asian American perspective A proud member of the Potluck Podcast Collective

This week, a jetlagged Marvin returns to the hosting chair in LA after 6 weeks abroad. To celebrate, we welcome special guest Alex Hwang, lead singer of the rock band Run River North as well as a Kollaboration Staff Alumnus. Together, the crew discuss the recent Oscar nominations, surviving The Revenant, memories of Alan Rickman, and the trials and tribulations of a rising rock band.  This week’s Intro/outro music is provided by our friend, Producer, Rapper, & DJ Kero One. Check out his newly released album Reflection Eternal! Subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or via our RSS feed (http://kollaboration.libsyn.com/rss) Follow our guest at: Alex Hwang (Run River North) @RunRiverNorth RunRiverNorth.com Follow our hosts at: @minjeeeezy @marvinyueh