Here is the new single and video from Asian-Canadian K-Pop meets alt R&B artist xiv, who has made a name for himself as the next generation of Asian artists garnering over 2 million streams since his start in 2020. Entitled “BLASTOFF!“, the track is inspired by childhood memories of the iconic space opera, Star Wars, and is the focus single of Calamity, a 10 track album by biosphere and xiv.
Featuring rising Toronto based artist koven wei, the song details a relationship of two lovers who are “galaxies between” each other, evoking emotions of excitement and longing as they journey through space.
Infused with svelte-smooth vocals over an intoxicating blend of polished R&B and K-pop, the song is an intergalactic journey into another space and time.
“BLASTOFF!” is from xiv and producer biosphere’s collaboration album Calamity, also released today. Consisting of many new sounds from a plethora of genres, fans across the globe can be sure to expect the unexpected.
Listen to the full-length album Calamity HERE
xiv bio:
21-year-old singer-songwriter, xiv (short for excuses in vanity) is a Toronto based, Asian-Canadian artist who is not afraid of experimentation. Caught between two worlds of the East and West, he aims to fuse elements of both musical styles to bring a unique and distinct sound to fans all across the world. From catchy Pop melodies that are prevalent in today’s K-Pop records to silky smooth sonics of Western R&B, xiv is determined to bridge this gap, all while inspiring the next generation of Asian artists.
biosphere bio:
biosphere is an Asian-Canadian, 21-year-old composer and producer based in Toronto. He initially experimented with the lo-fi/hip hop sound but has recently ventured into R&B, soul, and orchestral styles. Classically trained in piano and a saxophone player from a young age, he gradually became inspired to compose music of his own. His music is strongly influenced by his classical roots and his many years playing in a jazz environment.
xiv socials:
https://www.instagram.com/notxiv/
https://twitter.com/not_xiv
koven wei socials:
https://www.instagram.com/kovenwei/
https://web.facebook.com/Koven-Wei-316055195962928/?_rdc=1&_rdr
https://twitter.com/WeiKoven
https://www.tiktok.com/@kovenwei
biosphere socials:
https://www.instagram.com/_biospheremusic_/
https://twitter.com/_biosphere_