Tune In: Our Favorite Local Songs to Listen to Now
Tracks from artists with Hawai‘i ties that we have on repeat.
Image by Nathan Kawanishi
“Sunburn” by TheBrewz and Nathan Kawanishi
In November, local producers TheBrewz released an EP, No Shadows, with lo-fi hip-hop artist Nathan Kawanishi on indie label Nettwerk Music Group, known for signing Barenaked Ladies in the ’90s.
craftbrewzmusic.com, @thebrewz808
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“4VR” by Keilana
Born and raised in Kapolei and now living in Brooklyn, soul and R&B singer Keilana spent fall on tour with Mike Love. Her second album is expected to come out later this year.
keilanamusic.com, @keilanamusic
Image by 8RO8
“Wana” by 8RO8
From the 2024 EP Loose Shakas, this song by reggae artist 8RO8 features fellow Hawai‘i musicians Freddy Leone and Franskiiz, plus J Boog. Check out the music video, which premiered in late October.
Photo: Courtesy of Prior
“Let It All Go” by Prior
Though Running In Place came out in 2023, we haven’t stopped listening to these indie rockers who debuted as the opener for Young the Giant at The Republik in 2020.
Artwork by Quinn Murphy; Logo by Jess Johnston
“Rush” by Seven Suns
Hawai‘i’s latest supergroup comprises Justin Kawika Young, Shawn Kekoa Pimental, Jason Tupuola-Aiono, Phil Crown, Ethan Capone, Paul Kalikohou Nelson and Pi‘i Miguel. Their debut album, Many Feathers, feels both nostalgic and fresh.
sevensunsband.com, @sevensunstheband
