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Love, Lyn Lapid

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Love, Lyn Lapid

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If you could go back in time and give a piece of a

If you could go back in time and give a piece of advice to your younger self, what would that look like?
Tying your artistry to your self-worth is often inevitable when people are watching, numbers are involved, and you're constantly evaluating whether or not your art lives up to your own expectations.
Take the art away. Who are you?
Singer/songwriter Lyn Lapid // @_lynlapid shares with us her experience battling imposter syndrome as her own biggest critic, and how supportive friends and family keep her grounded even when home feels far away.
Lapid speaks on the role of her musical upbringing, her first supporters after debuting on social platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, and the importance of revisiting your roots—what that all really means to her.
Our full interview is available now on TAROMAGAZINE.COM💜
MUSIC
"intro" by @_lynlapid
editing and words by:
@ethanoltse @kaihuaren
🏷️:
#TAROMAG #TARO #LynLapid #TLIT21C #artist #music #art #aapi #filipinoamerican #phx #phoenix #losangeles #la #baltimore #impostersyndrome #creative

Filipino-American singer/songwriter Lyn Lapid // @

Filipino-American singer/songwriter Lyn Lapid // @_lynlapid has been flourishing since we spoke with her on the #TLIT21C tour in June. 🌱
Proceeding her exceptional performance @88rising Head in the Clouds Festival 2023, Lapid hasn't lost her momentum—with the release of her latest single "east side", Lapid has also announced that she will be back on the road for "to love in the 21st century, the epilogue tour" scheduled for early next year with new releases from her Deluxe EP. 🛤️
In an exclusive interview with TARO Magazine, Lapid shares her experience navigating new eras in her career and personal life, the balancing act between social media and artistry, playing the role of your own biggest critic, and what support looks like in the creative world. 🪻🎶🎤
Not only equipped with a breathtaking voice, powerful stage presence, and a talented band, Lapid is a sweet soul that we were grateful to connect with. We hope to follow her journey as she continues to grow.✨
The link is in our bio for the full article! 💜
WORDS BY
@kaihuaren
PHOTO BY
@miggy_fajardo
MUSIC
"intro" & "east side" by Lyn Lapid
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#TAROMAG #TARO #LynLapid #music #artist #TLIT21C #tour #phx #la #baltimore #filipinoamerican

TARO Sessions 001 Highlights💜 Inspired by the

TARO Sessions 001 Highlights💜
Inspired by the broadcasting lab across 200 cities worldwide, Boiler Room, we featured rising Phoenix-based DJ artists Karpei Mori, Celica, and Palogo, in the first TARO SESSIONS event.💿
Full Gallery up on TAROMAGAZINE.COM
AUDIO
@ce7ica
@palogooooo
VIDEO
@botwilsonn
@kaihuaren
#TAROMAG
#TAROphx
#boilerroom
#music
#event
#phx
#dj

FULL GALLERY OUT ON TAROMAGAZINE.COM Thank you a

FULL GALLERY OUT ON TAROMAGAZINE.COM
Thank you all for TARO Sessions 001.
Please credit photographers + don't forget to tag us @taro.magazine 💜
MUSIC
@karpeimori
@ce7ica
@palogooooo
MEDIA
@miggy_fajardo
@preset.steven
@gtang27
@weson.exe
SPECIAL THANKS
@studioaraco
@popnteabar.phx
@thejvngle
#taromag
#tarophx
#phx
#dj

TARO SESSIONS 001💿 Let's bring this house down.

TARO SESSIONS 001💿
Let's bring this house down.
Music by @ce7ica @bbypalogo and @karpeimori 🧞
Drinks crafted by @popnteabar.phx 🧋
Free admission with RSVP, $10 walk in. Space is limited.
10PM-2AM @studioaraco
275 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
RSVP link in bio—see you soon.✨
#taromagazine
#TAROsessions
#taroszn
#phx
#dj

FULL GALLERY OUT ON TAROMAGAZINE.COM Thank you @

FULL GALLERY OUT ON TAROMAGAZINE.COM
Thank you @_lynlapid and team for coming out!🪷
PHOTO📸
@miggy_fajardo
@preset.steven
@gtang27
@rizzaapostol
SPECIAL THANKS💜
@studioaraco
@popnteabar.phx
@ce7ica
@thejvngle
#taromag
#phx
#lynlapid

RSVP on taromagazine.com—see you soon.

RSVP on taromagazine.com—see you soon.

Tiffany Day // @tiffdidwhat has been an incredible

Tiffany Day // @tiffdidwhat has been an incredible force. An independent artist whose viral video sent shockwaves through the music industry in 2017, she hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped since.
In an exclusive interview with TARO Magazine, Day delves deep into her experiences on her first headlining tour, sharing insights on grappling with imposter syndrome, embracing her Asian American identity, and navigating the pressures of social media. With raw talent and an authentic voice, Day is breaking barriers and taking the music scene by storm—and we can't wait to see what she does next 💜 Link in bio for full story!
WORDS
@rithwik.kalale
PHOTO
@miggy_fajardo
#taroexclusive #taromag #music
#independentartist

Atmospheric, nostalgic, and perhaps too relatable

Atmospheric, nostalgic, and perhaps too relatable at times, Loading... is a “2D-3D shifting, adventure game about a boy, his video games, and his aging grandpa” created by Toby Do // @toby_do3, a video game developer, filmmaker, and professor of game design at @ucirvine.
Much of the game was inspired by his own life as a Vietnamese-American growing up in a multi-generational household in southern California.
Originally Do’s thesis during his masters at @nyuniversity, Loading... will now technically be his first commercial release.
The game has been in development for about two years and features the talents of Ryan Yoshikami // @quarkimo (music), Genice Chan // @genicecream (art), and Richard Van // @richardtvan (production).
“Get ready to feel things,” Do says 😮‍💨
As of this post, Loading... is ~$1.1K away from their goal of $15,000, with 2 days left in their campaign, according to their official Kickstarter.
🎥: @toby_do3
#TAROmag #TAROszn
#videogames #pixelart #gameboy #indiegame #gamedev #indiegamedev #kickstarter #vietnameseartist #vietnamesediaspora

Since her original interview, Chinese graphic desi

Since her original interview, Chinese graphic designer, artist and dancer @itsjaymew // @jaymewong.designs choreographed part of a competition set for Jukebox Family that placed at #DancersParadise 2022, and her art was recently selected and featured in @soundsaboutriso 4.0, an online + IRL showcase of risograph works held in DUMBO, nyc 🏙
She hints at more dance collaborations + honing her styles skills, and though she doesn’t currently have print projects brewing, she’s looking forward to the day an idea strikes.
Link in bio for her full article.
// #TAROupdate
As part of TARO 2.0, we’re catching up with some of the first creatives we featured in TARO 1.0 and asking them what’s new and what’s next ✨
#taromag
#taroexclusive
#azartists
#risograph
#azdancers

Vietnamese-American creative @kale.nn13 blends her

Vietnamese-American creative @kale.nn13 blends her passions of interior design, baking and digital art with bold colors and even bolder intentions. We discuss the strength of softness, letting art speak for itself and how she keeps art personal without pressure 🎨
Part 3 of our Victory Lap editorial shoot! Hit the link in bio for more.
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@miggy_fajardo
#taroexclusive
#taromag
#tarovictorylap
#illustration
#digitalartist
#interiordesign

We talk music, representation, and collaboration w

We talk music, representation, and collaboration with Fil-Am artist Zachary Bour aka @thisiscaragan 🎤 The singer-songwriter-producer reveals how he’s changed since his “Cozy” debut and how he plans to move forward after his move back ✈️
Part of our Victory Lap editorial shoot (and our first article from @pokefanrithwik!) Hit the link in bio for more.
PHOTO
@miggy_fajardo
#taroexclusive
#taromag
#tarovictorylap

A deep dive into the world of @jarod_huynh, aka op

A deep dive into the world of @jarod_huynh, aka opalit ✨ The Vietnamese-American content creator on his streaming evolution from gaming to crafting and finding his place (and future!) in the multiverse that is the keyboard community.
Part of our Victory Lap editorial shoot. Hit the link in bio for a closer look.
PHOTO
@miggy_fajardo
MUSIC
are u in there? - obumo
#taroexclusive #taromag #tarovictorylap #mechanicalkeyboards #mechkeys

We talked with @wlftownmusic about rap and recover

We talked with @wlftownmusic about rap and recovery during the pandemic, growth across state boundaries, and what to expect for both his own music and @balisongmusik (hint: check out @thehypeonmax—you might recognize someone 👀)
Hit the link in bio for the full feature.
#taroexclusive #taromag

SINO TAYO 2022 x TARO MAGAZINE We teamed up with

SINO TAYO 2022 x TARO MAGAZINE
We teamed up with ASU PASA to create an exhibit featuring artwork by Asian-American creatives during #SinoTayo, one of the longest-standing Asian community events in Arizona.
Congratulations to our featured artists and thank you to all who submitted. Thank you @asu_pasa for the opportunity and everyone who’s supported TARO 💜
Ready? See u at Sino Tayo!
#taroevent #taromag #theresroomforallofus #taroPHX

TARO LAUNCH EVENT

TARO LAUNCH EVENT

ty for coming 💜 link in bio for the full galler

ty for coming 💜 link in bio for the full gallery!
📸: @awlecks

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