Gold House Announces New Rising Artists Selected for Gold Music Accelerator With Partners Spotify & Asian Nation
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / Gold House, the home of collective power where leaders unite to forge culture, with support from the most popular audio streaming subscription service Spotify and Live Nation's employee-led resource group Asian Nation, is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of the Gold Music Accelerator. A transformative program designed to elevate rising Asian diasporic music artists, this year's selected artists - Snow Wife, Chance Emerson, and Luna Li - will gain opportunities to propel their careers to the next level.
The Gold Music Accelerator provides artists with industry-defining resources, including masterclasses led by Spotify and Live Nation executives to help navigate the business of music, access to showcase opportunities in front of industry leaders, and marketing and promotional support. Participants will also have the chance to record their own Spotify Singles, expanding their reach to new audiences.
"As a global platform dedicated to music discovery, Spotify is committed to supporting emerging artists and ensuring all voices are heard. The Gold Music Accelerator provides a crucial platform for Asian Pacific artists to access knowledge, tools, and networks that help them thrive. Now in our fourth year partnering with Gold House, we continue to champion Asian Pacific talent and create spaces for them to flourish," said Sulinna Ong, Spotify's Global Head of Editorial. Spotify makes it easier to discover Asian Pacific talent through its editorial playlists like Gold Beats and Jasmine, which spotlight emerging Asian Pacific musicians and expand their reach globally.
A newly conducted study by Live Nation called Asian Audiences Amplified found that 73% live music goers report wanting to see Asian artists and performers, but only 25% of these events feature AAPI talent, suggesting a significant opportunity for artists and concert goers alike. Through the Accelerator, Asian Nation members and Live Nation executives will provide hands-on performance development and insights into live performance and touring and host a dedicated industry showcase for the three artists in Los Angeles this summer.
"Asian Pacific artists have massive untapped potential, not just within their own communities but across global audiences hungry for new voices," said Pravir Samtani, co-chair of Live Nation's Asian Nation. "This program provides artists with access to industry contacts, mentorship, and visibility, helping them refine their artistry and stage presence."
An esteemed panel of industry professionals evaluated candidates based on musical talent, artistic vision, and how their cultural identity informs their work. The committee included Thuy, the first program alumna to join as a judge; musician Eric Nam; and designer Humberto Leon - who recently served as creative director of HYBE label group KATSEYE - alongside Ong and other influential music executives dedicated to fostering new talent.
About the Artists:
Snow Wife: Emily Snow began her artistic journey as a professional dancer before transitioning to music. Signed to publishing company Prescription Songs and Amigo Records under Republic Records, Snow Wife serves up slick, sexy, genre-bending music. Her breakout single "American Horror Show" has garnered significant attention on social media platforms.Chance Emerson: Chance Emerson grew up between Hong Kong and Maine and recorded his first EP in the attic of his high school's music building. His music forges a compelling brand of melodic "Asian-Americana" folk-rock. A recipient of the prestigious BMI John Lennon Songwriting Award, Chance recently performed at Newport Folk Festival and Lollapalooza.Luna Li: Hannah Bussiere Kim, known professionally as Luna Li, is a Korean-Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for weaving baroque-pop with jazz flutes and gritty riffs. Though she cut her teeth in Toronto's live music scene, she won over a new legion of fans during the pandemic by posting solo bedroom jams that showcased her classical training and multi-instrumental abilities.
Past participants have seen significant growth in their careers following the program. "The Gold Music Accelerator gave me the confidence and motivation to keep going. It was such a breath of fresh air to be recognized and supported. Since being a part of the program, I've released two projects and toured all around the world. Being surrounded by people who looked like me and shared my experiences made me proud to be an Asian artist and inspired me to keep pushing my culture forward," said Thuy.
"This program is about more than just visibility - it's about building a lasting infrastructure for Asian diasporic artists to succeed," said Christine Yi, General Manager of Gold House Futures. "Asian Nation and Spotify have been instrumental in providing key access and opportunities, and we are thrilled to see much more of Snow Wife, Chance Emerson, and Luna Li."
For more information about the Gold Music Accelerator, visit goldhouse.org/music.
About Gold House
Gold House is the home of collective power where leaders unite to forge culture. We foster spaces where established and emerging makers gather to amplify their impact. We shape public perceptions by consulting on, investing in, and marketing society-defining media properties. We create new economies by backing the boldest entrepreneurs and scaling them internationally. By fueling unity, visibility, and economic mobility, success becomes our shared world. With roots in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Singapore, Gold House operates with the heart of a nonprofit and the scale of a world-class enterprise. We don't just change culture - we make it.
About Spotify
Since its launch in 2008, Spotify has revolutionized music listening. Our move into podcasting brought innovation and a new generation of listeners to the medium. In 2022, we took the next leap, entering the fast-growing audiobook market - continuing to shape the future of audio. Today, more listeners than ever can discover, manage and enjoy over 100 million tracks, 6.5 million podcast titles, and 350,000 audiobooks a la carte on Spotify. We are the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with more than 675 million users, including 263 million subscribers in more than 180 markets.
About Live NationLive Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Contact Information
Rose Yan VP of Marketingpress@goldhouse.org
SOURCE: Gold House
press release
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
6 hours ago
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis joins TikTok thanks to viral success
Legendary singer Connie Francis, who sings "Pretty Little Baby," has joined TikTok following the song's viral success. Since being featured on TikTok, the 1962 song has been used in more than 17 million videos, totaling more than 27 billion views globally on the app. To celebrate, Francis, 87, joined TikTok and shared a video over the weekend, in which she thanked her fans. "I'm flabbergasted and excited about the huge buzz my 1962 recording of 'Pretty Little Baby' is making all over the world," she said. "To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is captivating new generations of audiences is truly overwhelming for me." "Thank you, TikTok," she added. In the caption of the post, she wrote, "My thanks to you all for the huge reception you have given to 'Pretty Little Baby'. I am delighted to join the TikTok Community and share this moment with you." "Pretty Little Baby" was released on Francis' 1962 album, "Connie Francis Sings 'Second Hand Love' & Other Hits," which peaked at No. 111 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. In May this year, "Pretty Little Baby" broke into Spotify's Global and U.S. charts for the first time. Tracy Gardner, TikTok's global head of music business development, said in a statement shared in a press release that the recent viral success of "Pretty Little Baby" is an "example of the power of music discovery on TikTok." "Thanks to the TikTok community, this little-known track from the 1960s has been given a new lease of life, and has introduced Connie Francis and her incredible legacy to a whole new audience, both on and off the platform," Gardner added. Since its newfound fame, the song has been remixed by German dance duo Lizot. The song is also available digitally for the first time in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. It was previously available in Japanese. Francis was also presented with a plaque by Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO at Universal Music Enterprises, the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, recognizing her and celebrating her music moment. The song, which includes the infectious lyrics, "You can ask the flowers / I sit for hours / Telling all the bluebirds / The bill and coo birds / Pretty little baby, I'm so in love with you," has been used by creators on TikTok including, Kim Kardashian and North West, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Greenblatt and more.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis joins TikTok thanks to viral success
Legendary singer Connie Francis, who sings "Pretty Little Baby," has joined TikTok following the song's viral success. Since being featured on TikTok, the 1962 song has been used in more than 17 million videos, totaling more than 27 billion views globally on the app. To celebrate, Francis, 87, joined TikTok and shared a video over the weekend, in which she thanked her fans. New alphabet song goes viral on TikTok, teacher says she's been 'singing it that way for years' "I'm flabbergasted and excited about the huge buzz my 1962 recording of 'Pretty Little Baby' is making all over the world," she said. "To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is captivating new generations of audiences is truly overwhelming for me." "Thank you, TikTok," she added. In the caption of the post, she wrote, "My thanks to you all for the huge reception you have given to 'Pretty Little Baby'. I am delighted to join the TikTok Community and share this moment with you." "Pretty Little Baby" was released on Francis' 1962 album, "Connie Francis Sings 'Second Hand Love' & Other Hits," which peaked at No. 111 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. In May this year, "Pretty Little Baby" broke into Spotify's Global and U.S. charts for the first time. Tracy Gardner, TikTok's global head of music business development, said in a statement shared in a press release that the recent viral success of "Pretty Little Baby" is an "example of the power of music discovery on TikTok." Jason Derulo dishes on new music and keys to being successful on TikTok "Thanks to the TikTok community, this little-known track from the 1960s has been given a new lease of life, and has introduced Connie Francis and her incredible legacy to a whole new audience, both on and off the platform," Gardner added. Since its newfound fame, the song has been remixed by German dance duo Lizot. The song is also available digitally for the first time in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. It was previously available in Japanese. Francis was also presented with a plaque by Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO at Universal Music Enterprises, the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, recognizing her and celebrating her music moment. The song, which includes the infectious lyrics, "You can ask the flowers / I sit for hours / Telling all the bluebirds / The bill and coo birds / Pretty little baby, I'm so in love with you," has been used by creators on TikTok including, Kim Kardashian and North West, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Greenblatt and more.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
'Love Is Blind UK''s Bobby and Jasmine Johnson Are Expecting First Baby Together: 'Dreamt of This Moment'
Love is Blind UK alums Jasmine and Bobby Johnson are expecting their first baby — and Bobby wrote a special rap to announce their big news "I've pictured your tiny face a thousand times. I've dreamt of this moment long before I knew how good life could get. Then I met your dad and the rest was written in love 🤍," Jasmine wrote in an announcement on Instagram, adding: "Baby Johnson Coming Winter 2025!!" The couple met on season 1 of Netflix's Love is Blind UK and tied the knot on the dating show last yearNetflix's Love is Blind UK alums Jasmine and Bobby Johnson are going to be parents! In an Instagram Reel video shared on Monday, June 9, the season 1 couple announced that they are expecting their first baby together, due later this year. "We've been keeping a secret 🤫," Jasmine, 29, wrote in the caption of their joint post. "I've pictured your tiny face a thousand times. I've dreamt of this moment long before I knew how good life could get. Then I met your dad and the rest was written in love 🤍." "Baby Johnson Coming Winter 2025!!" she added. The video begins with a sit-down interview with the couple, both donning white shirts and Jasmine showing off her baby bump, speaking about how they might want to raise their future child. "I ideally want to raise children in a household where our foundation is on 100," the nurse-turned-TV star says in the clip, before the camera zooms out to reveal that the Reel is actually a short music video for an original song about their life together and their baby on the way, written by Bobby, 33. "I was lost but now I'm found, well ever since you rescued me/ We sit and talk on rainy days, just debating baby names," he raps in the clip. "I'm looking at your baby bump... I guess we'll have to wait until the day you come/To know if you're our daughter or our baby son," the song continues. "I'll be happy either way!" Bobby and Jasmine were among the couples who left the pods hand-in-hand during Love Is Blind's first season in the U.K. During the 2024 season, Jasmine, a nurse from London, and rapper Bobby quickly bonded in their pods, and Bobby, who admitted at the time that from the 'start,' Jasmine was 'the girl for me.' After rapping a poem divulging his feelings, Bobby proposed, and Jasmine accepted. By the end of the season, the pair had tied the knot. In February this year, the couple opened up about their difficulties trying to conceive with Grazia UK, as Bobby called the process a "rollercoaster." "In the beginning, we were very naive," Jasmine told the British outlet at the time. "[I thought] I was going to get pregnant as soon as we had sex. Obviously, that's not the case." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The pair shared at the time that Jasmine had seen a doctor and had been using ovulation testing to help the process along. But because they had both discussed wanting children while they were on the Netflix series, they felt pressure from fans and social media followers who would often ask if Jasmine was pregnant yet. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "I think the difficult thing for Jasmine is if people comment on your photos and they're like, 'oh, I can see the bump,' or 'you're pregnant, I can tell it,'" Bobby shared. "Things like that – it's quite insensitive sometimes." Jasmine told the outlet that despite the challenges, having a supportive partner has made a massive difference in the process. "Having a partner there to support you, oh my gosh, it's a blessing," she added. "A lot of people don't get that privilege to go through their pregnancy journey with a supportive partner. It's not going to happen tomorrow, but it will happen when the time is right." Read the original article on People
