S2 E11: AIR APPARENT (Neil Sethi) on his kinship with Southerners, what California could learn from Georgia, using his music as a platform for change, and embracing his own unique path.

Summary

GUEST BIO

As AIR APPARENT, San Francisco-based artist and producer Neil Sethi makes exuberant electronic pop that invites both escapism and self-discovery. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Sethi grew up on Bollywood and Hindu spiritual music, early 2000s Atlanta rap, and explosive nu-metal. Since releasing his first tracks in 2017, the independent Indian American musician has swiftly gained buzz for his expansive take on EDM that draws from influences like James Blake, Mitski, Kaytranada, and Jai Wolf. After landing placements on Spotify’s Beats of Tomorrow playlist and making his live debut at last year’s Joy Ruckus Club 4 festival, Sethi released his debut album, Chromatic, in August 2022. On the ‘80s electronic-influenced project, Sethi captures the highs and lows of a romantic relationship and steps into a bolder, more colorful era of Air Apparent. .

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DEFINITIONS

BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of Color
AAPI: Asian American or Pacific Islander
Twitter Spaces: Live audio feature on Twitter
CS: Computer science

TAKEAWAYS

Children face racism as early as kindergarten.
Kids often forget about it but their parents remember. We saw this in Lisa’s episode as well in S1 E4.
Moving to a more diverse neighborhood can mean lower tolerance for racism, and hence a much more enjoyable experience for kids.
While the American south may lack the nuanced understanding or interest in conversations about race, there is a genuine interest in engaging in a positive way.
Finding others who share our experiences in our field of interest, being inspired by each other, supporting each other, and growing together is a powerful way to grow.

MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

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Jai Wolf – Bangladeshi-American music producer
Asian Creative Network – Facebook group
Tribes (book)
The Artist’s Way (book)
Minari (film)

CONTACT

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Hosts: Lazou & Ariadne Mila

Nuances: Our Asian Stories