ImaginAsian Radio has the latest in celebrity interviews, news from Asia, music events, live radio performances, Bhangra, hip hop, punk rock, acoustic songwriters, Bollywood countdowns, and the very best in Asian American music!

Hear it live right now on www.ImaginAsianRadio.com.

ImaginAsian Radio has a new MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ImaginAsianRadio.

Add us as your friend!

PaperDoll delivers pop at its best, blending shrewd instrumentation with solid hooks and refreshingly honest vocals. Formed in 2004 in New York’s Lower East Side, the group recently recorded a 10-song album with producer Nick Hard (The Bravery, Aberdeen City, The Perfects) and executive producer Bryce Wilson (Brandy, Beyonce, Big Boi, Hilary Duff, Whitney Houston, Groove Theory).

In last week’s issue of ImaginAsian Radio Newsletter, we reported that the PaperDoll show this Thursday, February 28th, 2008, had sold out. For all those who are disappointed that they missed out on their chance to see this great band crank out some old and new material at B.B. Kings, don’t fret. The band has announced another show due to overwhelming demand, and the best part is that the price of admission includes free drinks. For more information, please see the Events section below or log on to www.paperdollband.com.

MUD - In 2001, MUD launched itself upon the San Francisco indie music scene. The band's raw guitar riffs, heavy bass grooves, and intricate songwriting skills produce a unique collection of melodic, hard-edged, and energetic sounds. The result is a blend of punk's energy and incredibly catchy, concise and singable hooks, drawing comparisons to successful crossover bands like Jawbreaker, Green Day, Blondie, NOFX, and Letters to Cleo. MUD recently signed to San Francisco indie label Talking House Records.

MUD will be playing at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, California next week with The Downfalls and The Paper Sons. This is MUD's first time playing at the Rickshaw Stop, and the show will also be the CD release party for The Downfalls. Don't miss your chance to catch MUD in action before they head off to Austin, Texas for SXSW. For more information, please see the Events section below or simply visit www.mudsf.com.

The Five Points Mission – This weekly open mic has been around for what seems like forever. Formerly named Teabag, Five Points Mission changed their name to commemorate the area where the Silk Road Café is located. Their stage has been graced by a who’s who of Asian American musicians; Flow Sik, Maggie Kim, Kevin So, Johnny Hi-Fi, and Heather Park, just to name a few.

This week, they are celebrating the Leap Year with pre-booked performances from Hogwild, Danny Katz, Alice Matiz, Rich Kameda, Hilary Schwartz, Nikki Chawla and a special spotlight performance from Soul/R&B/Hip-Hop artist M. Josephine. For more information, please see the Events section below or log on to www.nycfivepoints.com.

Pete Miser - Originally from Portland, Oregon, Pete Miser has been b-boying, bombing, backspinning and battling since hip hop first took seed in the Northwest. He has traveled the world with his music both as a solo artist and as the DJ for Arista recording artist Dido, appearing on Late Night with David Letterman and the MTV Video Music Awards. He currently makes his home in Brooklyn, NY, where he is equally busy on the mic, in the studio, and on the turntables.

Pete recently released a song, "Open Letter 2 Obama," which features Jin da Emcee and shows his support of the presidential hopeful. Most recently, Bacardi has tapped this talented young man to use one of the songs off his upcoming album for a commercial. You can check out the song dedicated to Obama and check out the spot under his Blog at www.myspace.com/petermiser.

10 - Mann Tu Talbat Album / Film: Super Star
9 - Tum Mile Album / Film: My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
8 - Pehli Nazar Mein Album / Film: Race
7 – Ajnabi Album / Film: Super Star
6 - Race Saanson Ki Album / Film: Race
5 – Manzar Album / Film: Sunday
4 - Khwaja Mere Khwaja Album / Film: Jodhaa-Akbar
3 - Jogi Aaya Album / Film: Black and White
2 – Maa Album / Film: Taare Zameen Par
1 - Jashn-E-Baharaa Album / Film: Jodhaa-Akbar

For all of you in Los Angeles, California, we hope that you were able to score a ticket to see Kollaboration 8. ImaginAsian Radio heard that it was a great show and the Asian American celebrities in attendance were off the hook. This week, don’t miss your chance to booze up while listening to great music from PaperDoll at Crash Mansion.

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Monday-Friday, 3-4pm EST, Online Only They're more fun than a suitcase full of spider monkeys. You must check out their new hip hop grooves!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm EST, Online Only What's new, hot, and very debatable? Hear it on this show!

Fill in the conversation bubble and we'll select the best answer. The lucky winner will receive an ever-intriguing mystery gift bag! Want to find out what secrets lie hidden inside? Then send your answers to radio@iatv.tv with 'Caption Contest' in the subject line.

Send us your poetry, spoken word, short skits, and spoofs. The best one of the week will be produced and wired on ImaginAsian Radio! You will also win a set of CDs and t-shirts (another nice little goodie bag)!

Cynthia Lin – Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Symphony Space – New York City
Cost: Not Available

Ishle Park – Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Asian Poetry Night - 179 K’ Road, Auckland
Cost: Not Available

PaperDoll – Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Crash Mansion - 243 42nd Street, New York City
Cost: $10

Phonofly – Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Elbo Room – 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Cost: $6

AAMS #12 – Friday, March 7th, 2008
Retox Lounge - 628 20th Street, San Francisco
Cost: Not Available

MUD – Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Rickshaw Stop - 155 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA.
Cost: Not Available

Taiyo – Sunday, March 16th, 2008
Bowery Poetry Club - 308 Bowery, New York City
Cost: Not Available

Sub Swara – Friday, March 7th, 2008
Love - 179 MacDougal St., New York City
Cost: Not Available

DJ Shy – Saturday, March 1st, 2008
Planet Funk – Sherman Oaks, California
Cost: Not Available

Kevin So – Thursday, March 6th, 2008
BANJO JIM’S - 700 East 9th Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available