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Seriously brings to you five songs that show off their talent for melancholy yet fresh songwriting, blending hints of K-pop (aka Korean popular music) and British pop within the context of an American rock sound and sensibility. Four young Asian American men of Korean and Vietnamese descent who grew up in Orange County California, the members of this adverbially-named band, Seriously are Chris Pham (Vocals/ Acoustic Guitar), Joshua Baek (Bass), Alex Yi (Electric Guitar) and Philip Park (Drums). Seriously s debut EP is a refreshing introduction to an emerging Asian American music scene that takes a nod from the growing interest in Asian popular culture around the globe akin to international stars Rain and Boa. The subject matter of Seriously s songs seem typical enough about lost love and relationships, yet their CD is peppered with moments of wisdom and raw honesty which reveal their youthful sense of idealism and hope. Seriously s signature melancholy-hued optimism is effortlessly blended in a sonic mix of K-pop s over-the-top drama, the catchy hooks of 90s Britpop bands, and the edginess of American rock.