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Point of Origin opens 2025 with South Korean supergroup, Balming Tiger. The group functions more like a multi-media art collective than a band, with nine members who do everything from songwriting, music production, and video direction, to A&R and artist management. Balming Tiger are also progenitors for a new kind of K-Pop, calling the multi-media mastery of the genre while retaining majority control of their music, which is anything but traditional. Despite political tension making global news in Korea, Sameer connects with both the band's frontman and their founder/creative director to discuss K-Pop, dreams, and the peril of too much ambition. Follow Balming Tiger on Instagram, YouTube Listen to Balming Tiger on Spotify, SoundCloud Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer sits down with London-based modern Renaissance man, Bakar, with whom Young the Giant shared a stage while on tour with Cage The Elephant. Known for his experimental indie rock style and viral hit "Hell N Back," this summer marked Bakar's first touring experience in the US. After months of talking on tour, he and Sameer finally record the conversation, reflecting on their summer and diving into what makes Bakar who he is. Listen as they discuss Bakar’s life playlist, Camden Town, tour tea, and lazy journalism. Follow Bakar on Instagram, X and TikTok Listen to Artist on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer Gadhia reconnects with audio didact and musical sponge David Sanders, better known as Jean Dawson. Jean grew up in Tijuana Mexico where he rode the bus into the US for school every day. He even taught himself to play piano on a drawing of a keyboard on the back of his school notebook. Caught between two countries and classifications, Jean and Sameer connected over the feeling of not belonging when he was first on Point of Origin four years prior. The two met in person two years later when Jean opened up for Young The Giant, and then reconnect on Point of Origin a few days before Jean's new album Glimmer of God is released. Sameer calls the album "top-to-bottom masterful." Listen as they discuss Jean Dawson's life playlist, hot sauce in Spain, and mystery birds. Follow Jean Dawson on Instagram / TikTok / X Listen to Jean Dawson's new album Glimmer of God Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer talks with psychedelic, India-based crooner group Peter Cat Recording Co. which consists of Suryakant Sawhney, Karan Singh, Dhruv Bhola, Rohit Gupta, and Kartik Sundareshan. The band seamlessly pairs the styles of cabaret, jazz, soul, Bollywood show tunes, and indie rock. Listen as they discuss the cultural mechanics of Anime, songwriting, and the best psychedelics for the studio. Follow Peter Cat Recording Co. on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Listen to Peter Cat Recording Co.'s new album BETA Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer Gadhia and the incomparable UK icon Beabadoobee re-connect years after she was featured in one of Point of Origin's first episodes. Since their first conversation in 2021, she's seen exponential growth as an artist, going from being a true bedroom pop artist to recording in Rick Rubin's infamous Shangri-La studio in Malibu. Sameer and Bea catch up about her featured track "Beaches" off of her recently released third studio album This Is How My Tomorrow Moves, unconventional love, and the model minority myth. Follow Beabadoobee on Instagram / TikTok / Facebook / X Listen to This Is How My Tomorrow Moves Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

This month, Sameer sits down with Abraham, Angel, Israel, and Momo Boyd, the prodigy siblings who make up soft rock band Infinity Song. The incredibly talented family discusses moving to New York City to pursue music and their start as choir directors under their father's leadership. They connect with Sameer on early musical influences, busking in New York City, and getting signed to Roc Nation by Jay-Z. Listen to the full episode now. Follow Infinity Song on Instagram / TikTok / Facebook / YouTube Listen to Metamorphosis Complete by Infinity Song Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer speaks with Bangladesh native, Dameer. The two not only almost share the same name, they share a history in the same village of Bangladesh; where Dameer is from, and where Sameer's family fled from many years ago. The two talk about Dameer's transition to Dance music, including his June feature track "Sun." They also discuss generational trauma, Deshi not Desi, and the invisible lines all around us. Follow Dameer on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Listen to Dameer on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and YouTube Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer sits down with Baekhyun Hwong, the Korean-American non-binary singer-songwriter and guitarist known professionally as NoSo. NoSo discusses their debut album Stay Proud of Me, which is a heartwrenching look at the modern Korean-American and queer experience in America. This month's featured track "I Feel You" comes off of the debut album. Listen as they talk about screenwriting, childhood homes, and attractive swim instructors. Follow NoSo on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Listen to NoSo on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Follow Point of Origin on Instagram and TikTok Listen to Point of Origin ad free on SiriusXM Follow Sameer Gadhia on Instagram

Sameer reconnects with the inimitable resident alien Dreamer Isioma, and features their new single "In My Head." This is a part 2 episode, as Isioma was one of Point of Origin's first features close to 4 years ago, when Isioma was only 20 years old and brimming with optimism. In this episode, Dreamer discusses their upcoming project Solar Sonatas Vol. 1, and they go backwards in time to their point of origin in Nigeria. Listen to "In My Head": https://symphony.to/dreamer-isioma/in-my-head Follow Dreamer Isioma: IG / FB / X / YT Follow Point of Origin: IG / TT / Web Follow Sameer Gadhia: IG

Sameer speaks with the illustrious singer-songwriter and GRAMMY award-winning musician Brittany Howard. The former Alabama Shakes singer talks about her recent single “Prove It To You,” the third one off her new solo album, “What Now,” released on February 9. Sameer’s conversation with Brittany touches on her various musical inspirations like Barry Manilow and Paula Abdul, and she offers advice to new up-and-coming artists. They also discuss mental health on tour and share their personal interests, like parenting, farming, fishing and much more.