HI Now Jams

Lovejack brings soulful vibes to Hawaii Kai’s Kapono’s at the Lounge

Lovejack performs his new album Queen of Hearts this Friday at Kapono’s Hawaii Kai, part of Aloha Fridays with live music and good vibes.

Haru Takauchi Quartet brings New York–Tokyo Jazz to an intimate Hawai‘i Kai stage

International jazz artist Haru Takauchi Quartet joins Hawai‘i’s top musicians for an intimate Jazz Dinner Show at Kapono’s at the Lounge on January 31.

Mele as healing: Starr Kalahiki’s intimate tribute to Queen Liliʻuokalani at The Velvet Monkey

Starr Kalahiki honors Queen Liliʻuokalani through mele in an intimate Velvet Monkey performance celebrating healing, lineage, and Hawaiian culture.

On the Rise: Ninamarie Bell takes flight at Kapono’s at the Lounge with “3 Little Birds”

HKF On The Rise artist Ninamarie Bell shines in a feature interview and this Saturday’s “3 Little Birds” show at Kapono’s at the Lounge.

soLUXE shares holiday harmony with new EP “soLUXE Christmas”

soLUXE celebrates the season with their new EP soLUXE Christmas, featuring soulful harmonies and heartfelt holiday originals.

Kona Brewing Hawaii rides the Eddie Aikau Wave with new “Paddle Out Kai & Lime” lager

Kona Brewing Hawaii releases Paddle Out, a Paʻakai & Lime Light Lager honoring Eddie Aikau and Hawaiʻi’s big wave culture.

SHIZUE debuts new music video and introduces Hawai‘i-born genre “UKE EDM”

Ukulele virtuosa SHIZUE unveils her new music video and the rise of UKE EDM, blending island roots with bold, modern electronic sound.

Celebrate the holidays with Kona Brewing Hawaii and support Hawaiian music at Makana Mele

Kona Brewing Hawaii offers holiday merch & gift cards. Join Dec 12 for Makana Mele Concert, supporting Hawaiian music scholarships.

Aloha Friday Mele with Kona Brewing Hawaii: Tehani & Bella Kalaʻi

Stream Kūʻē by Tehani & Bella and enter Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi’s final‑week sweepstakes!

Taimane takes the world by storm — new single “Pīkake Princess,” major performances, and a global tour ahead

Ukulele star Taimane soars: SF Symphony acclaim, new 'Pīkake Princess', HI Now set, Hawai‘i dates, and a 2026 U.S. tour ahead.