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While K-pop artists tend to utilize various teaser photos and video clips to promote new songs to fans, the members of Stray Kids will be appearing on Apple Music's airwaves to give more details about the group's upcoming album, ATE.
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In the kickoff episode of All About Stray Kids Radio (premiering today, July 8th on Apple Music 1), members Bang Chan and Felix share new details about the group's upcoming mini-album ATE (out July 19th), look back on their latest single, and discuss their latest playlist additions, their current favorite games, and other insights into SKZ's music.
Felix said that the overall concept of ATE is “something we've never done before.” Bang Chan agreed, saying that not only is the title track fresh, “the other songs are [are] And everything is so different…what we recorded just shows a different side of Stray Kids.”
In their charming Australian accents, the musical pals also spoke about why Stray Kids' version of the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Lose My Breath” featuring Charlie Puth is “a little special.” The duo also shared other songs on their current playlist, including Avril Lavigne's “Complicated,” Linkin Park's “New Divide,” King Nu's “Ichizu” and Avicii's “Wake Me Up!”
STAY can listen to the premiere episode of All About Stray Kids Radio, which will premiere on July 8 at 10pm ET on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_StrayKidsRadio. Subsequent episodes will be released every Tuesday, and All About Stray Kids Radio will also be available on demand for Apple Music subscribers after it airs on Apple Music 1. Each episode will also be available on Apple Podcasts one hour after it airs. Here is the podcast trailer for the show.
Ahead of tonight's full episode (where much more information will no doubt be revealed), check out some exclusive footage and show artwork that Billboard was able to share ahead of the broadcast.
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On what fans can expect from ATE:
Felix: It's been about nine months since our comeback.
Bang Chan: Yeah, about how many months? Um, about eight months?
Felix: I did. [“Lose My Breath”] So, fans are definitely wondering, “Hey, what's the concept and color of this comeback album?” This is definitely something we've never done before, it's the first time we've done this kind of concept, and the style of music is very different. But I think you can say, “Oh, this song is definitely Stray Kids' style.” You know?
Bang Chan: This is something we've never done before. But not only the title song, all the other songs are very different. But in the end, they're things we created and recorded. We're just showing a different side of Stray Kids.
Felix: I think it fit the song well.
Bang Chan: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everyone did really well.
Felix: It matches our colors very well.
About “Lose My Breath (Stray Kids Version)”:
Bang Chan: In this song, all eight of us have our voices in it, so I think it's a more special song. Do you understand? Also, this is a very special song for Stray Kids.
Felix: Well, it's not a song we do all the time, but I think we recorded and prepared it well because it's a song we do.
Bang Chan: For the most part, 3RACHA was in charge of the direction of this song. But everyone did a really great job, so I applaud all the members. Also, it's been getting really hot lately, so listening to “Lose My Breath” on this hot day makes me feel a little cooler.
Felix: Yes. No matter how hot it is, like 35 degrees, [Celsius]but it's still good to listen, you know?
Bang Chan and Felix's favorite Stray Kids songs:
Felix: What is your favorite Stray Kids song?
Bang Chan: Bro, that's difficult! I can't choose! [Laughs.] do you have?
Felix: Actually… [my favorite was] “Domino.”
Bang Chan: “DOMINO”? “DOMINO” is pretty good. “DOMINO” is my alarm clock.
Felix: Oh really?
Bang Chan: It was noisy from the start. [Singing.] And then I wake up right away and I'm like, “Ahhh!”
Bang Chan and Felix talk about their hobbies:
Felix: Is there anything you're interested in these days?
Bang Chan: Ah, I'm interested… I don't know… You see, I've been playing Genshin a lot lately.
Felix: Well, I play a lot of Genshin. Same for me.
Bang Chan: Sometimes you bring a console into your schedule.[s]we play Tekken together. Um, what else? I'm interested in soccer.
Felix: Did you play soccer?
Bang Chan: Yeah.
Felix: Oh yeah.
Bang Chan: Yes. I play futsal with the members and other friends.
Felix: Oh yeah.
Bang Chan: Um, what else am I doing? I've been trying to exercise more often lately.
Felix: Oh. Oh, I have more hobbies… I have about three hobbies.
Bang Chan: I think so.
Felix: For example, training, soccer, and Genshin.
Bang Chan: Honestly, yeah, that's true. It makes sense. Because, you know me. I think a lot. And I try to get out of my mind. I mean, I try to find a hobby. [Laughs.]
Felix: That was good.