In celebration of the Lunar New Year, independent artist and producer Tony Frissore releases his luminous new single “Island Lantern Festival.” Blending laid-back lo-fi textures with gentle reggae undertones, the track creates a warm, transportive soundscape that captures glowing lanterns drifting through a tropical night — calm, hopeful, and quietly joyful.
Built on soft beats, relaxed flutes, and subtle global influences, “Island Lantern Festival” invites listeners into a reflective yet uplifting atmosphere. The reggae-inspired rhythm adds a sunlit sway beneath the lo-fi foundation, making it perfect for late-night listening, quiet celebrations, or moments of intention as the new year begins.
Timed perfectly with Lunar New Year festivities — a season of fresh starts, prosperity, and shared light — the single channels the holiday’s spirit through mood and texture rather than spectacle. The result is a modern, cross-cultural gem that feels both intimate and timeless.
“Island Lantern Festival” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
About Tony Frissore
Musician, producer, and global groove explorer Tony Frissore blends funk, jazz, reggae, lo-fi, and modern influences to craft music that entertains while asking deeper questions about power, culture, and human behavior. Educated in Boston and New Orleans, he honed his love for jam sessions and live energy before building connections with top DJs and club owners across Europe. Today, he performs with Pop Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio.
Tony’s music has appeared on MTV, Discovery, TLC, HGTV, OWN, and DIY Network, and has been heard and Shazammed in over 150 countries. His catalog includes the 2008 EDM mix “The Übermix,” 2012 hip-hop singles, the 2019 “Black Market Mix,” the quarantine-era downtempo album “Quarantine Chronicles,” multiple 2025 singles, and the 2026 release “Four Walls.”