In this episode of Labyrinth of the First Gen, we sit down with the Electronic Sound Collective, a genre-defying music group born from NYC’s immigrant roots. These first-generation artists blend diasporic rhythms, Afro-Latin influences, and electronic sounds to create music that is both healing and revolutionary.

From playing underground shows during uncertain times to intentionally creating music for peace, the Collective shares how their migration stories, cultural heritage, and life in New York City shape their identity & belonging, artistry, and entrepreneurship journey as a collective.

“We play for peace very intentionally… to not only play for peace but to create peace within ourselves. Because if we're at peace, then the frequency that we push out is automatically of peace.”—Manifest, Electronic Sound Collective

Whether you’re into global fusion, immigrant stories, or exploring how music builds cultural bridges, this episode dives deep into the power of sound as resistance, healing, and connection.

🎶 Topics include:

• First-gen and immigrant identity in music

• How NYC influences artistic reinvention

• Building a music collective as a first-generation entrepreneurship journey

• Using sound to foster community, belonging, and diaspora connection

• For more information on Electronic Sound Collective, visit

  Instagram@ESCNY23 or Email Electricsound68@gmail.com