New Releases Handpicked kicks off 2025 with Ray Mono’s minimal masterclass ‘Capo’ The EP comes with two originals plus remixes by Mihai Popoviciu & Techu
Asia News Artitude Galeria to soft launch new sub-section Printroom with artist showcase The RSVP-only event on January 23 features the works of Kiat, Louisa Raj & Bowljaboy, celebrating Singapore’s art scene
New Releases Raja Rani’s ‘The Indian Italian’ EP bridges cultures & club-ready sounds Out January 24 via Aqualabian Records, the three-tracker blends South Asian & Italian influences with acid house, disco & indie dance
Film & TV Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands has written a “techno" score for new Mussolini TV series According to director Joe Wright, the eight-part series on the Italian fascist leader’s rise to power will have a “‘90s rave aesthetic”
Asia News Kelab Jannah invites DJ Fart in the Club to MDLR on January 24 The event on January 24 coincides with Singapore Art Week and will also feature ITEK plus a debut performance by Jeanut
Watch: Dipha Barus takes his beats to the streets Enjoy the full coffee cart DJ set for Jago Pesta featuring Dipha’s own hits, Indonesian classics, and countless bangers
Asia News Hong Kong music community to honour DJ Kulu with memorial event The evening on January 21 will feature live performances, tributes & a commemorative video with submissions invited via email
Features Artists exciting us in 2025 / January Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!
News Madlib loses “decades of music and equipment” in LA wildfires The producer – who’s sat on rare and unreleased music for years – lost his home in the fires
Galleries Behind the Lens: a visual diary of Teng’s journey through China Offering a glimpse into his six-stop tour across the country, Teng captures the energy and essence of each city—from Dali's tranquil landscapes to Changsha's dynamic crowds and beyond
Video Blog Dungi Sapor teams up with Nebulosa on striking video for lead single ‘Cha Cha’ The debut album weaves fun-loving house, UKG/bass, techno, and more with Taiwan’s aboriginal heritage
News Marlon Hoffstadt pauses set at Wildlands Festival to urge fans to “drink water” and “chill a fucking bit” The artist has since said that people should educate themselves on drug safety after seeing “so many” fans passing out at Aussies festivals
Galleries Humans of Wonderfruit 2024 in their element Adrianna Cheung's Canon F1 & Olympus mju capture the energy of The Fields & its inhabitants during those four days in Pattaya
News TikTok confirms that it will shut down in the US by January 19 if ban is upheld The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ByteDance-owned app's appeal against the ban later today
Interviews Megatronic redefines what it means to blend artistry with activism With initiatives championing inclusivity & amplifying SWANA voices, she’s reshaping the narrative of inclusivity in electronic music
Asia News Sunda Festival announces full line-up ahead of second edition in April This year's event opens at MDLR featuring Antal, followed by the main festival with 30+ artists set to perform
News Home Office considers reclassifying Ketamine as a Class A drug The UK government is seeking "expert advice" as illegal use of the party drug, which is currently a Class B substance, has soared to record levels
News Tupac murder suspect files motion to dismiss homicide case Duane 'Keffe D' Davis pleaded not guilty to murdering the rapper during a court hearing in November 2023
News Lupe Fiasco to become professor of hip hop on new university course Johns Hopkins University’s Bachelor's in hip hop is the first American course of its kind
Film & TV Nicole Kidman parties at New York club BASEMENT in erotic thriller film Babygirl Eagle-eyed fans spotted the techno venue upon the release of the Halina Reijn-directed flick last week
News Discogs members catalogued a record-breaking 105,7 million pieces of music in 2024 An average of 2 million music items were added each week, with Charli XCX's 'Brat' featuring in over 40,000 collections
Asia News Mixmag Asia presents Circuits—a new tour series celebrating Asia's underground sounds The series kicks off this month with events in Singapore & Manila, championing the venues, artists & scenes we hold dear
New Releases NU-S3RVO unveils debut compilation ‘NU-S3RVO Vol.1’ Featuring 7 producers blending leftfield techno, IDM & bass with Eastern cultural narratives
News Ibiza to issue £2,500 fines to tourists breaking new alcohol rules in San Antonio Updated penalties on alcohol sales and consumption will hit the White Isle this year
News Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg sample song from UK learning disabilities charity The pair surprised the London charity with the release of their new track ‘Outta Da Blue’
Music Lemonfacer releases breaks-heavy masterclass EP ‘Cirrostratus’ Complete with a remix from B E N N, the EP is out now via the always-exciting Japanese label Hekdb
News Glastonbury Festival’s profits more than doubled in 2024 to £5.9 million The festival responded to criticism last week, saying it donates millions to charity
