Asia News Shutter Rhythms turns hawker stall into platform for experimental DJ sets Founder Suffyan Safi speaks on how this project aims to challenge stereotypes about electronic music in the Lion City
Features Bold, visionary, resilient: why MUTEK.JP is seen as a beacon for audiovisual innovation Elle Katayama shares how she experienced Asia's sole MUTEK edition that continues to redefine the underground
New Releases mu”he’s 'Rain Dance' EP is a stormy techno trip that hypnotises Out via PARNASSUS, the release packs two original heaters plus remixes from Toru Ikemoto & Dayzero
Asia News Four Asian nightclubs enter World’s 100 Best Clubs 2024 list Zouk Singapore, CÉ LA VI, Savaya & WOMB secure spots on the Nightlife International Association's coveted rankings
Features Turn up for good: charities in Asia to back this holiday season Give a little, feel a lot—with this list, we're inviting you to spread some meaningful joy!
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
News Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less
Music More Rice Records unites 30+ Asian producers for 7-year anniversary compilations The compilations feature representation from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam
Asia News New independent space SLAP 拍 launches with 12-hour opening party The 150 pax multiple-room venue in Hong Kong opens with an all-local line-up on December 28
Features The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2024 The DJs who defined 2024, spanning pioneers, cult heroes, idols, thought-leaders and more
News Lady Gaga’s next album will reportedly be informed by “industrial” dance music She has reportedly collaborated with Gesaffelstein and other unannounced DJs and producers on the upcoming ‘LG7’
News Drum'n'bass streams have increased by 94% in the past three years, according to data from Spotify According to the streaming platform Chase & Status, Rudimental and Bou are among the genre's most streamed artists
Asia News Malaysian attendees at Djakarta Warehouse Project report police misconduct With 400+ Malaysian citizens allegedly arrested, organisers Ismaya Live have issued a statement, while Indonesian police deny the claims & promise an internal review
New Releases Indra7 dives into dark disco & acid breaks on new EP ‘Love Song’ Out via SALA Records, it also features remixes by the label’s residents Reno Renatama & Masguna
Asia News Victor Ruiz, Giorgia Angiuli, Ash Roy & more to perform at CULTR in Kochi Set for early January, the festival teams up with Funk’N Around, Maushi, & Soupherb Records for 3 days at Bolgatty Palace
Music Pette Shabu releases debut album ‘SPRAK’ The experimental hip hop record by the Filipino rapper is boldly creative & singularly exciting
Features Mixmag Asia's ultimate Xmas gift guide Something for every music lover whether they've been nice or otherwise; cool tech, trendy gear, and culture-driven must-haves.
Asia News Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso & global musical icon, dies at 73 He recently made history as the first Indian musician to win 3 awards in a single night at the 2024 Grammys
Green Room BLOND:ISH to release new vinyl LP made from used cooking oil The record, made from biogenic waste, aims to promote a “circular economy”
Asia News Tokyo set to adopt 4-day workweek to spark baby boom The scheme, set to start in April 2025, aims to boost critical fertility rate & improve work-life balance
New Releases SYS Sister Sounds releases all Asian female/NB compilation The release, featuring producers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and many more, will donate all its profits to PARA Foundation
Features Mixmag Asia's best music of 2024 Prepare to embrace the sheer audacity of sounds emerging from Asia & the Asian diaspora
News Aphex Twin releases surprise 38-track compilation ‘Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023)’ Released via Warp, the compilation combines the one-off vinyl releases sold at the IDM legend’s recent live shows
News Posthumous MC Conrad album to land in 2025, ‘Con*Natural’ All proceeds from the record will go toward the MC Conrad Foundation supporting independent artists
Features AVENUE Singapore is your best bet for a chic night out on the town From midweek pick-me-ups to high-energy weekends, this intimate venue delivers music, cocktails & decadence in perfect harmony
Asia News Precious Bloom to headline RASA’s NYE event This marks the duo's first indoor live show in Singapore & the venue’s final public preview before its official launch
News “Producers deserve to get paid for their work”: Music data service KUVO powered by DJ Monitor gets industry backing The tech means DJs don't need to manually submit set lists for royalties to be paid to producers, and there is also no cost for venues to participate
Music Howie Lee creates stunning soundscapes for Escape from the Trilateral Slopes OST Alongside rapper Xia Zhiyu & composer Ren Dingyi, the Mintone Records release blends hip-hop, Southeast Asian folk & modern mysticism
