New Releases Malaa’s Alter Ego drops high-octane track ‘Make It Work’ The experimental counterpart serves up a fusion of hard techno, glitchy electro & UK garage influences
News More music released in a single day in 2024 than the entirety of 1989, study shows A past report found that 120,000 tracks are currently added to streaming services each day
New Releases Matt FX’s new groove-heavy EP takes inspiration from his recent Asia & Americas tour The irresistible three-tracker is Matt FX at his best, and also shows a whole new side to the producer
Events Clockenflap x Mixmag Asia official afterparties with MESSIE, Crybaby, Sim0ne, Y U QT & Sam Alfred Mixmag Asia partners with Umami & 0159 for 3 exclusive afterparties at Soho House on November 29-December 1
Features The Bandung Odyssey: unveiling the city's underground scene & creative vanguard DJ & producer Hary ‘Munir’ Septiandri, famous as the disco re-edit act Midnight Runners, introduces us to the city that deeply influenced his career
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
New Releases Ahadadream & Nikki Nair drop ‘Read My Mind’ with PRVNA & Razor The percussive powerhouse is already doing its rounds, and we’re expecting to hear it a lot more this year
News “I feel very existential”: Skrillex vows to “go independent” after release of next project The DJ and producer is cutting ties with long-affiliated label Atlantic Records after 15 years
Asia News MUTEK.JP presents avant-garde line-up & multi-venue experience in Tokyo 3 days of cutting edge music, immersive audiovisuals & innovative digital art in the heart of the city this weekend
Asia News Milkman returns to Mumbai’s Famous Studios for Groove X Festival in December After 5 years, the collective is “returning to the warehouse where it all began” says founder Jai Anand
Asia News Ravers in China speak out on freedom, pressure & the underground scene An article by AP News discusses the country’s hidden rave culture amid a growingly controlled society
News DJ AG launches fundraiser to support independent artists The viral internet sensation dubbed “the most important DJ in the UK” is intent on giving a platform to lesser known musicians
News Outernet and Tate launch abstract art installation soundtracked by Four Tet The electronic compositions will accompany abstract digital paintings by Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby
Features Inside ‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story’ — could this be the greatest jungle film ever made? The tragic, triumphant jungle documentary is currently selling out cinemas in the UK. From the world premiere to the directors’ 25-year struggle to honour an underground legend, Ewen Cook goes behind the scenes of an instant classic that has the drum 'n' bass world in a spiritual frenzy
Asia News Peggy Gou to headline Squid Game 2: The Rave at London's Drumsheds Netflix will celebrate the upcoming second season of its hit show with an Korean line-up, with support from Yu Su and Mogwaa
Fashion Desa Potato Head's new swimwear collection is inspired by Balinese philosophy The line features items like rash guards & swim shorts that blend bold designs with sustainable materials
Asia News Kneecap to perform charity gig fundraising for humanitarian aid in Palestine The trio will be joined on the line-up by Primal Scream, Paul Weller, and Liam Bailey
New Releases SABIWA, Queimada & Nathan L bring an unsettling beauty on 'Sons of _' The haunting 30-minute listen expertly blends familiar with otherworldly with an undecipherable serenity
Video Blog Myanmar’s hypnotize. Radio Session hits milestone 50th episode Recorded live on a moving truck through Yangon, the video showcases a deep set by local talent emjoy
News Björk's new sound installation will "recreate" extinct animal calls Set to take over Centre Pompidou in Paris, Natural Manifesto hopes to “remind citizens of the raw vitality of endangered creatures”
Asia News Dialled In heads to South Asia to host free creative workshops The UK collective stops by Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to discuss music production, funding, community building and more
Features Artists exciting us in 2024 / November Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you should keep an eye and ear out for
Asia News New two-room community space in Singapore, RASA, opens in January 2025 The venue's interior is designed by Berlin’s Studio Karhard—the team behind Berghain
New Releases Sanjonas drops ruthlessly raw EP ‘Incunabula Heroes: Decisive Battle’ The follow-up to his successful 2023 EP takes no prisoners in its abrasive reality-reflecting sound
News Swedish House Mafia's Steve Angello says the group “scrapped” their forthcoming album Angello opened up about the group's abandoned second album, which was set to follow up 2022's 'Paradise Again'
New Releases Patchworks & DJ Slowz drop fresh spins on Saigon Soul Revival's ‘Đám Cưới Nhà Em’ The ska track gets infused with nuances of traditional Vietnamese instrumentation & new wave
Asia News Bangkok-based initiative Music4Solidarity to host fundraiser event series, BKK4GAZA With 40 artists performing across 4 venues, all proceeds will be donated to charities supporting Palestine
Music Herrensauna return with third instalment of compilation series The Berlin-based label and queer collective have involved Sepehr, Roza Terenzi, Cora, Sexapil and more as it celebrates its ninth anniversary
