New Releases Blue Ringed Baby & Kamī’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ drifts through genres & feelings In an age of overstimulation, the duo’s debut LP creates space to breathe with a lush fusion of breakbeats, ambience & glowing vocals
Tech Teenage Engineering channels soundsystem culture with EP-40 Riddim sampler It comes loaded with artist-designed drums, basslines, keys, effects, and multi-sampled instruments, plus a temporary bundle with the EP-2350 Ting microphone
Global News Artists to keep 100% of distribution royalties as part of new SoundCloud subscription The platform's new all-in-one artist subscription also offers features such as an on-demand vinyl service, artist storefronts and merch
Global News Zohran Mamdani campaigns in nightlife spaces across Brooklyn ahead of election day After visiting six venues, including queer party Papi Juice, he went on to win the mayor’s race by a landslide victory
Global News AlphaTheta halts rollout of CDJ-3000 firmware update following reports of "deleted" playlists Several artists have complained of "disastrous" issues as a result of the recent CDJ-3000 firmware update, which was originally landed on October 21
Mixmag Asia Radio: Catch a glimpse of DJ HI-C’s techno madness at Moment Festival Watch the five-time DMC World Champion guide us through the transformed forest in Tenkawa Village
Interviews Slowmouth is sending honest signals through his Morsecode label From Cheonan to Berlin, the producer reflects on humble beginnings, a growing imprint & Asia’s rising frequency; all after an anniversary event that was one for the books
Asia News Malaysia strengthens AI push with new Nvidia data centre in Johor The large-scale facility marks a US$2.36 billion collaboration aimed at supporting public AI services & sovereign AI development
Asia News Iconic Mumbai venue Blue Frog set to reopen in early 2026 Founder Mahesh Mathai says the return reflects India’s growing appetite for live music performances & commitment to discovering new talent
Interviews “The different DJ”: an unfiltered look inside the mind & sound of Hiroko Yamamura The Chicago sound flagbearer talks about identity, the significance of her Japan tour, her intuitive club philosophy, plus the fact that she has “no idea” why she ended up being a DJ
Film & TV New documentary to explore “final chapter” of David Bowie’s life and work Channel 4’s The Final Act features interviews with Bowie’s close collaborators
Global News AlphaTheta announces new 7-part Equal Beats podcast series hosted by Kikelomo Created to uplift dance music's female/non-binary changemakers, the first episode of Equal Beats features an interview with Indira Pagnotto
Global News Study finds that listening to music can lower dementia risk by up to 39% The research also suggests that music engagement was linked to a 17% lower incidence of cognitive impairment, improving day-to-day memory performances
Global News There won’t be raves held at Rome’s Colosseum, says director Newly appointed director Simone Quilici has dispelled speculation about the ancient landmark hosting DJs
Asia News Clockenflap 2025 adds new mobile theatre experience, Minimax: The Planets Created by festival Co-Founder Jay Hofmann-Forster, the work uses mobile structures, musicians, dancers & audience interaction
New Releases Javanese tradition meets ambient experimentation in ‘Dreaming in Gamelan’ The album features hand-built instruments, soft piano tones & smooth atmospheric details mixed in Dolby Atmos
Events Ambient maestro Kin Leonn leads Pulse/Drift: Deep Listening Session at RASA Part of the month-long Pulse/Drift programme, this three-hour session reflects how sound & image shape meaning across film & music
Asia News Kittenpop to host two-level creative takeover at The Warehouse Bangkok The Mumbai-based cross-disciplinary collective hosts its signature showcase of music, fashion & live art on November 8
Asia News Thai herbal inhaler gets recalled after FDA finds microbial contamination A batch of the Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 from last year was found to have exceeded microbial limits, though the company ensures other batches are safe
Features Mengzy Selects - 040 / October Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
Video Blog Rosalía teams up with Björk and Yves Tumor on new track ‘Berghain’ It lands ahead of the release of Rosalía’s fourth studio album ‘LUX’
Global News Rare memorabilia and possessions of Kraftwerk's Florian Schneider are up for auction Lots include an MS Synthi AKS suitcase synth used during the 'Autobahn' era, and the bicycle ridden by Schneider in the music video for Kraftwerk's 'Tour de France'
New Releases Taste of Blue returns after studio fire with label’s first release The Hong Kong-based artist channels renewal through music, with an original track by Domina plus a remix out via Prion Era
Features Here's the full tracklist from Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk's surprise b2b with Fred again.. History was made during Because Music's Beaubourg event at the Pompidou Centre in Paris on Saturday — here are all the tracks from Thomas Bangalter's first DJ set in 16 years
