Features Pump up the rainbow: Asia’s queer scene is dancing with intent From protest to party, meet the crews from across Asia reinventing inclusive spaces for Pride Month
News Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder and legendary songwriter, has died The visionary musician was widely considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time and a major influence on pop music's recognition as an art form
New Releases Bønehead drops twin techno EPs ‘Schrødinger’ & ‘Quantum Decøherence’ Both four-trackers are filled with stripped-down grooves & introspective themes colliding
News Sama' Abdulhadi withdraws from Sónar over KKR ownership The Palestinian DJ and producer had been scheduled to perform at the festival on Friday
Asia News Enter the future: connect with us at Asia's largest AI conference, SuperAI Singapore Taking place on June 18-19, Mixmag Asia will be hosting a dedicated panel & booth in collaboration with EMC & Pulse Design (plus an afterparty, naturally!)
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
News Funk and soul pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82 The Family Stone singer was known for hits including ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me To Stay’
Features Excursions: Transport is taking over Bangkok with high vibrations & feel-good frequencies With a decade of parties behind them and a community in front, the collective’s story is one of sound, soul, and something unmistakably Thailand
New Releases Merzbow’s new album ‘Sedonis’ lands on Signal Noise this month Built from modular synths & homemade instruments, the release dropping June 27 channels monstrous energy
Asia News Haw Par Thrilla returns to Singapore’s most surreal venue this weekend Ice Cream Sundays x Darker Than Wax bring b2b sets, top selectors & custom visuals to Haw Par Villa’s Culture Courtyard
Asia News ryota tours Asia this summer with dates in seven cities The FULLHOUSE founder hits Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, Jakarta, Manila & Hong Kong from June 14 to July 5
News Sónar removes McDonalds and Coca-Cola as sponsors following pressure from BDS movement Palestinian DJ and producer Samaʼ Abdulhadi has urged the festival to "go further" ahead of her set next week
News Controversial ex-Colombian President reportedly attempting to make career as a DJ Iván Duque, who served as President of Colombia from 2018-2022, has been accused of failing to tackle the murders of activists during his tenure
News Glastonbury reveals full line-up, set times, and stage splits for 2025 Rumours are still swirling about this year’s secret sets and TBA slots
Asia News Composer and glitch musician Yasunao Tone has died aged 90 The Japanese artist was part of the pioneering Fluxus movement during the ‘60s and ‘70s
Events DUNIA announces three-month series at Ulu Cliffhouse in June The Mixmag Asia-supported series features Cristi Cons, Mateo Dufour & Hearthug alongside regional talents
Features The Mixmag Asia Music Guide: Japan From Tokyo basements to concrete sanctuaries in Osaka and riverfront spaces of Kyoto, dive into the venues, bars, and record stores where the country's pulse truly lives
Music Aili’s ‘Damewadame/Shindara’ turns heavy topics into club-ready tracks One channels urgency around club consent with a percussive edge; the other reflects on the afterlife before diving into acid-laced intensity
News NDAs in music “silence” victims of abuse, according to new parliament report The report argues that NDAs should be banned in cases involving "sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination"
New Releases New Indonesian experimental label RAMPAK G drops debut VA The strong start melds Indonesian rhythms with African GQOM, featuring tracks by founders sujaatse, wazabii & Sanjonas
Asia News 139 arrested in two-week Singapore-wide crackdown The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore operation from May 18–30 uncovered over US$480.000 worth of drugs with investigations ongoing
News David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar
News The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder
New Releases Theus Mago to drop debut album ‘MUN/SEA’ via DGTL From euphoric synths to shadowy electro & spoken word, the album reflects a personal tribute to fatherhood
Asia News Yella Sky Sound & Dave Baransano to make SEA debut at International Dub Gathering The Indonesian artists from will perform on one of the Spanish festival’s main stages on June 21
News Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct
Features Back to the Island: New photobook captures the sun-drenched zenith of late '90s to early '00s Ibiza clubbing With photos taken at some of the White Isle's most iconic parties between 1998 and 2003, Photographer Dean Chalkley's new book acts as a time machine to Ibiza's illustrious, hedonistic heyday
News Dozens left without Glastonbury tickets after luxury glamping company goes bust Tickets booked through Yurtel will no longer be fulfilled after the company announced it had ceased trading earlier this month
