Activist group claims to have scraped 86 million songs from Spotify

The group, named Anna’s Archive, says it now plans to release that music online

Mixmag Asia Radio 166: Radio Revolution & DJ Bowlcut at Morsecode’s anniversary night

Two standout mixes from South Korea's underground mainstays

Wiz Khalifa given 9-month jail sentence in Romania for smoking weed on stage

A Romanian appeals court overturned a fine against the US rapper concerning an incident that took place at Beach, Please! Festival in 2024

Seoul’s Audeum Audio Museum wins Special Prize at Prix Versailles

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s design has been recognised in the World’s Most Beautiful Museums category at the global architecture & design competition

Listen to MKDVB’s cosmic take on Christmas from 2018

The album draws on vintage holiday tapes & experimental electronics to create a seasonal listen that feels oddly timeless

Conviction overturned by judge in murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

One of two men found guilty of the 2002 murder has been acquitted, with a judge noting there was “unsatisfactory” evidence

Artists exciting us in 2025 / December

Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!

Inside The Gathering 2025: exploring access, collaboration & sustainable music futures

Insights from the artist-led discussions & perspectives from Amsterdam Dance Event leadership on how connection, decentralisation & infrastructure underpin electronic music across borders