How Star Festival defied Japan’s Dance Ban Law and thrived

Elle Katayama chats with founder Yoshioka Toyokazu on the Osaka & Kyoto-based festival’s rebellious roots, turning restrictions into innovation against “Fūeiho” law

Ben UFO handpicks Gonno to launch RASA’s Curated By series

Launching February 15, the new initiative sees Ben UFO stepping into a curatorial role, selecting Gonno for a night of house, techno & acid explorations

J Dilla honoured with street name in Detroit

Alongside the street, which is located close to the beatmaker's home, the city has also declared February 7 "J Dilla day"

Colombian President claims cocaine "is no worse than whisky"

Gustavo Petro said if cocaine "was sold like wine" the drug trafficking industry would be obsolete

Sounds, sleep & wakefulness: Michael Diamond on how sonics shape the mind

Henry Cooper speaks to the artist/researcher about his work, the correlations between sounds & synapses, his interviews with world-class DJs plus his new dreamlike EP ‘Placid Wakefulness’

Hong Kong: VG+ invites Jane Fitz

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Norsicaa brings her eclectic groove to Asia this month

Catch her gigs in Thailand, Indonesia & Hong Kong from February 14 to March 1

CÉ LA VI hosts GRAMMY winner & techno pioneer Dubfire on February 22

Catch him live in Singapore for another night of masterful minimalistic soundscapes—tickets on sale now