The Observatory resident Nic Ford releases dystopian film score-esque EP

‘A Lust For Glory’ is an unsettling, ominous but meticulously executed piece of work

The Lighthouse Saigon to close permanently at end of this month

After nine years, the club will end operations with a final two-day farewell party on October 24 & 25

The Mixmag Asia Clubbing Guide: Seoul

Music-focused bars, minimalist temples of sound & dancefloors glowing until sunrise; get to know the city’s spaces home to a scene that’s progressive, diverse & full of energy

Nik Bentel Studio turns handbags into soundsystems

The Tati Fête Speaker & Mixer Bags are made from clear acrylic & fitted with real, working components for a portable DJ setup

Hong Kong venue SLAP 拍 announces closure later this month

The grassroots venue cites operational obstacles & financial pressure as reasons for shutting down

London’s Apron Records spotlights Asia’s underground on ‘Apron East Vol. 2’

The compilation drops October 10 on cassette & digital formats, with release parties in Tokyo & Seoul later this month

Huru Hara debuts in Kuala Lumpur with Dubrunner as headliner

The Singapore-Malaysia collective kicks off on October 18, spotlighting dub, breaks & leftfield bass

Sing Sing Theater celebrates 10 years with A Decade of Decadence

The venue kicks off its anniversary season on October 10 and announcing a stacked October–November line-up