New Releases Strange Fruit reinvent their sound on new electronic-forward single ‘Iridescent’ “If we kept making guitar-based music like before, this band would have died.”
New Releases Dub Container & LeftRight Sound unite on soulful house roller ‘In The Name of Love’ Classic warmth meets club pressure on this collaborative two-version Jakarta release
New Releases Jonathan Kusuma sharpens his edge on new EP ‘Bank The Drums’ Four tracks of deep, percussive club music that show just how far his sound has evolved, built for both the floor & the headphones
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
Asia News Nightspacer hosts Camp Out Vol. II at Bali’s Tibuan Waterfall this weekend The 20-hour open-air event returns with collaborations from PURE! Records, Perspex & Obscura Signal
New Releases DUNIA head honcho Gibs drops latest EP on the outfit The quintessential house listen is a four-track exploration of the genre; from deep, synth-driven grooves to uplifting, lo-fi jams
Asia News A list of ways to aid those affected by the floods in Bali Heavy rainfall in early September caused flash floods & landslides, leaving widespread destruction & thousands in need of aid—here’s how to support relief efforts
New Releases Love As Punishment turn covers into “emotional translations” on debut EP On ‘Play The Hits’, the Medan duo reimagine tracks from Indonesia & Singapore into tender, slow-dancing soundscapes
New Releases TamaT, TerbujurKaku & Individual Distortion push the Amen break to new extremes ‘Amen Paling Serius’ fuses jungle, breakcore, hardcore & noise in a raw nine-track tribute to the most recycled beat in history
Asia News “The system constantly undermines us”: protests in Jakarta expose anger over parliament pay, labour rights & police violence Artists, collectives & venues from the city react through music & closures. Hear what they have to say.
Events The Mixmag Lab lands in Bali with house legend Theo Parrish The Detroit icon headlines the event at La Brisa on September 13, with support from disco revivalist Munir & Boorloo/Perth selector Rok Riley
Asia News Joyland Festival announces cancellation of November edition in Jakarta “Rather than push forward with something that didn’t feel fully right, we chose to pause, to reflect, and to preserve what makes Joyland meaningful in the first place.”
Asia News Super Casual Hangout event in Bali merges music, art & Web3 “Collaboration doesn’t always start with a smart contract; sometimes it starts with a beer.”
New Releases Batavia Collective drop lush single ‘Signs’ ahead of new EP Out today with weish on vocals, the trio present their most distilled work yet plus drop dates for Asia summer tour
New Releases Gumatat Gumitit Gospell confronts memory, hauntings & silenced histories on debut EP ‘Nyelang Margi’ is an unsettling, boldly creative masterclass into the unknown, out via Jakarta's DIVISI62
Asia News Potato Head Beach Club marks 15 years with summer-long programme & landmark July weekender The celebration on July 26-27 will feature local favourites & a traditional Balinese ceremony
Fashion Hijack Sandals teams up with Jazzy Sport for 15th anniversary capsule An urban-outdoor hybrid drop, exclusive merch, and two-city tour mark the milestone ATLAS collaboration
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
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
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
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