Asia News Bangkok venue Studio Lam announces closure after 12-year run Founder Nattapon Siangsukon aka Maft Sai reflects on the space’s growth from experiment to cultural hub & its role in supporting the city’s music scene
Features Inside The Movement of Artists and Fans Boycotting Spotify The meagre financial returns of streaming for artists has been a point of controversy since its inception. Now substantial investments in AI weaponry are causing musicians, labels, and consumers to further question their relationship with streaming giant Spotify
Features Mixmag Asia's Best Music of 2025 Let us soundtrack your next night(s) out with our top picks of the year
Features 2025 in the bag: an A-Z by Mixmag Asia Another year of milestones, movements & music that redefined the Asian diaspora
Features Mengzy Selects - 042 / December Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
Features Artists exciting us in 2025 / December Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!
Features 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
Features The Budots Three are leading Filipino dance music’s world takeover Forged in the slums of Davao City in the Philippines, budots was largely sneered at for its unsubtle, maximalist sonics and associations with gang culture. But recent virality has reframed its image, and with a new genre-showcase album landing on Eastern Margins by The Budots Three – DJ Love, DJ Ericnem and DJ Danz – it’s set to takeover dancefloors around the globe
Features A Decade of Wonder: rites of passage only Wonderfruit can give you Ten years of memories fuel the festival’s evolution. Step inside the stories, then explore what’s set to unfold this year in The Fields.
Features Mengzy Selects - 041 / November Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
Features Artists exciting us in 2025 / November Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!
Features Sound as Medicine: the ancient roots of sonic healing in Asia We speak to the producers-slash-researchers of Wonderfruit’s Sonic Minds programme, Nick Luscombe & James Greer, on how frequencies, natural textures & intentional silence can restore the mind & body
Interviews Inside Justin Guan’s vision for China’s next entertainment era The INS Land President breaks down the brand’s growing ecosystem & explains how Tomorrowland’s debut in China reflects a new era for urban nightlife
Interviews Dresden on the art of going forward and never arriving As a duo built on friendship, Ivan Smagghe & Manfredas reflect on connection, unusual sets, plus share a list of Asian artists they admire
Music 10 tracks that prove MF DOOM was the master of samples Five years on from his untimately passing, the Supervillain remains anomalous in his ability to stitch and rap over shrouded samples
Fashion Raja Rani & Linying create sustainable fashion capsule inspired by ‘Swim, Swim’ album The collection features three elegant pieces made from upcycled modal silk sarees, inspired by music & movement
Features “More fun outside club settings”: for better or worse, pop-up raves are taking over cities across Asia What began as a form of creative resistance is now reshaping how—and where—people gather. However, questions of access, safety, and authenticity remain.
Interviews Slowmouth is sending honest signals through his Morsecode label From Cheonan to Berlin, the producer reflects on humble beginnings, a growing imprint & Asia’s rising frequency; all after an anniversary event that was one for the books
Asia News Iconic Mumbai venue Blue Frog set to reopen in early 2026 Founder Mahesh Mathai says the return reflects India’s growing appetite for live music performances & commitment to discovering new talent
Interviews “The different DJ”: an unfiltered look inside the mind & sound of Hiroko Yamamura The Chicago sound flagbearer talks about identity, the significance of her Japan tour, her intuitive club philosophy, plus the fact that she has “no idea” why she ended up being a DJ
Asia News Kittenpop to host two-level creative takeover at The Warehouse Bangkok The Mumbai-based cross-disciplinary collective hosts its signature showcase of music, fashion & live art on November 8
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