Interviews - Mixmag Asia

“For all the misfits in the world”: Peter Hook shares why The Haçienda was and still is ahead of its time

The venue's former co-owner looks back on a space that turned DJs into demigods, the importance of inclusion & the shared euphoria that made The Haçienda a global cultural force

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

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

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

“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

The often unsung scene of Cambodia

Insight & stories from artists, promoters & nightlife pioneers carefully rebuilding a community from fragments of a very different-sounding past

The Twelve Points Records story: how two Manila DJs built a label to share music that feels good

Co-founder Tomas Cabili reveals how a simple idea—to release music they love—grew into a label that celebrates community, collaboration, and the many sounds of the region

“It’s a movement being shaped in real time”: Bass Crawl sets the tone for Filipino bass identity

Through Continuum Bass’ multi-venue event and a decentralised vision, the collective founded by Ezzrei is reshaping how local artists reinterpret global bass culture with Southeast Asian roots

Inside Glastonbury’s South Asian-focused Azaadi Stage in full colour

Making its debut drenched in marigolds, we chat with curator Bobby Friction about the festival’s latest addition that delivered a vibrant, rhythmic celebration of culture & innovation

Jianbo’s ‘Everything For The Family’ hits home

Mengzy interviews the diaspora artist on his deeply personal, first full-length project

Who is Maktoop? Loud, soft and always underground queer

With humour and depth, the DJ invites us into the messy harmony of Seoul's underground; where no one is alone, and everyone belongs

“Moving for themselves and the community”: a look into queer Vietnamese revival in Asia & beyond

Dive into the photos & conversations from the four-city launch of No One Magazine Issue 02, igniting reconnection & dialogue across diasporic spaces

Horseboyy on ‘Horsepowah’: “I wanted to slow it down a bit, explore new textures, and switch up the palette”

Jacob Mendoza interviews the artist about his four-piece debut house EP as he trots beyond his usual happy hardcore sound

From within and without: the sound of ffan’s quiet revolution

The artist speaks on 16 years shaping Seoul’s dance scene, broken beauty, and why he’s still staring at the same Matisse

“Ping Pong” & power moves: inside GLOWBALL with founder Sonia Calico

Bold collaborations, eclectic curation and an unapologetic art direction are some of the reasons why the festival’s sophomore edition this weekend is one not to miss

Fred P creates from feeling, not form

With 'Neon Futures' on the horizon and a Hong Kong set incoming, the artist speaks on creative purpose, spiritual groove, and staying true to the soul of house

‘Lift Off’: Ron Trent’s sonic storybook

Mengzy speaks with the artist on his new album and tour, celebrating the past and future

Beyond the dancefloor: how & why Feed the Dragon is cultivating their community

“Your community—your DJs, photographers, and crowd members—all contribute to the culture in their own ways. That’s what makes dance music so beautiful and integral.”

Meet Jambutek: the long-running face of Sri Lanka’s underground

Ahead of it's label showcase at Dots Bay House on March 22, we catch up with founder Asvajit to talk about the collective’s decade-long journey, its impact on Sri Lanka’s scene, and what’s next

Survival of the Fitz

Adam Wright chats with Jane Fitz as she returns to Hong Kong, the city that formed her as a DJ, with her new residency at 宀 kicking off this Saturday

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’