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
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
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
Features 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
Features 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
Interviews “Jazz is the teacher”: Theo Parrish on tradition, records & the roots of dance music The Detroit innovator considers the balance between past & future, along with how truth, people & physical sound shape his philosophy today
Interviews 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
Music Jianbo’s ‘Everything For The Family’ hits home Mengzy interviews the diaspora artist on his deeply personal, first full-length project
Interviews 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
Vietnam “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
Interviews 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
Interviews 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
Interviews “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
Interviews 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
Interviews ‘Lift Off’: Ron Trent’s sonic storybook Mengzy speaks with the artist on his new album and tour, celebrating the past and future
Features 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.”
Interviews 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
Interviews 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
Interviews 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’
Interviews Madam X on "staying true to myself and drowning out the noise" The KAIZEN boss talks ‘Homecoming’, authenticity, and collaborations that "reach maximum screwface capacity" ahead of her Hong Kong return