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The Pigeons & Planes Stage is where Asia’s next sound takes flight in Hong Kong

Get to know the platform rooted in music discovery as it brings a curated line-up of emerging voices and cross-border creativity to ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 21-22, featuring Yeti Out, THE JAYNE, DJ Tommy and more

South Korea’s university DJ dongari: the hidden incubator of Seoul's dance music scene

From campus practice rooms to venue DJ booths, these student-run organisations are quietly becoming one of the most important entry points into the country’s club circuit

Excursions: Temple Meltdown is bringing Taiwan’s underground into sacred spaces

“People have told me they feel safer than going to a rave in an abandoned setting; they think the Gods are protecting them”

In pictures: DJ Krush honours Nujabes at a packed tribute in Seoul

From chilled warm-ups to a powerful headlining set, the city gathered to celebrate the timeless influence of the late Japanese producer

How India ferried the new Gorillaz record ‘The Mountain’ across

Aditi Dharmadhikari traces the creative currents that shaped the release through the subcontinent’s musicians, studios, and spiritual traditions

Raves as Rituals: The Rise of the Bantuwing and the decolonisation of a Manila dancefloor

Shot as a music video, the event organised by [29] reframes the rave as a site of queer power and indigenous wisdom

Mengzy Selects – 044 / February

Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region

Perpetual jazz: Kuniyuki’s sound is shaped through the void of time

As he prepares to take over Hong Kong's Salon10 this weekend, Kuniyuki Takahashi discusses borderless expression, primordial influence & the emotional depth behind his approach to music

From The Archive: Between ‘Homework’ and ‘Discovery’, Daft Punk were on the brink of world domination

Live life the Daft Punk way: Make millions, then blow it all on metal heads, your own version of Napster, and recording the most exciting album of the decade. In 2001, Mixmag spoke to Cover Stars Daft Punk just before the release of their influential second album ‘Discovery’ — and here’s what they had to say

A glimpse into the intersection of music, art, fashion & AI with 0010x0010

“I don’t make work for algorithms. I make the work first. If it spreads, that’s a side effect,” the artist says ahead of his Taipei debut at SIGNAL | NØISE

Inside the atmospheric night at Singapore’s Capitol Theatre with Ben Böhmer

Captured in intimate detail, the event showcased music performed on d&b audiotechnik’s Soundscape system for an immersive listening experience

Tune In: Must-know community radios from Asia

26 of the best sound selectors and artist amplifiers from around the region

In pictures: Feel the club-focused energy of the Mixmag Weekender in Jakarta

From Mixmag Asia Presents to The Mixmag Lab Jakarta, have a peek into the two full, lively nights at Le Cirque that closed out January

An oral history of Eddie Halliwell's 'Bosh! 12 Sizzling Bangers' mix CD

To mark 24 years of one of Mixmag's most iconic mix CDs, we spoke with the designer, music editor and DJ responsible for bringing it to life

New report highlights Asia’s growing role in global nightlife economy

The Night Time Economy Report estimates the global night economy at US$3–4 trillion annually, with Asia emerging as one of its most active & integrated regions after dark

CTRL+Print Vol. 1 / February 2026

From club walls to phone screens, here’s your guided tour through the visuals & creatives designing the aesthetic of dance music culture in Asia & beyond

Mengzy Selects – 043 / January

Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region

From Chicago to the world: How footwork crossed the globe

The originators of Chicago footwork rewired and dominated local dancefloors — then together, they moved the world. Tracy Kawalik explores the unshakable legacy and unifying power of Chicago footwork with the master architects who carved out the blueprint

In pictures: capturing the neon-lit carnival of EDC Thailand

The technicolour takeover of Phuket came with drones, daisy wheels & four stages of massive global names

Festivals in Asia to look forward to in 2026

Your annual festival run starts here—from destination raves to massive main stages, these are the region’s unmissable events of the year

Artists exciting us in 2026 / January

Our monthly round-up of names from Asia & the diaspora, making major noise & moves everywhere that matters