Features - Page 20 - Mixmag Asia

Shinichiro Yokota is a revitalised hero of Japanese house music

Japanese house pioneer Shinichiro Yokota champions the principles of "simple and beautiful" production. He speaks to Mia Pattillo about Tokyo DJ battles, returning to music-making, and why less is more

Mengzy Selects - 005 / October

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

How Earthfest Revolutions came to be a manifestation of the “here and now”

Founder Blaine Whiteley shares his journey towards keeping dance floor culture dynamic & diverse

Hong Kong’s industrial club Acadana celebrate 7th anniversary with a visceral short film

'Acadana Dreaming' was produced by Phone Made Good Film and recently aired for a private viewing at the warehouse club

John Frusciante: “Jungle is my favourite kind of music ever”

Selling out stadiums with the Red Hot Chili Peppers while producing breakbeats? Ralph Moore delves into the electronic world of this acid aficionado

Saigon's new vinyl listening bar Kanpai dishes out tunes, sushi & sake

It’s not just a Ritchie Hawtin thing to mix up sake with music.

Without independent radio, homogeny thrives

Independent radio is vital for developing music culture and it needs to be protected, writes Worldwide FM presenter Tina Edwards

Thirst for freedom: Kyiv’s queer clubbing community returns to the dancefloor

As Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine, photographer Arthur Vovchenko captures clubgoers coming alive at daytime raves

Eye on the tides: Joy Anonymous’ beachside dancefloor is a social oasis

Based on the age-old concept of alcoholics anonymous, Joy Anonymous aims to bring light to strangers around the world through uplifting music

The Guest List: Lovefingers shares ten certified sunset classics

The revered selector and ESP Institute head hand-picks an unmissable selection

Five tips for keeping your mind & body healthy in the studio

Miki Kitasako curates a bare necessities guide for wellness in the studio space

London Fashion Week brings forward Asian designers & offbeat rave culture aesthetic

Featuring looks from PRONOUNCE, Dr Noki and RUIRUI DENG

An oral history of Secretsundaze, London’s exuberant party institution

Celebrating 20 years in the dance, Katie Thomas tells the story of how Secretsundaze grew from a burgeoning knees up at 93 Feet East to the capital's worst kept secret

Review: MEO Kalorama brings the biggest names in electronic music to a beautiful Lisbon location

The debut edition of MEO Kalorama was an intimate, yet spectacular, affair

Yeti Out & Body Glove launch 90s surf-inspired ‘REZGO’ capsule collection

The three-piece collection comes with an exuberant mix exclusive to Mixmag Asia readers

New book takes a bold look at the global rise of Korean culture

‘Make Break Remix: The Rise of K-Style’ features interviews with 18 tastemakers who are shaping the scene

This is Salt A Way: 24+ hours of non-stop sonic euphoria by Indonesia's Sunda Strait

The cult-favourite shoreside rendezvous makes its bold return to an elated audience

Mengzy Selects – 004 / September

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

Five Metro Manila nightlife spots you may be missing out on

From a hidden Hi-Fi listening room in the north to a cyclist’s haven in the south, there’s more than enough haunts to satiate a nightcrawler’s taste

Hong Kong wax guru Roy Malig says he's been a vinyl junkie "since the age of 8"

He mentions, "It seems to be hip to own records of all the big names and titles, but not really play or listen to them"

Growing up Japanese, half-Nigerian DJ Katimi Ai is now discovering her black heritage through music

This year marks a proud moment releasing on Floyd Lavine's Afrikan Tales imprint