Features - Page 28 - Mixmag Asia

How cartoon crate digger Gene on Earth embraced musical storytelling

Gene On Earth's new album 'Time On The Vine' is darker than his debut with a clear narrative arc. Grant Albert meets the man behind the caricature to talk backstory, old skool sounds, and why a series of setbacks won't stop his momentum

Patrice Rushen: “People are leaning into sampling in a way that is not creative”

Sope Soetan speaks to Patrice Rushen about her underappreciated influence on popular music, making music for love not record sales, and an upcoming new album on the horizon

Snapshots of Jakarta’s first post-pandemic rave inside a dreamlike dome

Hundreds celebrate the city coming back to life amidst propulsive beats & cosmic visuals

How Ukrainian clubs and collectives are aiding the war effort

Dancefloors are shuttered across the country, and clubbing communities have transformed into volunteer networks to assist the fight to defend Ukraine

Dais Records & Roland introduce the Juno-X synth in streetwear collab

The capsule collection also commemorates milestone anniversaries for both companies

Junoy Manalo on drilling down a concoction of genres & embracing the essence of taking one’s time

The reliably excellent guitarist, producer and DJ opens up about his latest EP, & his evocative creative process

TSHA selects five producers who will define the next generation

To celebrate the release of her fabric presents mix, TSHA highlights the emerging artists you should be checking out

Bonobo: “I try not to let nostalgia control what I’m doing — it isn’t healthy”

Ralph Moore sits down with the master of melody to talk Akira, Lewis Taylor & Billie Eilish bringing out Damon Albarn at Coachella

The 10 best trance compilations from the golden age

Trance-inducing classic mixes from the genre's golden era

Sound constellations: how Tangerine Dream made ambient masterpiece ‘Raum’

Tangerine Dream's ‘Raum’ is a breath-taking album that incorporates the brilliance of late founding member Edgar Froese

‘So Freaky VIP’: The MV drop you can’t miss

Mengzy breaks down the hyperreal drive seen on Yeti Out’s latest music video

44 moments captured at Equation's 'cave rave' in the north of Vietnam

A photographic trip of one of Asia's most remarkable festivals at Mo Luong Cave

All about the optics: reflections and recollections from visionary mavericks in Jakarta

We take a graphic glimpse into the workings of visual artists from Indonesia’s capital and their distinct ocular aesthetics

Tearing the rule book: photos from the raucous golden era of acid house

The images feature iconic Show raves from 1988, the "Second Summer of Love"

The Guest List: Eddie C's soul soothing selection

Who remembers his glorious morning set from Neramit Stage at Wonderfruit 2019?

The Asia Diaries: Qrion tours India

The Anjunadeep artist recaps touring Mumbai, Hyderabad & Goa. Plus an obligatory visit to Anjuna Beach.

Bali is back: Your music lover's guide to every kind of clubbing Bali has to offer

As the island roars back to live, so do its clubs. Here's where to drink & dance to really good music in Bali.

“It’s an opportunity to switch off and reset”: how Muslim DJs navigate Ramadan

Aneesa Ahmed speaks to artists as they share what Ramadan means to them, how it changes their music habits, and what they learn during the holy month

Harmonic co-existence: Groove Into the Void is a shining light in Pakistan’s club sphere

Groove Into The Void is a Karachi based party aiming to provide Sanctuary to Pakistan's underground music community

Retail therapy: The future grail of technology in music

Tomorrow’s music tech comes today & it looks avant-garde AF

Monkey 47 & BAPE bring about a capsule collection that hones their individual crafts

The colourful collaboration is available exclusively in selected countries across Asia