Interviews - Mixmag Asia

"It's about creating a playful, inspiring experience for musicians": Frédéric Brun on Arturia’s 25-year legacy

Celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, the Arturia co-founder discusses the brand’s journey from TAE® technology to its growing impact on Asia’s electronic music scene with Arun Ramanathan

Eight years of Savage; a beacon of the Asian underground

Culminating in a weekend to remember, Henry Cooper takes a look at what makes this space so special to the scene

The Pippi Ciez perspective: “We must continue to evolve into breaking the rules of ‘genre’”

With a commitment to pushing sonic boundaries, the Inward Records co-founder shares on his deep connection to organic rhythms, championing emerging talent & fostering creativity

Get to know GNDHI, Bangalore's multi-instrumentalist producer taking over global stages

Ahead of his live set video premiere on Mixmag Asia, we dive into his journey, sound, and what’s next

Artist Spotlight: Meet Atsuo the Pineapple Donkey, Japan’s rising synth maverick

Elle Katayama speaks to the enigmatic artist ahead of his headlining gig at the first-ever ACiD Open Air

Nico Moreno on shaping the future of industrial techno

The Insolent Rave Records founder touches on the evolution of the genre, his creative process, and mission to foster fresh talent

"I want to be a part of electronic music history": Red Pig Flower looks forward to another 20 years in the scene

The artist reflects on her sonic evolution & shares her ambitions for the future before returning to Asia with "a lot to celebrate"

Collecting stories in imaginary worlds: in conversation with Sunju Hargun

The forward-thinking producer opens up on crafting emotional journeys through sound: “The fact that it could come from a human angle makes the narrative more relatable or even mysterious.”

Phuong-Dan in a nutshell: "I am enthusiastic about every musical expression"

The enigmatic artist gives a glimpse into the evolution of Gatto Musculoso & his eclectic approach to music ahead of Strange Weather gig in Hong Kong

Erykah Badu opens up about wellness ahead of Merasa event in Bali

“I think it's really important to respect and observe the traditions, especially the old ways.”

Bali beyond Instagram: Dita is uplifting a new generation of DJs in Indonesia

The Potato Head and Klymax resident champions local culture on an island hooked on headliners

How Hexorcismos’ collaborative project ‘MUTUALISMX’ challenges AI prejudices

The artists involved tell us more about the making of the "magical" creation

SPIN is a concept-model AI synth that "serves as an intervention for the industry"

Designer Arvind Sanjeev speaks to Mixmag Asia about his disruptive device that connects to MusicGen

Dualist Inquiry's 'When We Get There' is a result of & reason for self-reflection

The independent artist's third studio album "deals with the passage of time".

Artist Spotlight: Polygonia's celestial approach to building "cloud castles with sound"

The Munich-based artist shares thoughts on her roots, studio aesthetics and her latest release inspired by 'Monkey King: Journey to the West'

“Music for adults”: Guti gets intimate about ‘El Nuevo Sonido Latino’

Amira Waworuntu sits down with the Argentinian musician at Morabito Art Villa, taking a deeper look into his music & new label

Label Spotlight: Klasse Wrecks are straight out of the 90s & “outside the industry”

Get to know the in-their-own-lane duo that is Michael and Lucas who don’t pay attention to trends and instead make them

How Thantawan Festival strives to empower Chiang Mai's local communities

"The north of Thailand is a special place for many. Without over-emphasising its beauty and charm, we would also like to highlight just what a great part of the world it is."

An institutional dance floor: Kuala Lumpur's Sweatbox turns 8

Sweatbox's Founder Daniela Horeanga opens up about Malaysia's dance floors

The Inner Voice of Sven Väth: reflecting on 40+ years of a stellar career

An exclusive Q&A with the iconic techno titan ahead of his headlining slot at Bali's Burning Beach Festival in December

Brothers gonna work it out: the accidental genius of Octave One

Adam Wright chats with the Detroit techno duo about hardware, hard techno, and their connections to Berlin over beer and dumplings in Hong Kong