Features How ARC Music Festival’s global appeal is uplifting Chicago’s world class house scene ARC is educating new audiences on dance music's roots and making the ever-evolving scene of Chicago a focal point on the international stage
Interviews Talvin Singh: “I wanted to break rules. It was a beautiful experience” Safi Bugel speaks to Talvin Singh about his revolutionary career in music, the new Asian Underground, and why he's "very, very surprised" about his first solo record in 15 years
Asia News New multifloor venue Unmute opens its doors in Hanoi One of its spaces — Cuốn Club Room — aims to “host new sound textures that are versatile, genre-free, and dance floor focused.”
Features “You can’t commoditise brilliance”: are we truly ready for the AI revolution in music? Jitwam speaks with Toby Doman on how he plans to survive and thrive in the AI uprising using KORUS
Features Selective Sounds: our picks for the most high-energy mixes of 2023 so far Party-starting sets that’ll make you want to go all out from Asia & the Asian diaspora
Fashion Ethical fashion brand 14SAINTDENIS focuses on minimal waste production The new collection stems from IMANU & Cynthia Liu collaborating after touring in Japan
Features Review: Houghton is a festival the UK is lucky to have A focus on music and sound makes Houghton a dance music lover's paradise. Check out 11 tracks from 11 standout sets below
Features “A blending of the minds”: delving into the intimate scene of Ubud A look into how the town has revamped its reputation into an alternative nightlife destination thanks to its close-knit & spirited community
Interviews Lastlings share their vision of a ‘Perfect World’ through their sophomore album Amy & Josh Dowdle speak to us about growing up on karaoke, their love for films & the essentials of their latest release on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records
Features Mengzy Selects - 014 / August Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
Asia News Supreme opens its first retail space in Seoul, Korea The brand's second flagship store in Asia features custom made Ojas speakers hanging from ceiling chains
Features Selective Sounds: our picks for the most eclectic & off-kilter mixes of 2023 so far We've gathered a number of impressive sounding sets of the left-of-centre kind by DJs from Asia & the Asian diaspora
Features Why electronic music lessons should be taught in secondary schools Electronic music lessons in secondary schools will bring back vibrancy, creativity and inclusiveness to music education, says NTIA founder Michael Kill
Interviews Outsider perspective: Why Yu Su’s electronic music is fearless and free Kaifeng-born, Vancouver-based artist Yu Su is taking dance music in unique directions. She speaks to Isaac Muk about her mind-blowing introduction to nightlife, spotlighting Chinese artists and being unshackled by traditional musical constraints
Interviews Artist Spotlight: How Busyboi takes care of business & succeeds with a motivational mindset Adam Wright speaks with one of the standout figures in the new generation of Hong Kong DJs
Features Dancing in the rain: Biblical weather was no threat to Dekmantel's flawless 2023 edition With a tried-and-tested formula and a reputation as one of dance music's biggest events, Niamh Ingram heads to Amsterdam Bos for Dekmantel's ninth edition
Green Room Reflexed transforms party posters & flexes into stylish souvenirs Founders of the Goa-based brand strive to prevent landfill waste by fostering sustainability & creativity
Features “The best experience”: UNTOLD 2023 shows why it’s one of Europe's favourite festivals With giant-scale production, immersive stages, and diverse music for everyone, this year’s celebration was a showpiece event for Romania’s electronic music scene
News Natural wines & hi-fi audio flow at Zodiac's new Baresto and Store Bespoke speakers via Sound Metaphors and a locally designed mixer await you in Jakarta
Asia News Salt A Way ‘Blooming Horizon’ set to feature international headliners Romain FX & Sunju Hargun Uniting 6 local brands, the festival drops their 'Salty Mojo’ line whose proceeds will go towards supporting the event
Features Visual Identity: 8 DJs who flaunt their style on & off the dance floor We speak to several Asian artists about how they’ve matched their wardrobe with their music