News Drum'n'bass streams have increased by 94% in the past three years, according to data from Spotify According to the streaming platform Chase & Status, Rudimental and Bou are among the genre's most streamed artists
Asia News Malaysian attendees at Djakarta Warehouse Project report police misconduct With 400+ Malaysian citizens allegedly arrested, organisers Ismaya Live have issued a statement, while Indonesian police deny the claims & promise an internal review
New Releases Indra7 dives into dark disco & acid breaks on new EP ‘Love Song’ Out via SALA Records, it also features remixes by the label’s residents Reno Renatama & Masguna
Asia News Victor Ruiz, Giorgia Angiuli, Ash Roy & more to perform at CULTR in Kochi Set for early January, the festival teams up with Funk’N Around, Maushi, & Soupherb Records for 3 days at Bolgatty Palace
Music Pette Shabu releases debut album ‘SPRAK’ The experimental hip hop record by the Filipino rapper is boldly creative & singularly exciting
Watch: Dipha Barus takes his beats to the streets Enjoy the full coffee cart DJ set for Jago Pesta featuring Dipha’s own hits, Indonesian classics, and countless bangers
Features Mixmag Asia's ultimate Xmas gift guide Something for every music lover whether they've been nice or otherwise; cool tech, trendy gear, and culture-driven must-haves.
Asia News Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso & global musical icon, dies at 73 He recently made history as the first Indian musician to win 3 awards in a single night at the 2024 Grammys
Green Room BLOND:ISH to release new vinyl LP made from used cooking oil The record, made from biogenic waste, aims to promote a “circular economy”
Asia News Tokyo set to adopt 4-day workweek to spark baby boom The scheme, set to start in April 2025, aims to boost critical fertility rate & improve work-life balance
New Releases SYS Sister Sounds releases all Asian female/NB compilation The release, featuring producers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and many more, will donate all its profits to PARA Foundation
Features Mixmag Asia's best music of 2024 Prepare to embrace the sheer audacity of sounds emerging from Asia & the Asian diaspora
News Aphex Twin releases surprise 38-track compilation ‘Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023)’ Released via Warp, the compilation combines the one-off vinyl releases sold at the IDM legend’s recent live shows
News Posthumous MC Conrad album to land in 2025, ‘Con*Natural’ All proceeds from the record will go toward the MC Conrad Foundation supporting independent artists
Features AVENUE Singapore is your best bet for a chic night out on the town From midweek pick-me-ups to high-energy weekends, this intimate venue delivers music, cocktails & decadence in perfect harmony
Asia News Precious Bloom to headline RASA’s NYE event This marks the duo's first indoor live show in Singapore & the venue’s final public preview before its official launch
News “Producers deserve to get paid for their work”: Music data service KUVO powered by DJ Monitor gets industry backing The tech means DJs don't need to manually submit set lists for royalties to be paid to producers, and there is also no cost for venues to participate
Music Howie Lee creates stunning soundscapes for Escape from the Trilateral Slopes OST Alongside rapper Xia Zhiyu & composer Ren Dingyi, the Mintone Records release blends hip-hop, Southeast Asian folk & modern mysticism
Asia News Ushuaïa Ibiza’s ANTS party to head on winter tour next month ANTS On Tour will make stops in Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and Bali through early 2025
Film & TV André 3000 hints at relaunch of '00s cartoon series "Class of 3000" The idea to revive the show, which originally aired on Cartoon Network between 2006-2008, came following a conversation with Tyler, The Creator
Features Artists exciting us in 2024 / December Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you should keep an eye and ear out for
News Producers on Kanye West’s ‘Vultures’ albums allegedly haven’t been paid More than 10 producers claim that they weren’t paid for both 2024-released records
New Releases Lovely teams up with Scrufizzer & Flirta D on explosive UKG/grime floor filler The infectious ‘Game Plan’ balances the murky with the playful
News Apple Music announces new 24/7 dance music radio station, Apple Music Club It will feature mixes from the likes of Nia Archives, FKA twigs and Honey Dijon, joining the Apple Music Radio line-up along with two other new stations
Galleries Mixmag Asia's standout snaps of 2024 Relive 2024's most memorable moments in a kaleidoscope of 60+ images as featured on Mixmag Asia
Asia News Terminal Sync connects Asia & Italy via Flussi Sonori podcast The platform will host an event in Fukuoka on December 21, with featuring its founder & past podcast contributors
New Releases Modern house meets Indigenous Filipino sound on ‘Kalibutan’ The album-slash-documentary sees Gifted Fire learn from & collaborate with the Filipino ethno-tribal band KAWANGIS AlternaTRIBU
News Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in amended lawsuit The incident allegedly took place at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, with Jay-Z denying the allegations on social media, describing it as a “blackmail attempt”
