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PARAMOUNT brings 2 days of immersive sound to Japan’s Gunma mountains

An intimate line-up of 9 artists from Japan & abroad will perform on the festival’s OtOdashi soundsystem next week

Cakeshop Seoul announces first-ever South Korea tour

The Itaewon-based club will bring its underground sound to 5 cities across the country this summer

Peels Records & Bar reopens with new interior designed to improve over time

The Bandung venue was renovated with a number of collaborators, embracing wear, shadow & the building’s heritage

The Weeknd announces Asia dates for After Hours Til Dawn tour finale

The 11-date run will also feature Creepy Nuts & ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U as opening acts at select cities

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rural drops full line-up & introduces 2-day tickets for 2026 edition

The four-day festival features multiple Japan debuts & a strong a b2b programme from Jane Fitz, Dr. Nishimura, Lena Willikens, Vladimir Ivkovic, Yadin Moha & more

Long-time Rainbow Disco Club resident Sisi has died aged 46

The Japanese DJ suffered an intracerebral haemorrhage, the festival confirmed

Mallung Records launches to champion leftfield Sri Lankan artists

The label just released its debut single, with a dance music compilation built around a past residency's drum sample pack on the way

Circoloco Ibiza state they were informed “only the evening before” India debut was cancelled

The Ibiza party brand says it will not reschedule until authorities provide a clear explanation for the cancellation in Mumbai

22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport with over 110kg of Kush in luggage

The record-breaking seizure has triggered a joint condemnation from the heads of Sri Lanka’s three main Buddhist orders

Radio Rumah Oma expands into a physical space with RRO Bar

“We've always liked bringing people together, and at some point, it felt right to have a space where that can happen more often.”

Producer duo GroovyRoom launch new electronic sub-label, AREA X

Operating under AT AREA, it debuts with IÖN, DJ co.kr, DJ POOL & bojvck as its first artists, taking Seoul’s scene to a wider audience

Marshmello & Alison Wonderland headline Pokémon’s 30th anniversary concert series

The world’s highest-grossing media franchise from Japan makes its EDM debut in Los Angeles & London

FUTURE SOUND Showcase to highlight Hong Kong’s emerging artists

Participants trained in DJing, music production, rap, and visual media will present their work live at Eaton HK

Pioneering Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92

Recognised as the world’s most recorded artist with over 12,000 songs, her final track ‘The Shadowy Light’ appears on Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’

Tonne of ketamine found stashed under cabbages in Thailand

The drug haul weighed around the same as an adult hippo

Gorillaz announce first-ever India tour for January 2027

The band brings ‘The Mountain’ to Bengaluru and Mumbai, mentioning “Our dream has always been to do a tour of India”

Radio Revolution’s Reading Room launches in Busan

The new community radio is positioned as “a layered platform where music can be shared, learned, and experienced in different ways.”

Nepal appoints former DJ Sudan Gurung as Minister of Home Affairs

Local media has dubbed him “among the busiest ministers in the government” after making swift decisions in first days of office

Monolink lands in Asia for four-city tour of hypnotic live performances

The Berlin-based artist brings his blend of vocals, guitar & melodic sounds to Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Petaling Jaya

Dialled In announce new record label in short introductory film

The platform’s co-founders offer insight into the label’s vision & commitment to South Asian artists