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Universal Music Japan CEO shares insights on country’s music market in interview

Naoshi Fujikura breaks down how Japan’s superfan culture, physical retail & AI are reshaping its music industry

“It’s a movement being shaped in real time”: Bass Crawl sets the tone for Filipino bass identity

Through Continuum Bass’ multi-venue event and a decentralised vision, the collective founded by Ezzrei is reshaping how local artists reinterpret global bass culture with Southeast Asian roots

Who you’ll be dancing to at The Mixmag Lab Hong Kong

30 artists, 9 internationals, 2 days, 1 venue; here’s the breakdown for The Lab’s highly anticipated Hong Kong debut

Antal & Dubby celebrate Japan’s retro-futurist club roots in ‘Techno Kayō Volume One’

The co-compilers share details on Rush Hour's physical-only October release, packed with 80s proto-techno, electro-pop and synth gems

Somewhere Out There debuts August 16 in Singapore with Bonobo & local crews

Fabrik Asia's co-founder shares how the festival spotlights an artist-led, community-first approach across three immersive stages at Fort Canning Park

Dynamite Disco Club drops milestone 50th release, ‘Dynamite Cuts Vol. 1’

Farhan Rehman, Stalvart John, Nida, and SourFunk present a tightly curated set of groove-heavy dancefloor music

New radio station and artist platform to launch in Tokyo, !!!.fm

Dedicated to amplifying Japanese artists, the new platform will launch with a series of guest mixes next week

The Mixmag Lab lands in Hong Kong for two-day harbourfront takeover on August 23-24

The two-day waterfront event features Bianca Oblivion, LB aka Labat, Club Angel, Prozac, Skeptic, Soul Mass Transit System, Stones Taro and many, many more

Haruomi Hosono teams up with blackx to bring his musical legacy to the world

The Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder brings 50 years of innovation to new audiences, starting with European shows and a Dover Street Market exclusive

New record store & creative hub MERAKI opens in Saigon this weekend

“A space where like-minded people and music lovers can gather to create, share, and connect.”

Thailand tightens cannabis laws & shifts focus to medical use only

Citing rising addiction rates and youth access concerns, the new regulation could threaten thousands of shops that opened since 2022’s decriminalisation

Bangkok welcomes Creamfields and "one of the biggest line-ups ever in Asia" in December

The festival is projected to welcome 50,000 attendees, four stages & a full-scale indoor experience

Nativesun headlines Eaton Radio Hong Kong's relaunch party this Saturday

We speak with Director of Music James Acey, who reflects on seven years of building an “incredible archive of sound”

AI-powered Telegram drug ring exposed after Russian DJ's arrest in Koh Phangan

Local authorities trace the drugs back to an account named “Coco Islands”

“Curiosity rather than fear”: key takeaways from Mixmag Asia & EMC at SuperAI Singapore

Spoiler alert: nobody was replaced, but everyone was inspired.

Batavia Collective drop lush single ‘Signs’ ahead of new EP

Out today with weish on vocals, the trio present their most distilled work yet plus drop dates for Asia summer tour

Tomorrowland in Thailand is “closer to the truth” says Thai PM

The statement made on Facebook comes after a key meeting with Tomorrowland’s global CEO Bruno Vanwelsenaers yesterday (June 25)

Continuum Bass curates first-ever 3-venue Bass Crawl at Fête de la Musique Manila 2025

Founder Ezzrei speaks on curating the multi-venue program & bringing bass to the forefront of this year’s festival

MŌCANA returns to Bangkok with 3-day celebration of art, music & sustainable design

In collaboration with Chanintr, the weekend is centred around pre-loved treasures & some of the city’s top selectors

Potato Head Beach Club marks 15 years with summer-long programme & landmark July weekender

The celebration on July 26-27 will feature local favourites & a traditional Balinese ceremony

THUGSHOP hits 10 with a S$10 celebration & homegrown line-up

Scheduled for June 28, A DECADE OF MISCHIEF commemorates the talent & community that shaped Singapore’s scene