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Inside Japan’s cult-favourite gathering of sound & spirit, with exclusive sets from a few figures leading their scenes

With its kinetic groove, the track perfectly matches the energy of the country’s pioneering breakdance crew—The Footloosers

The half of Seoul duo Salamanda dives into ambient textures & cinematic tension

The GODSQUAD Mix vinyl drops next month, along with Hikaru Utada’s SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024 concert film across Taiwan’s Vieshow Cinemas

Naya Beat revives Mohinder Kaur Bhamra’s 1982 Punjabi folk–synth–disco gem, with remixes from Peaking Lights, Psychemagik, Mystic Jungle & Baalti

Featuring Senyawa’s Rully Shabara, the track is a punishing yet pleasurable fusion of metal, techno & noise that captures the tension of revolt

The label opens with ‘Solar’—the first track from Tristan Bres’ ‘A Cinematic Journey’ LP which drops next month

‘A Lust For Glory’ is an unsettling, ominous but meticulously executed piece of work

The compilation drops October 10 on cassette & digital formats, with release parties in Tokyo & Seoul later this month

The quintessential house listen is a four-track exploration of the genre; from deep, synth-driven grooves to uplifting, lo-fi jams

The 7-track EP sees Raj step firmly into jazz house

The track expands from delicate melodies into textured beats, embodying the inventive spirit at the core of his upcoming album, ‘Jugaad’

‘I DID FAUST : 11 YEARS’ showcases tracks from local heroes & in-house residents

The Tokyo-based artist fuses influences from Thom Yorke & Robert Wyatt with Japanese traditional textures

Six artists from Taiwan present original tracks that are abrasive, atmospheric & deeply immersive

Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region

Driven by a global chant, the track builds on cultural resonance & emotional energy while supporting Médecins Sans Frontières’ Palestinian appeal

The track is the lead listen from a strong EP coming next month titled ‘Moments’

The Utrecht-based producer layers electronics with oud, kamancheh, field recordings & narration for his debut LP

The Houston artist blends Colombian roots, Latin funk & house rhythms on this flowing EP

The new label introduces itself with ‘Mira Como Bailo’ on September 12, followed by new tracks each week through October 3