New Releases Zero State Kid goes full throttle on latest release, ‘Hyper Acid’ A relentless two-tracker that blends old-school acid with a modern techno edge
New Releases XANDEGA steps out solo with debut album ‘IN-FLUX’ A nine-track narrative split into three movements, spanning club-ready sounds that flow from melancholy to euphoria
New Releases Sijya debuts new single ‘Tabla’ on One Little Independent Records She also becomes the first Indian artist to sign to the imprint, known as the longtime label home of Björk
Video Blog Didi Han shares music video for ‘Youth’ from forthcoming EP Inspired by real moments in Paris, the video shows strangers connecting through shared experiences, set to a track with pulsing 808s & rich synths
New Releases Javabass Soundsystem marks 25 years with ‘Homegrown’ compilation The release unites 25 producers from across the archipelago in a digital & 2-disc release
Features Mengzy Selects - 035 / May Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
New Releases FTK channels “The Five Venoms” into a genre-bending concept LP Inspired by a forbidden sorcery ritual, the Taiwanese artist turns ancient myth into a one-of-a-kind sonic experience
New Releases UN*DEUX's surprise LP 'Good Guru' is a high-energy homage to his heritage “It’s always important to me to refer to my Sri Lankan origins, and I think I’ve really found the right balance on this album.”
New Releases Mixtape 54 drops debut compilation ‘Hoa Đầu Mùa’ The Hanoi-based collective blends modern production & traditional sound culture from across Vietnam
New Releases Fellsius drills deep into rhythm on 'Rhythm Lab Vol.2' The new 8-tracker is out now via Trekkie Trax
New Releases *LOOP Collective and Blaq Lyte join forces on collaborative VA Vietnam meets Thailand on the 9-track project 'SEA RAVE'
New Releases The Magus Project unveils two-part ‘Aerohead’ project The previously unreleased DATs are a time capsule from the early ‘90s
New Releases Guchon samples Japanese can factory for new INDUSTRIAL JP release Recorded at Sobajima Seikan, the machinery’s sound is transformed into a quirky techno track
New Releases Daytimers’ debut album ‘Alterations’ reimagines 10 South Asian classics The full album drops July, with Baalti leading the way on the first single ‘Tere Bina’
New Releases Dexter Colt drops irresistibly smooth EP on Hekdb Blissful grooves meet boundary-pushing flair on ‘Attenuate’
Asia News Hikaru Utada’s ‘Electricity Remixes’ lands on vinyl this July The limited-edition release features reworks by Karen Nyame KG, Arca, and salute
New Releases Ecilo charts a cosmic ritual on ‘Interstellar Shaman’ A journey from ambient suspense to pounding galactic grooves, out May 9 via Voyager UK
New Releases Limebócx reimagine classic single ‘Hồ Tây’ into a cinematic whirlwind ‘Hồ Tây 2.0’ recontextualises the grooves of the 2019 original into a haunting listen
Global News Brazilian funk added as new genre category on Beatport The music platform has also expanded its access for Brazilian users, including Portuguese language support and discounted subscriptions in Brazilian Real
Mixes Mixmag Asia Radio: LVRA & Soda Plains tap into alt-club extremes & cinematic chaos Their latest project ‘Fortress’ and this accompanying mix emulate a “final boss soundtrack before drifting into nothingness”
Music Da Funkie Junkie & Cosmic Girl dig deep for jazz-soaked house compilation ‘Caviar Jazz – A journey into jazz inflected house music’ blends rare grooves, golden-era house and vintage warmth from remixes and classic cuts