Global News O2 Arena pledges to donate to grassroots music each time a new headliner performs The London arena will make an initial “six-figure donation” to Music Venue Trust to launch the initiative
Wellness Doctors in Czechia can prescribe magic mushrooms from 2026 Psilocybin will be legalised for medical use across the country next year, marking a first for Europe
Tech Alma is the 3D-printed, battery-powered synth for toddlers Non-stop looping, responsive sliders & clear visual cues make it easy for very young users to experiment with pitch, tempo, & sound
Asia News Laura Zhang’s ‘Violet Veil’ Hong Kong exhibition to feature atmospheric sound & live performances Running until December 19, the exhibition pairs intuitive paintings with sound by Yadin Moha & a one-day series of gong journeys plus an ambient listening session led by UJU
Film & TV Comedy film centred around Berghain entry attempt is in the works The film is based on a podcast following two Americans as they journey to the notoriously exclusive club
Features The Budots Three are leading Filipino dance music’s world takeover Forged in the slums of Davao City in the Philippines, budots was largely sneered at for its unsubtle, maximalist sonics and associations with gang culture. But recent virality has reframed its image, and with a new genre-showcase album landing on Eastern Margins by The Budots Three – DJ Love, DJ Ericnem and DJ Danz – it’s set to takeover dancefloors around the globe
Asia News At least 25 people killed and six injured in Goa nightclub fire The deadly blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, is suspected to have been caused by ‘electrical fireworks’
Tech Ableton launches Rent to Own as new way to obtain Live 12 Suite A 24-month payment plan that gives producers a permanent license once completed
Global News Björk to release first new album in four years in 2026 The follow-up to 2022’s ‘Fossora’ will be premiered in May as part of a forthcoming exhibition with Reykjavík Art Festival
Video Blog Javabass Soundsystem reflect on 25 years via ‘KONSISTENSI MENGHANTAM’ music video A visual narrative that contrasts Jakarta’s polished side with its gritty underbelly, echoing the collective’s ups & downs
Global News Independent labels pay 77% of all profit to artists, new study finds The "first-of-its-kind" report from ORCA analysed data from labels including XL Recordings, Ninja Tune, and more
Asia News Tokyo nightclub WOMB opens new sister venue Z MARUYAMA The 200-capacity venue will be located close to WOMB in the city's Shibuya ward
Film & TV Diddy’s lawyers claim 50 Cent’s Netflix documentary uses “stolen footage” Lawyers issued a cease-and-desist to the streaming service on the night the series was premiered
Mixes Mixmag Asia Radio 166: DJ Masda live at Wonderfruit 2024 A three-hour tour de force in The Fields, perfectly timed for the festival’s tenth anniversary