Asia News Malaysia strengthens AI push with new Nvidia data centre in Johor The large-scale facility marks a US$2.36 billion collaboration aimed at supporting public AI services & sovereign AI development
Asia News Iconic Mumbai venue Blue Frog set to reopen in early 2026 Founder Mahesh Mathai says the return reflects India’s growing appetite for live music performances & commitment to discovering new talent
Interviews “The different DJ”: an unfiltered look inside the mind & sound of Hiroko Yamamura The Chicago sound flagbearer talks about identity, the significance of her Japan tour, her intuitive club philosophy, plus the fact that she has “no idea” why she ended up being a DJ
Film & TV New documentary to explore “final chapter” of David Bowie’s life and work Channel 4’s The Final Act features interviews with Bowie’s close collaborators
Global News AlphaTheta announces new 7-part Equal Beats podcast series hosted by Kikelomo Created to uplift dance music's female/non-binary changemakers, the first episode of Equal Beats features an interview with Indira Pagnotto
Global News Study finds that listening to music can lower dementia risk by up to 39% The research also suggests that music engagement was linked to a 17% lower incidence of cognitive impairment, improving day-to-day memory performances
Global News There won’t be raves held at Rome’s Colosseum, says director Newly appointed director Simone Quilici has dispelled speculation about the ancient landmark hosting DJs
Asia News Clockenflap 2025 adds new mobile theatre experience, Minimax: The Planets Created by festival Co-Founder Jay Hofmann-Forster, the work uses mobile structures, musicians, dancers & audience interaction
New Releases Javanese tradition meets ambient experimentation in ‘Dreaming in Gamelan’ The album features hand-built instruments, soft piano tones & smooth atmospheric details mixed in Dolby Atmos
Events Ambient maestro Kin Leonn leads Pulse/Drift: Deep Listening Session at RASA Part of the month-long Pulse/Drift programme, this three-hour session reflects how sound & image shape meaning across film & music
Asia News Kittenpop to host two-level creative takeover at The Warehouse Bangkok The Mumbai-based cross-disciplinary collective hosts its signature showcase of music, fashion & live art on November 8
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