New Releases Feelings meet four-to-the-floor in Dualist Inquiry’s ‘Get You Back’ The artist describes the track as “enough to keep bodies moving and hearts confused”
Global News Israeli DJ cancels set at Tomorrowland amid controversy over IDF military base performance The festival asked Skazi to refrain from using the mic or flying an Israeli flag during his set this year, though he ultimately chose to withdraw from the Belgian festival
Galleries “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
Features “AI doesn’t exploit musicians, people do”: What if artificial intelligence doesn’t have to hurt the music industry? The many issues and misuses of AI in the music industry are well documented, but there are still artists and industry professionals who believe it can be a positive force if used correctly. Nadia Says reports, speaking to Benn Jordan, Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, Imogen Heap, Portrait XO, Robert Owens, and AI music companies
Global News The Loop launch fundraising campaign to set up new mobile drug testing lab The harm reduction charity is hoping to raise £25,000 as part of its Test & Know campaign
New Releases SUDO return to Drumcode with expansive four-tracker ‘We Are Free’ The sibling duo follow up last year’s Beatport-topping debut ‘Real World’ with more deep, atmospheric techno
New Releases yingtuitive unveils personal & textural debut ‘Letters to Self’ on Third Place Ambient soundscapes meet Southeast Asian roots in this introspective LP, complete with a dreamy Salamanda remix
New Releases Myanmar outfit hypnotize. release 12 track compilation project The release brings creatives from across the country together spanning sounds and stylings
Events 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
Global News Verknipt breaks Guinness World Record for “world’s largest laser show” Verknipt ArenA 2025, which took place in Amsterdam last weekend, featured a 1,100-strong laser display
Music 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
Global News Two Isreali nationals questioned over alleged "war crimes" during Tomorrowland The unnamed individuals had been referred to Belgian authorities by a pro-Palestine campaign group, claiming they had been “responsible for grave international crimes"
Features Artists exciting us in 2025 / July Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!
Galleries Inside Glastonbury’s South Asian-focused Azaadi Stage in full colour Making its debut drenched in marigolds, we chat with curator Bobby Friction about the festival’s latest addition that delivered a vibrant, rhythmic celebration of culture & innovation
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