New Releases New Indonesian experimental label RAMPAK G drops debut VA The strong start melds Indonesian rhythms with African GQOM, featuring tracks by founders sujaatse, wazabii & Sanjonas
Asia News 139 arrested in two-week Singapore-wide crackdown The Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore operation from May 18–30 uncovered over US$480.000 worth of drugs with investigations ongoing
Global News David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar
Global News The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder
New Releases Theus Mago to drop debut album ‘MUN/SEA’ via DGTL From euphoric synths to shadowy electro & spoken word, the album reflects a personal tribute to fatherhood
Asia News Yella Sky Sound & Dave Baransano to make SEA debut at International Dub Gathering The Indonesian artists from will perform on one of the Spanish festival’s main stages on June 21
Global News Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct
Features Back to the Island: New photobook captures the sun-drenched zenith of late '90s to early '00s Ibiza clubbing With photos taken at some of the White Isle's most iconic parties between 1998 and 2003, Photographer Dean Chalkley's new book acts as a time machine to Ibiza's illustrious, hedonistic heyday
Global News Dozens left without Glastonbury tickets after luxury glamping company goes bust Tickets booked through Yurtel will no longer be fulfilled after the company announced it had ceased trading earlier this month
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
Asia News Surya Sen set for Bangladesh debut with Bhai Bhai Soundsystem The British-Bengali artist plays tomorrow (May 30) alongside an all-local line-up