Global Apple discontinues the iPod after 21 years The original iPod was released in 2001 and had the capacity for 1,000 tracks — groundbreaking at the time
Features “It’s an opportunity to switch off and reset”: how Muslim DJs navigate Ramadan Aneesa Ahmed speaks to artists as they share what Ramadan means to them, how it changes their music habits, and what they learn during the holy month
Global Ibiza imposes new drinking restrictions and heavy fines for tourists People could receive fines as high as €6000, and businesses face closure and fines as high as €600,000 for serious offences
Features Harmonic co-existence: Groove Into the Void is a shining light in Pakistan’s club sphere Groove Into The Void is a Karachi based party aiming to provide Sanctuary to Pakistan's underground music community
Global Amapiano officially added as a genre on Beatport Previously, amapiano would filter into the genres of afro house, deep house & dance/electro pop
Asia News Thai government shares supply of one million cannabis plants to be used as "household crops" Locals can now cultivate from the comfort of their own homes
Asia News Film journeys through evocative textures on dazzling debut album The 13-track 'FILM' LP glides through ambient waves, club-ready techno and atmospheric breaks
Global Meet Mawf: the virtual plug-in synth for any & every audio input This one’s for the more musically inclined content creators
New Releases Erika Leah's '506' is a conceptual album inspired by a note from her child-self The album has found itself at home on Mumbai's Milkman Records
Asia News Warner honours Asia's rich diversity by appointing Stef Teng as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Based in Hong Kong, Teng will spearhead initiatives towards an all-inclusive environment
Tech SOMA Labs announce new microtonal synth built into wood The TERRA synth can make a range of digital sounds with 32 algorithms
Mixes Mixmag Asia Radio: Hyunhee delivers breaks, electro, acid-trance & rave-flexing flavours Hyunhee's mix includes tracks from The Prodigy, AVALON, FJAAK, Boyz Noise & The Chemical Brothers
Asia News Sojeso releases ‘Sonatine’ inspired by the homonymous 1993 yakuza film The South Korean producer reinterprets easy listening in his second full-length album
Green Room Bye Bye Plastic Foundation, DGTL, SkyNRG & more launch a climate tracking tool for the music industry The digital tool looks to enable music fans, artists & venues to travel to events more sustainably
Asia News IT'S THE SHIP drops 888 digital ducks for initial NFT collection ‘DuckDrop’ includes party perks that can be used to elevate your on-board festival experience