Asia News FUDGE celebrates South Asian music & identity on May 31 at Ida’s Bar A collaborative concept by GrooveTop and Twelve Degree Events that blends music, culture, and community in Singapore
Global News Irvine Welsh is releasing a disco album to accompany his new Trainspotting sequel The 10-track record arrives alongside his new novel Men In Love, a direct sequel to Trainspotting set in the late '80s
Asia News Wonderfruit announces 72-hour Public Sale for 10th anniversary From June 9–12 (or until sold out), grab tickets to the festival happening December 11–15
Events Gabriele Poso heads to Hong Kong for two live music sessions The Italian percussionist joins Culture Hub Asia & y2k’s new live series Hours on May 30, followed by a poolside gig at the Grand Hyatt
Asia News Seoul Community Radio & ScreaM Records bring ‘ENTER THE K-BASS’ showcase & tour to SXSW London “It’s a chance to show how Korea’s underground is pushing the next dimension of the K-pop journey,” says SCR founder, Richard Price
Global News Sónar issues statement on ownership: “We distance ourselves from any action taken by KKR” More than 70 artists signed an open letter last week, speaking out against the festival's ties to KKR
Tech Spotify’s AI DJ is “now taking music requests” Premium users in 60+ markets can now use voice prompts to customise music by mood, genre, or activity in real time
Wellness Apple Music & UMG tap into mental wellbeing with Sound Therapy Scientifically tuned reworks of popular tracks use frequency-based sounds to boost focus, relax & sleep
Global News Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month The supergroup will host an all-day party in Detroit on May 25
New Releases UN*DEUX's surprise LP 'Good Guru' is a high-energy homage to his heritage “It’s always important to me to refer to my Sri Lankan origins, and I think I’ve really found the right balance on this album.”
New Releases Mixtape 54 drops debut compilation ‘Hoa Đầu Mùa’ The Hanoi-based collective blends modern production & traditional sound culture from across Vietnam
Global News Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged 2023 nightclub incident Brown was reportedly arrested at a five-star hotel just hours after he touched down in the UK
Global News More than 70 artists call on Sónar to distance itself from KKR’s “complicit investments” The festival has said that it “respects the freedom of expression of its artists”
Global News Take a look at the first photos of Ibiza’s new “hyperclub”, [UNVRS] The new venue opens for the first time on Friday, May 30
Global News Louie Vega to auction off rare items including test pressings, music gear, and more The collection goes up for auction via Wax Poetics later this month