New Releases Future jazz specialists Batavia Collective sign 'Affirmation' to R&S Records The '84-born Belgian label sign their first Indonesian artists
Features “Jakarta is where it all started": Kusuma imparts the beauty in the beast Expect one of the best releases to date on Cocktail D'Amour later this year from the Dekadenz co-founder
Features Profound connection: Dar Disku's pumping dance music is powered by Middle Eastern, Arabic & Asian sounds Safi Bugel speaks to the DJ duo and label heads about their process, eclectic sonic identity & why Western producers shouldn't reinterpret music
Features Kurupt FM: “Japan is pretty similar to Brentford, it looks like the motorway bit” Upon the release of their debut feature film People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan, we talk to Kurupt FM members MC Grindah, DJ Beats, DJ Steves and Chabuddy G about drug smuggling, Japanese toilets, and more
Global An online archive is documenting 30 years of dance music history The database allows users to browse DJ mixes, blog posts, artwork & more
Asia News Pawnshop in Taipei calls for donations via a creative crowdfunding campaign The creative hub needs your help & has plenty of merch to offer you
Tech The North Face record bag gets an upgrade & audiovisual soundtrack from Japan Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sakura Tsuruta have released a short film with natural visuals & field recordings taken from Mount Mizugaki.
Fashion Shibuya Meltdown collaborates with Tattoo Studio Yamada in a celebration of afterhours debauchery The wasted denizens of Shibuya get their own merchandise
Powder, 5ive, and Andry join forces as 5AM to present striking debut album 'Pre Zz' The Japan-based creators weave a dream-like meditation on time, space and causality
New Releases DOTT grooves his way from Bangkok's Soi's to the port of Miami Bang Waek Bassline is the artists first vinyl release outside of his own imprint
Asia News Live music is making a comeback in Hong Kong with Clockenflap Presents This event marks the beginning of a series of live events
Global Electronic music pioneer Janet Beat releases first album at 83 Beat's recordings have previously only been available via archive recordings
Asia News Ohrwurm celebrates 11 years with a free compilation on its newly minted label The Kuala Lumpur-based label tapped 11 Malaysian artists for the occasion
Green Room DGTL Festival announces that it will only use sustainable aviation fuel for all artist travel Through a groundbreaking partnership with SkyNRG, the Dutch festival completes the circular festival experience & creates a blueprint for large events
Premiere Premiere: Baalti sample Indian disco queen Rupa on 'Kolkata '78' Their Baalti EP drops next Friday on Krunk Kulture