Another year of milestones, movements & music that redefined the Asian diaspora

Times change, bangers remain eternal

Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region

According to testing figures from The Loop, around 40% of pills contained over 200mg of MDMA

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The full release drops via Minitel in March 2026, with the title track already out as lead single

The group, named Anna’s Archive, says it now plans to release that music online

Two standout mixes from South Korea's underground mainstays

A Romanian appeals court overturned a fine against the US rapper concerning an incident that took place at Beach, Please! Festival in 2024

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s design has been recognised in the World’s Most Beautiful Museums category at the global architecture & design competition

The album draws on vintage holiday tapes & experimental electronics to create a seasonal listen that feels oddly timeless

One of two men found guilty of the 2002 murder has been acquitted, with a judge noting there was “unsatisfactory” evidence

Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!

Insights from the artist-led discussions & perspectives from Amsterdam Dance Event leadership on how connection, decentralisation & infrastructure underpin electronic music across borders

The streaming giant will no longer supply data to the music charting body in opposition to its policy of weighing paid-for streams over those that are ad-supported