Tech Suno expands AI music production tools with v5 release & Suno Studio The company drops its “most advanced model yet” alongside a new generative DAW, while facing lawsuits from major labels over alleged “stream-ripping”
Global News CEO of Live Nation claims that gig tickets aren’t expensive enough Michael Rapino says that concerts are “underpriced”
Global News Almost a third of all music uploaded to streaming platform Deezer is AI-generated Over 30,000 “fully AI-generated tracks” are uploaded each day, up by almost 20% since January
Features RIP Optimo’s JD Twitch: The dancefloor revolutionary who reshaped the sound of nightclubs With an affinity for music styles across the spectrum and a fearless approach to DJing, JD Twitch tore down barriers and diversified what we now hear on dancefloors. David Pollock pays tribute
Global News Diddy’s lawyers ask for almost immediate release, say he’s served enough time His defence argued in court yesterday that he faced “serious substance abuse issues” at the time of alleged offences
New Releases ‘Wu Ji 無極 Various Artists Compilation Vol. 1’ expands the limits of experimental sound Six artists from Taiwan present original tracks that are abrasive, atmospheric & deeply immersive
New Releases Hoshina Anniversary drops introspective new LP ‘Rebirth’ The Tokyo-based artist fuses influences from Thom Yorke & Robert Wyatt with Japanese traditional textures
Global News Fortnite announces “first of its kind” Daft Punk collaboration Players can remix the robots’ music and hit the Daft Club
Features Mengzy Selects - 039 / September Mixmag Asia's bass purveyor Mengzy shares her musical discoveries from around the region
Features Artists exciting us in 2025 / September Names from Asia and the Asian diaspora you need on your radar (and playlists)!
Global News Massive Attack refute claims that they used surveillance tech at live shows The Bristol band insist that visuals used were satirical commentary on surveillance, describing audiences’ failure to grasp the joke as "very 2025"
Global News Chicago house DJ and vocalist Ron Carroll has died aged 57 During his career in music, Carroll worked alongside the likes of Barbara Tucker and Ron Trent
Features The Twelve Points Records story: how two Manila DJs built a label to share music that feels good Co-founder Tomas Cabili reveals how a simple idea—to release music they love—grew into a label that celebrates community, collaboration, and the many sounds of the region
New Releases Scott Pullen’s ‘Voices of Freedom’ calls for unity beyond the dancefloor Driven by a global chant, the track builds on cultural resonance & emotional energy while supporting Médecins Sans Frontières’ Palestinian appeal
Asia News GrooveDriver Festival 2025 presents all-female DJ showcase as part of programming Electronic Night: Femme Frequencies features Licaxxx, Molly Lin, Norsicaa & homegrown DJs at the Sky Garden Stage