Asia News Lucy In The Sky’s SCBD branch announces closure after 14 years in Jakarta Known for its rooftop setting & inclusive music programming, the venue now operates only at its Senayan Park location
Events The Mixmag Lab arrives in Jakarta as part of a two-night weekender this month Le Cirque hosts both nights on January 30 & 31, starting with a Mixmag Asia–curated showcase before the iconic live DJ series’ debut in Indonesia’s capital
New Releases The Photo Sticker Machine & Chucheewa release ‘Galactic Love’ on Soundkoh Collective The stripped-back original comes with a diverse set of remixes from Mogwaa, Retromigration, Kova O’ Sarin, Chalo & Saranmy
Global News Aphex Twin surpasses Taylor Swift in monthly YouTube streams The producer is reportedly accruing almost 50 million more monthly listeners than Swift
Features Festival Recap: The Magic of Tomorrowland brought its signature spectacle to Shanghai The festival giant’s China debut blended high-energy performances & symbolism with a benchmark in event pageantry—here's what worked, what didn’t & what it means for Asia
Asia News Rainbow Disco Club drops 2026 line-up with a “Secret Artist” yet to be revealed The festival returns to Shizuoka on April 17–19, following a collaboration with Love International at WOMB in March
Global News Steve Aoki sued over influencing purchases of “worthless” NFTs A class action lawsuit alleges that he promoted NFTs without disclosing endorsements
Global News Music streams grew by almost 10% to 5.1 trillion in 2025 Entertainment data specialist Luminate's study also revealed that over 120 million tracks had 10 streams or under last year
Global News A never-before-heard Tupac recording is up for auction Thought to be taped between 1987 - 1988, it’s the “earliest known” recording from the late rapper
Tech AlphaTheta unveils new DJ effector and sampler, RMX-Ignite It builds on the unit’s popular 2012 predecessor RMX-1000, boasting “next-gen” quality
Global News SXSW Sydney announces cancellation despite $276 million "economic impact" claim Originally boasted as the first-ever global edition of the revered Austin-born festival, SXSW Sydney has announced its end, three years into a five year licensing deal
Music François Kevorkian & Dimitri From Paris announce joint EP ‘The Nassau Excursion’ The two artist’s first-ever studio project releasing via Rush Hour music comes inspired by the Compass Point studio’s rhythm-led, dub-influenced sound
Features “For all the misfits in the world”: Peter Hook shares why The Haçienda was and still is ahead of its time The venue's former co-owner looks back on a space that turned DJs into demigods, the importance of inclusion & the shared euphoria that made The Haçienda a global cultural force
Music DJ CHICA makes production debut on ghetto tech anthem ‘Hotel Suite’ Released via DJ Slugo’s Subterranean Playhouse imprint, the track is accompanied by a remix from the label head