Global News Lauryn Hill performs to near-empty stadium after starting set two hours late Organisers behind New Orleans' Essence Festival have defended the Fugees star, insisting she "arrived on schedule"
Global News DJ Clent and DJ Slugo pull out of Boiler Room Detroit in boycott of KKR ownership A fundraiser has since been set up to help with lost fees
Asia News Haruomi Hosono teams up with blackx to bring his musical legacy to the world The Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder brings 50 years of innovation to new audiences, starting with European shows and a Dover Street Market exclusive
New Releases Field recordings & raw electronics collide in sonic ritual for ‘Ragom V.A.’ Rooted in Eastern energy flows & natural rhythms, the Siamese Twins Records cassette is best experienced “lying upside down or levitating in your living room”
New Releases Amplify Palestine drops cross-genre compilation exploring resistance through sound ‘Unboundable: BDS Mixtape Vol. 3’ brings together experimental electronics, acoustic traditions, and 20+ musicians in 13 tracks
Global News NYC's The Lot Radio to reopen this week after being shuttered for eight months A key component in financing the station, The Lot Radio's café kiosk was shuttered by city officials in October due to "health violations"
Asia News New record store & creative hub MERAKI opens in Saigon this weekend “A space where like-minded people and music lovers can gather to create, share, and connect.”
Interviews Who is Maktoop? Loud, soft and always underground queer With humour and depth, the DJ invites us into the messy harmony of Seoul's underground; where no one is alone, and everyone belongs
Global News 200+ music CEOs sign open letter urging investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music The letter argues that the acquisition represents a "serious risk", with UMG reportedly already controlling 40% of the recorded music market
Music Listen to Lapgan’s sonic tapestry for Kartik Research at Paris Fashion Week The artist shares insights into the score featuring unreleased tracks, soundbites from Indian factories & a Baalti collab
The Asia Diaries The Asia Diaries: the Philippines tour that took Just Bee beyond the dancefloor From Manila’s underground to Siargao’s shores, she shares key moments, findings & food recommendations from the Y2K x Rezonate tour
Asia News Thailand tightens cannabis laws & shifts focus to medical use only Citing rising addiction rates and youth access concerns, the new regulation could threaten thousands of shops that opened since 2022’s decriminalisation
Global News Robyn to release 20th anniversary reissue of GRAMMY-nominated album ‘Robyn’ The singer’s self-titled album is getting a Coke bottle-colour vinyl makeover to mark two decades since its release
Music Peshay's famed 1996 studio mix is back on YouTube following copyright battle The drum 'n' bass DJ's set had been removed from the platform following a copyright strike for its use of The Chameleon's 'Links'