Asia News GLOWBALL Festival announces first wave line-up for second edition in Taipei The first wave of acts include dj g2g, Mong Tong x Gamelan, KIRARA, and a ritualistic drag show
Events DJ AYA returns to Hong Kong for a night of bold, bass-heavy sounds on April 4 Catch her at Cínco for a high-intensity set alongside Angelika & Baby Diwata—tickets on sale now
Global News DJ Mabbas among 106 jailed following controversial investigation into Erdogan rival İmamoğlu Murat Abbas has headed the Culture Department of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality since 2020 — spearheading several initiatives to support musicians in the city
New Releases Tune In Tomorrow fuse lush electronica with R'n'B sensibilities in debut album ‘too’ The Korean duo’s 10-tracker features chill, minimal grooves, house-inspired rhythms, plus a remix by KIRARA
Film & TV New BBC documentary 'Clubbing: Is the Party Over?' is now available on iPlayer Featuring interviews with sim0ne, SHERELLE and Ahadadream, the film explores the issues facing UK nightlife following the COVID-19 pandemic
Global News Erykah Badu is working on her first new album in 15 years The record is being produced “solely” by The Alchemist
Global News Estate of Notorious B.I.G. closes deal to sell rights to his music It was reported that his mother, Voletta Wallace, reached a deal with Primary Music before her death last month
Global News Cast confirmed for Charli xcx's A24 "mockumentary" The Moment Jamie Demetriou, Alexander Skarsgård and Rosanna Arquette will star alongside Charli in the film, which is set to follow "a pop star in the lead-up to her first headline arena tour"
Global News Liverpool court will donate money seized from criminals to help fund DJ and production workshops Valley Community Theatre is the latest nominated charity of Operation Payback, which aims to take funds confiscated from drug dealers community projects in Liverpool
Features Beyond the dancefloor: how & why Feed the Dragon is cultivating their community “Your community—your DJs, photographers, and crowd members—all contribute to the culture in their own ways. That’s what makes dance music so beautiful and integral.”
Asia News Hanoi's cornerstone club Savage faces government-forced closure "We would love to reopen a third time in a new location, but finding the right space in Tây Hồ is becoming difficult," says co-founder Ouissam
Global News Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2 The US rapper helped to organise the disastrous 2017 event alongside Billy McFarland
Tech Collabhouse launches Campaigns to connect artists & influencers The new tool lets artists run targeted influencer campaigns, with a beta test by BEAUZ showing 750% more engagement & millions of streams
Global News Daytimers withdraw from Lost Village and Mighty Hoopla slots over Superstruct acquisition The South Asian collective said it "sympathised with workers caught up in these acquisitions beyond their control" but wanted to stand by its "commitment to the Palestinian struggle"
Asia News Michelle Lhooq premieres documentary on Bussy Temple at RASA this Sunday The first instalment in an ongoing Rave New World series chronicles how queer nightlife in Singapore is pushing back against repression