Mixmag - Asia News

New documentary looks at Bangladesh’s growing scene via Breakfast Club Dhaka 1433

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:03:00 +0000

Filmed at the 24-hour Pohela Boishakh festival, the film covers safe spaces, South Asian collaboration & what’s next for the community

Cakeshop turns 14 with a 12-hour anniversary event in Itaewon

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:37:00 +0000

Director Samuel Swanson looks back on the club’s journey & what it takes to keep an independent space alive in the Seoul neighbourhood

Diplo’s video with viral Indonesian keyboardist spotlights local koplo sound

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Footage from Bali shows the GRAMMY-winning producer exploring the dangdut sub-genre built on regional rhythms & electronic keys

Ketamine & vapes dominate INTERPOL’s latest drug sweep across Asia

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0000

Over US$1.1 billion worth of drugs were seized in less than a month

Philippine streetwear brand OXGN release final drop of budots-inspired collection

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Launched with Sgamo & Jarreau Vandal's track 'TIW TIW 2025', the line reinterprets Amekaji style through the sound & spirit of the genre

Photo exhibition revisits Hanoi in the 1990s

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:47:42 +0000

British photographer Andy Soloman's prints cover streets, markets, schools & factories from his years in Vietnamese capital

FamilyMart taps Lady Gaga to tackle Japan's labour shortage

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The convenience store chain has cast the singer in a recruitment ad to address roughly 30% of its stores being short-staffed

Rostarr set to unveil biggest mural to date at Desa Potato Head Bali

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0000

The Korean-American artist's work is painted freehand across the Beach Club façade, launching with an event featuring Archie, Eric Duncan, Suze Ijó & more

Tokyo label everyone opens first-ever Hong Kong pop-up at BELOWGROUND

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Running October 9-13, the temporary store presents a number of city exclusive items along with the label's 26 Fall Collection & collaborations

New Singapore venue Earworm launches this weekend

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

From the team behind Offtrack, the space opens with Maft Sai, Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band & Pam Anantr joined by Dean Chew

thisisneverthat & SURPLUS RESEARCH collaborate on line of reflective wearables

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0000

The Korean & Japanese brands have teamed up with GORE-TEX on a jacket, cap & special edition in-ear monitors

Grammys press on with Asian Pop category despite artist backlash

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:12:00 +0000

K-pop group BTS previously opted-out from the awards with Stray Kids following, despite both being Recording Academy voting members

Video of Tokyo "book rave" goes viral online, netizens share mixed reactions

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:50:00 +0000

The footage shows attendees at SPREAD reading on the club floor accompanied by ambient music, gathering 1.000+ Reddit comments

Yellow Magic Orchestra gets a Deep Dive episode on NTS Radio

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The latest of Anu’s series explores the Japanese trio’s music & influence, following recent episodes on Haruomi Hosono & Ryuichi Sakamoto

Lisa becomes first Asian soloist to win Best Pop at MTV VMAs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0000

The BLACKPINK member's fourth VMA win came just days after the release of her Tuktuk Radio session in Bangkok

New research reveals early betel nut drug use in Indonesia

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Ancient teeth from Sulawesi dating back 25,000 years potentially mark the earliest known use of a psychoactive plant

Prolight + Sound trade fair makes Southeast Asia debut in Bangkok

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:21:00 +0000

160+ exhibitors from nine countries & regions are set to showcase pro audio, lighting & stage tech from September 30 to October 2

Peels Records & Bar announces debut three-city India tour in October

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0000

The Bandung label & listening bar lands in Mumbai, Delhi & Goa, with tour merch dropping ahead of the first date

Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined almost US$400 for playing music out loud

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:01:27 +0000

The new rules come into place today and apply to the entirety of the city state's bus network

Music Matters Live returns to Singapore’s Clarke Quay for 21st anniversary edition

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:29 +0000

Four nights of free live music as part of All That Matters 2026 this October, with 40 emerging artists from 15 countries

Busan venue Ovantgarde receives two-month suspension for letting people dance

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:39:00 +0000

The case has renewed attention on rules that prohibit dancing at live music venues, with an online petition calling for change

Darker Than Wax’s tour marks 15 years of connecting communities

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:53:00 +0000

Dean Chew reflects on the label’s Singapore roots & international network ahead of the RASA event this Friday

DJ Nobu halts set & addresses intrusive crowd behaviour during Geneva show

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The incident has fuelled a wider discussion on DJ booth safety & boundaries

Laundromat hosts charity event in Bali for Flores earthquake victims

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:54:00 +0000

The donation-based night on September 19 aims to raise funds for communities affected by the magnitude 7.7 quake in August

New study reveals mental health crisis among 75% of Indian musicians

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

A survey of 706 music industry professionals found psychological distress levels nearly 15x the national average

Tim Burton's Labyrinth immersive exhibition announces first-ever Tokyo stop

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:50:00 +0000

Featuring sets, sound & lighting from films like Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, plus items from the director's personal collection

Carl Cox heads to CÉ LA VI Singapore for Race Week 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The techno veteran headlines the October 11 finale alongside Kim Turnbull & Jeremy Healy, with Sgamo, Caiiro & Da Capo also joining the three-day programme

OMK exhibition in Seoul traces the roots of Philippine soundsystem culture

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:12:00 +0000

The event features photography & footage from a research trip into budots, the first in a three-part series on Asian dance music

Autobiography of Ryuichi Sakamoto gets official English translation release

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Music Sets You Free, the late composer's bestselling Japanese memoir, arrives on September 22

宀 Club celebrates a year of Stevie Whisper's poster art in The Mihn Machine exhibition

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The Serbian artist showcases his posters as large-format prints & performs at the official opening night afterparty

The Observatory announces closure at the end of October

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:44:48 +0000

The Ho Chi Minh City venue shuts its doors after 13 years & three locations, announced on its Instagram account

Music initiative launched taking Thai artists to global stages in 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The project from CEA will support 33 Thai artists with funding and festival opportunities this year

New York’s Japan Society to screen rare Ryuichi Sakamoto film retrospective

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:45:00 +0000

The two-day programme explores the late composer’s work for film, building towards the release of his newly translated autobiography

GAUNG Gumaung turns Yogyakarta into a city-wide stage for electronic music

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0000

Spread across a week, each event is run with a different local collective, backing the city's grassroots music community

Palestinian hip hop pioneers Muqata'a & Julmud touch down in Seoul this September

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:20:00 +0000

Both artists will perform at Cakeshop for a night organised by SoundSupply_Service alongside Arexibo, Yetsuby & more

Avalon Emerson set to make Southeast Asia debut at Dekmantel Bali

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The Amsterdam-based festival joins forces with Potato Head Bali for a day-to-night line-up of listening sessions, dialogues & DJ sets on September 26

South Korea reverses ban on AI-assisted music copyright

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:48:57 +0000

KOMCA scraps its “0% AI” rule for a disclosure-based system, with penalties for false declarations

Rainbow Disco Club brings its day-to-night format to Singapore for the first time

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0000

Co-organised with Ice Cream Sundays, the event splits into three sessions across Tanjong Pagar Distripark & RASA featuring Antal, DJ Nobu & Kuniyuki

KAJE debuts with Asia-first programming in the highlands of Bali

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Blackout Agency's new two-night event in the mountains also showcases site-specific art spread across the 18-hectare venue

Malaysian pilot arrested with 70,000+ ecstasy pills while entering Indonesia, faces death penalty

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The pilot, who tested positive for meth, MDMA & cocaine, allegedly transported drugs on three prior occasions

Former Zouk Singapore resident Andrew Chow aka DJ Wiz dies at 63

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:43:53 +0000

The turntablism pioneer & DMC Singapore champion passed away on August 3 after a battle with stomach cancer

Demon Slayer anime LSD blotters from Germany seized in Thailand

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Customs state the packaging poses a bigger risk than the smuggling attempt, as it's hard to distinguish from ordinary stickers

Massive Attack face police investigation after displaying Palestinian flag in Singapore

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Members Robert "3D" Del Naja & Grant "Daddy G" Marshall displayed the flag at the close of the band's July 29 show

Thailand outlines national plan to develop kratom as international herbal export

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The plant was removed from the country’s narcotics list in 2021 & named a medicinal herb in 2023

Ye's Jakarta debut officially announced following months of speculation

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0000

Raw Vision Collective confirm the rapper's first Southeast Asia date of 2026, previously teased in April at the 'Bully' listening party

Siwilai hosts weekender exploring Jazz Kissa & listening culture in Bangkok

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0000

The programme includes the Jazz Kissa book launch, listening sessions, a panel talk & OJAS' new Klipsch collaboration

Sun Down Circle brings Brazil, Japan & Indonesia together at Potato Head Bali

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:54:00 +0000

The day-to-night event features Moodymann, Azymuth, Kuniyuki, Indra Lesmana & more across the Beach Club & Klymax Discotheque

Watch all three days of Fuji Rock Festival 2026 via livestream this weekend

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:28:23 +0000

Free to watch on Amazon Music, last year's broadcast was the most-watched music festival livestream in the platform's history

Eaton HK's UNHEARD Sound & Music Festival marks fifth year with Proof of Sound theme

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:26:00 +0000

Running July 24-August 5, the festival spans 25 events ranging from spatial audio performances in a rooftop pool to a hearing safety talk with custom earplug fittings

Thugshop opens new venue Exit Reality on Singapore’s Boat Quay

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0000

The 100-capacity room with Funktion-One soundsystem & overhead LED panels launches this weekend

The Mixmag Lab makes its debut in Mongolia this month

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0000

In collaboration with Kharkhorum Festival, the event in Ulaanbaatar features Biliguudei, Gonno, CMT & Anu Dol

Norsicaa launches label rooted in Asia-Pacific sounds, Sama Sama Records

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The DJ & researcher says the label is "being built for the region and diaspora", debuting with a 1980 Boy Katindig reissue

Hong Kong takes down AI anti-drug video after message backfires on netizens

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:30:00 +0000

"The most successful drug advertisement ever in Hong Kong" one user commented on a reuploaded YouTube video

PERMIT aims to turn Korean DMZ into cultural destination via new festival project

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tresor Berlin founder Dimitri Hegemann will share insight on cultural strategies via a pre-recorded video interview

Fred again.. makes India debut with three-city live tour in December

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0000

The UK producer is set to stop by Delhi NCR, Mumbai & Bengaluru for his only live tour of 2026

House Cartel expands into label, House Cartel Records

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:12:00 +0000

With a debut release by Halal Sol, the Jakarta-based label aims to deliver tracks "always with a strong focus on musicality and dancefloor functionality"

BASSIS & Else Hotel debut Fellow-Ship Sunday, a new rooftop gathering series in Kuala Lumpur

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +0000

The inaugural edition lands on June 28, featuring a DIY soundsystem showcase by Loveseat & a sunset session from Aroop Roy

Airtime Asia brings together the region’s independent radio community in Vietnam this August

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000

A four-day programme of music, panels & cross-regional exchange in Da Nang & Hội An, featuring Ken Ishii & Red Pig Flower's Vietnam debuts

Aroop Roy lands in Asia for a six-date June run

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:56:00 +0000

The Vive La Musique label head touches down in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia starting this weekend

Shi Fu Miz celebrates 10th anniversary with four-stage festival at Tai Tong Ecopark

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:56:00 +0000

The day-to-night event features a 30+ strong line-up including Chez Damier, Dr. Rubinstein, DJ MARIA., Ice Cream Sundays & more

Patina Sound System brings high-fidelity vinyl listening sessions to Seoul

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Following the closure of Arga Seoul, the space is building a new home for vinyl culture around a soundsystem inspired by New York’s The Loft

Manila's &FRIENDS Festival presents its biggest line-up yet this June

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The indoor event returns featuring Yellow Claw, Galantis, Subtronics & Porter Robinson alongside proper regional representation

Compos Mentis launches as India's first community-funded mental health programme for musicians

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0000

From a listening series to a therapy fund, Interbeing & Sangath's initiative offers free, clinician-matched sessions for 15 individuals

Police raid 156-large "Project X" party in Pune

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Around US$88,940 worth of items were seized at the unauthorised event, including marijuana & banned hookah flavours

A look inside Miu Miu’s intimate Tokyo Jazz Club night

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Italian luxury fashion house staged a night across two historic venues celebrating Japan’s jazz & kissaten heritage, filmed by Nick Dwyer

Saigon Soul Revival announce UK & Europe tour for autumn

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Ahead of the run of shows, the band will release their new album in September, with debut single ‘Khúc Tình Yên Vui’ out now

Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival returns to Hong Kong's M+ for third edition

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:27:00 +0000

The event features experimental screenings, artist performances, plus a live music night Daham Park, David Boring, HKCR & more

LỰU ĐẠN drops collection inspired by Bruce Lee’s style

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:35:00 +0000

Working with Bruce Lee Enterprises, the brand taps into the martial arts icon's 1970s aesthetic of bell-bottoms, training gear & classic kung fu graphics

Singapore Tourism Board & Universal Music Group Singapore form partnership to boost music tourism

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The deal puts the label's global artist roster, audience data & media reach behind campaigns designed to pull international visitors

PARAMOUNT brings 2 days of immersive sound to Japan’s Gunma mountains

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:41:00 +0000

An intimate line-up of 9 artists from Japan & abroad will perform on the festival’s OtOdashi soundsystem next week

Cakeshop Seoul announces first-ever South Korea tour

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:54:00 +0000

The Itaewon-based club will bring its underground sound to 5 cities across the country this summer

Peels Records & Bar reopens with new interior designed to improve over time

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:26:16 +0000

The Bandung venue was renovated with a number of collaborators, embracing wear, shadow & the building’s heritage

The Weeknd announces Asia dates for After Hours Til Dawn tour finale

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:52:00 +0000

The 11-date run will also feature Creepy Nuts & ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U as opening acts at select cities

Get your music featured on our 2026 list!

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:44:34 +0000

A chance to have your original tracks considered for Mixmag Asia's 2026 Essential Listening; submissions are now open

rural drops full line-up & introduces 2-day tickets for 2026 edition

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The four-day festival features multiple Japan debuts & a strong a b2b programme from Jane Fitz, Dr. Nishimura, Lena Willikens, Vladimir Ivkovic, Yadin Moha & more

Long-time Rainbow Disco Club resident Sisi has died aged 46

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:00 +0000

The Japanese DJ suffered an intracerebral haemorrhage, the festival confirmed

THILA Jiha relaunches as Seoul’s new sound exploration space

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:13:00 +0000

The club counterpart of THILA Ground opens after six months of redesign

Mallung Records launches to champion leftfield Sri Lankan artists

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0000

The label just released its debut single, with a dance music compilation built around a past residency's drum sample pack on the way

Circoloco Ibiza state they were informed “only the evening before” India debut was cancelled

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0000

The Ibiza party brand says it will not reschedule until authorities provide a clear explanation for the cancellation in Mumbai

22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport with over 110kg of Kush in luggage

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:23:47 +0000

The record-breaking seizure has triggered a joint condemnation from the heads of Sri Lanka’s three main Buddhist orders

Mixmag - Asia News

New documentary looks at Bangladesh’s growing scene via Breakfast Club Dhaka 1433

Cakeshop turns 14 with a 12-hour anniversary event in Itaewon

Diplo’s video with viral Indonesian keyboardist spotlights local koplo sound

Ketamine & vapes dominate INTERPOL’s latest drug sweep across Asia

Philippine streetwear brand OXGN release final drop of budots-inspired collection

Photo exhibition revisits Hanoi in the 1990s

FamilyMart taps Lady Gaga to tackle Japan's labour shortage

Rostarr set to unveil biggest mural to date at Desa Potato Head Bali

Tokyo label everyone opens first-ever Hong Kong pop-up at BELOWGROUND

New Singapore venue Earworm launches this weekend

thisisneverthat & SURPLUS RESEARCH collaborate on line of reflective wearables

Grammys press on with Asian Pop category despite artist backlash

Video of Tokyo "book rave" goes viral online, netizens share mixed reactions

Yellow Magic Orchestra gets a Deep Dive episode on NTS Radio

Lisa becomes first Asian soloist to win Best Pop at MTV VMAs

New research reveals early betel nut drug use in Indonesia

Prolight + Sound trade fair makes Southeast Asia debut in Bangkok

Peels Records & Bar announces debut three-city India tour in October

Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined almost US$400 for playing music out loud

Music Matters Live returns to Singapore’s Clarke Quay for 21st anniversary edition

Busan venue Ovantgarde receives two-month suspension for letting people dance

Darker Than Wax’s tour marks 15 years of connecting communities

DJ Nobu halts set & addresses intrusive crowd behaviour during Geneva show

Laundromat hosts charity event in Bali for Flores earthquake victims

New study reveals mental health crisis among 75% of Indian musicians

Tim Burton's Labyrinth immersive exhibition announces first-ever Tokyo stop

Carl Cox heads to CÉ LA VI Singapore for Race Week 2026

OMK exhibition in Seoul traces the roots of Philippine soundsystem culture

Autobiography of Ryuichi Sakamoto gets official English translation release

宀 Club celebrates a year of Stevie Whisper's poster art in The Mihn Machine exhibition

The Observatory announces closure at the end of October

Music initiative launched taking Thai artists to global stages in 2026

New York’s Japan Society to screen rare Ryuichi Sakamoto film retrospective

GAUNG Gumaung turns Yogyakarta into a city-wide stage for electronic music

Palestinian hip hop pioneers Muqata'a & Julmud touch down in Seoul this September

Avalon Emerson set to make Southeast Asia debut at Dekmantel Bali

South Korea reverses ban on AI-assisted music copyright

Rainbow Disco Club brings its day-to-night format to Singapore for the first time

KAJE debuts with Asia-first programming in the highlands of Bali

Malaysian pilot arrested with 70,000+ ecstasy pills while entering Indonesia, faces death penalty

Former Zouk Singapore resident Andrew Chow aka DJ Wiz dies at 63

Demon Slayer anime LSD blotters from Germany seized in Thailand

Massive Attack face police investigation after displaying Palestinian flag in Singapore

Thailand outlines national plan to develop kratom as international herbal export

Ye's Jakarta debut officially announced following months of speculation

Siwilai hosts weekender exploring Jazz Kissa & listening culture in Bangkok

Sun Down Circle brings Brazil, Japan & Indonesia together at Potato Head Bali

Watch all three days of Fuji Rock Festival 2026 via livestream this weekend

Eaton HK's UNHEARD Sound & Music Festival marks fifth year with Proof of Sound theme

Thugshop opens new venue Exit Reality on Singapore’s Boat Quay

The Mixmag Lab makes its debut in Mongolia this month

Norsicaa launches label rooted in Asia-Pacific sounds, Sama Sama Records

Hong Kong takes down AI anti-drug video after message backfires on netizens

PERMIT aims to turn Korean DMZ into cultural destination via new festival project

Fred again.. makes India debut with three-city live tour in December

House Cartel expands into label, House Cartel Records

BASSIS & Else Hotel debut Fellow-Ship Sunday, a new rooftop gathering series in Kuala Lumpur

Airtime Asia brings together the region’s independent radio community in Vietnam this August

Aroop Roy lands in Asia for a six-date June run

Shi Fu Miz celebrates 10th anniversary with four-stage festival at Tai Tong Ecopark

Patina Sound System brings high-fidelity vinyl listening sessions to Seoul

Manila's &FRIENDS Festival presents its biggest line-up yet this June

Compos Mentis launches as India's first community-funded mental health programme for musicians

Police raid 156-large "Project X" party in Pune

A look inside Miu Miu’s intimate Tokyo Jazz Club night

Saigon Soul Revival announce UK & Europe tour for autumn

Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival returns to Hong Kong's M+ for third edition

LỰU ĐẠN drops collection inspired by Bruce Lee’s style

Singapore Tourism Board & Universal Music Group Singapore form partnership to boost music tourism

PARAMOUNT brings 2 days of immersive sound to Japan’s Gunma mountains

Cakeshop Seoul announces first-ever South Korea tour

Peels Records & Bar reopens with new interior designed to improve over time

The Weeknd announces Asia dates for After Hours Til Dawn tour finale

Get your music featured on our 2026 list!

rural drops full line-up & introduces 2-day tickets for 2026 edition

Long-time Rainbow Disco Club resident Sisi has died aged 46

THILA Jiha relaunches as Seoul’s new sound exploration space

Mallung Records launches to champion leftfield Sri Lankan artists

Circoloco Ibiza state they were informed “​only the evening before” India debut was cancelled

Circoloco Ibiza state they were informed “only the evening before” India debut was cancelled