Asia News Four Asian nightclubs enter World’s 100 Best Clubs 2024 list Zouk Singapore, CÉ LA VI, Savaya & WOMB secure spots on the Nightlife International Association's coveted rankings
Features Turn up for good: charities in Asia to back this holiday season Give a little, feel a lot—with this list, we're inviting you to spread some meaningful joy!
News Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less
Music More Rice Records unites 30+ Asian producers for 7-year anniversary compilations The compilations feature representation from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam
Asia News New independent space SLAP 拍 launches with 12-hour opening party The 150 pax multiple-room venue in Hong Kong opens with an all-local line-up on December 28
Features The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2024 The DJs who defined 2024, spanning pioneers, cult heroes, idols, thought-leaders and more
News Lady Gaga’s next album will reportedly be informed by “industrial” dance music She has reportedly collaborated with Gesaffelstein and other unannounced DJs and producers on the upcoming ‘LG7’
News Drum'n'bass streams have increased by 94% in the past three years, according to data from Spotify According to the streaming platform Chase & Status, Rudimental and Bou are among the genre's most streamed artists
Asia News Malaysian attendees at Djakarta Warehouse Project report police misconduct With 400+ Malaysian citizens allegedly arrested, organisers Ismaya Live have issued a statement, while Indonesian police deny the claims & promise an internal review
New Releases Indra7 dives into dark disco & acid breaks on new EP ‘Love Song’ Out via SALA Records, it also features remixes by the label’s residents Reno Renatama & Masguna
Asia News Victor Ruiz, Giorgia Angiuli, Ash Roy & more to perform at CULTR in Kochi Set for early January, the festival teams up with Funk’N Around, Maushi, & Soupherb Records for 3 days at Bolgatty Palace
Music Pette Shabu releases debut album ‘SPRAK’ The experimental hip hop record by the Filipino rapper is boldly creative & singularly exciting
Features Mixmag Asia's ultimate Xmas gift guide Something for every music lover whether they've been nice or otherwise; cool tech, trendy gear, and culture-driven must-haves.
Asia News Zakir Hussain, tabla virtuoso & global musical icon, dies at 73 He recently made history as the first Indian musician to win 3 awards in a single night at the 2024 Grammys
Green Room BLOND:ISH to release new vinyl LP made from used cooking oil The record, made from biogenic waste, aims to promote a “circular economy”