THU, 17 APR 2025

Peak time at Paramount (May 24-25): Japan’s premier open-air party

Japan’s Paramount 2025 Open Air Party is back from May 24 to 25 at the Gunma Cycle Sports Center, continuing its tradition of delivering boundary-pushing electronic music experiences in a stunning natural environment. Known for its impeccable curation, immersive design, and top-tier sound, Paramount has earned its place as one of Japan’s most respected outdoor […]

WED, 16 APR 2025

No One Magazine (April 19): Dive deep into Vietnam’s queer scene

In No One Magazine’s sophomore release, Vietnam’s queer underground rises to the forefront, offering a rare and vital look at the untamed depths of this emerging scene. Rather than explain this unseen world to outsiders, the magazine speaks directly from the inside out, featuring 15 stories by more than 20 contributors who are Vietnamese, queer, […]

MON, 14 APR 2025

Dynamite Disco Club’s 8th Anniversary (April): Ignite the Dance Floor

Boogie nights and disco lights are staying alive as India’s beloved Dynamite Disco Club (DDC) celebrates its 8-year anniversary with a high-voltage tour across three major cities in the subcontinent: Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune. What started in 2017 as a humble radio show on Boxout.fm by DJ and producer Stalvart John has grown into one […]

MON, 14 APR 2025

Transcendence Festival (May 10-11): Elevates Our Senses

Blast off beyond your wildest imagination at Transcendence Festival, happening from May 10 to 11, 2025 at Village HAKUSHU in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, Japan. While Japan’s underground music scene continues to up the ante, Transcendence Festival takes it up a notch with their revolutionary approach to outdoor raving. Founded by Takumi Inamoto and DJ MARIA., […]

TUE, 18 MAR 2025

Pillbox (April 18-19): Getting High-Energy in Beijing

For well over 3000 years, China’s capital city of Beijing has thrived with relentless vitality. The history of entire civilizations courses through its tangled hutongs, life itself pulsing through ancient monuments alongside ultramodern skyscrapers in its ever-evolving cultural landscape. As the political and artistic heart of China, the city brims with intense energy, a developmental […]

TUE, 18 MAR 2025

Rural 2025: Sweat It Out!

Take the plunge this summer as revered Japanese open-air electronic music festival Rural returns to Nowhere CAMP at Inawashiro, Fukushima for a second year, from July 18 to 21. As always, the festival immerses attendees in Japan’s natural landscapes and various cultural traditions, bringing underground music to eclectic and remote countryside destinations that offer distinctive […]

MON, 17 MAR 2025

Bar Temp. (April 16-20): Brings the heat to Bangkok!

Bangkok is in for a hot summer as Bar Temp. prepares to debut in Thailand’s tropical capital city this month. Now ready for its official debut, Bar Temp. hosts its Grand Opening Week from April 16 to 20, 2025, celebrating their fusion of top-tier mixology, cutting-edge music, and community-driven sensibility. Nestled in the heart of […]

WED, 12 MAR 2025

Playtime Festival (July 3-6)

As the summer season rolls in and people begin to plan for exotic adventures and must-see destinations, Mongolia’s acclaimed Playtime Festival surely deserves a spot on your list. Returning for its 24th edition on July 3 to 6, 2025, this annual celebration of music and culture will once again take place at the Playtime Field […]