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39 articles on News from Loopliner, the English-language voice of Asian electronic music: news, releases, club nights and festival coverage across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Tokyo Club SPREAD Turned Its Dancefloor Into a Silent Reading Party, and 1,200 Reddit Comments Followed
SPREAD in Shimokitazawa covered its dancefloor in carpet for Jucy Book Rave on September 26th. A video of the event went viral on Reddit days later, and the club's regular club nights run on the same floor.
John Talabot Plays One of the Last Nights at Saigon's Observatory
The Observatory closes at the end of October after nearly thirteen years and three addresses in Ho Chi Minh City, but not before letting Barcelona's John Talabot headline one of its last parties on October 2nd.
Idris Elba's House Music Alias IDRIS Made Its Bangkok Debut at Cloud 11
Idris Elba's house music alias IDRIS played a one-off set at Bangkok's Cloud 11 Theatre on September 26, sharing the booth with two of the city's own DJs, Wildealer and Elaheh, as his label Sound International made its Thailand debut.
Singapore Will Fine You S$500 for Loud Music on the Bus. Zouk Will Still Sell You a S$20,000 Table.
From this Wednesday, playing loud audio on a Singapore bus can cost S$500. Fifteen minutes away at Zouk, a table still costs up to S$20,000 and nobody calls that a public nuisance.
Calvin Harris Played to 1.6 Million People. Southeast Asia's Biggest Festival Doesn't Come Close.
Guinness World Records has confirmed it: nobody has ever DJed to a bigger crowd than Calvin Harris did from a carnival float in São Paulo. The number makes even Southeast Asia's biggest festivals look like club nights.
ALESSA Dies at 33. Kryder Remembers the Friend Behind Japan's First DJ-and-Orchestra Show.
ALESSA, the classically trained Japanese pianist who became one of her country's most distinctive DJs, has died at 33. Sosumi Records founder Kryder is remembering a decade of friendship that ran through Bangkok, Amsterdam and a landmark orchestra show in Tokyo.
A Magnitude-7.7 Quake Hit Flores. Bali's Laundromat Is Throwing a Benefit.
On September 19, Bali collective Laundromat and four partner crews turn a night at Amplitude Skatepark into a donation-only benefit for communities hit by the magnitude 7.7 Flores earthquake.
RA25 Confirms Its Tokyo Date. DJ MARIA. Headlines HVEN, Weeks After Her DJ Mag Watchlist Nod.
Resident Advisor's 25th-anniversary tour lands at Tokyo club HVEN on October 3rd, with DJ MARIA. topping a bill five days ahead of the tour's Taipei stop.
Noisia Split on September 17, 2019. They Just Reunited on the Same Date, Seven Years Later.
The Dutch trio posted their breakup on September 17, 2019. On September 17, 2026, they posted again: they're playing Amsterdam's Melkweg in December. No album, no five-year plan, just a show.
rEmPiT g0dDe$ Fuses Malay Serunai and Filipino Kulintang Into Industrial Club Music
Victoria Yam builds PRIME ENERGY EP from retuned Malaysian and Filipino folk instruments, then co-founds ALIGN.ONLINE to archive Southeast Asia's femme and queer electronic scenes.
Fred again.. New Release: DID IT AGAIN with Travy & Elzzz
Travy, Elzzz and Fred again.. release the single that started on a Dublin Twitch stream, debuted live before 8,000 people at RDS Simmonscourt, and starred in an Apple TV+ concert special.
The Beautiful Sound: House Music at World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and while most fans are focused on goals and group stages, a parallel soundtrack is playing out across the host cities.
Where House DJs Go in the Summer: A 2026 Season Guide
Where Do Your Favorite House DJs Spend the Summer? A Look at the Festivals, Beach Clubs and Residencies That Define the Season
Tomorrowland to Bring Back ‘The Avicii Tribute’ Experience
15 years after his MainStage debut, the festival brings back an immersive installation featuring original artifacts, remastered sets, and an exclusive collection.
Kaskade Announces New Album Origin// at Coachella coming Summer 2026
Eleven years after making Coachella history, the eight-time GRAMMY-nominated house music pioneer returned to the Sahara stage, debuted unreleased music with Crankdat, and confirmed his next album live on screen at Weekend 2.
Siam Songkran 2026: Bangkok Keeps Building Its Global Dance Identity
Siam Songkran Music Festival 2026 "The Melora" concluded its four-night run at Bravo BKK Arena on April 14, bringing to a close one of the largest electronic music events to coincide with Thailand's national Songkran celebration. The festival ran from April 11 to 14 at the Arena Area of Bravo BKK headlined by Martin Garrix, John Summit, Marshmello, Alok, and ARTBAT b2b R3HAB , the outdoor venue complex on the RCA strip near Rama 9, continuing the event's established identity as Bangkok's flagship EDM festival during Thai New Year.
2026 Music Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles today
The third annual Music Sustainability Summit MSS26 started off today at Solotech Studios in Los Angeles, gathering artists, promoters, DJs, and venue experts to drive climate solutions. With over 20 sessions on cutting fan travel emissions, zero waste events, and eco friendly tours, it offers key insights for house music festivals and club scenes. Standouts include Madame Gandhi's opening keynote, panels led by Live Nation and Spotify execs, and the launch of MSA Bobby Weir Awards. House music pros can adopt electric equipment, plant based catering, and low carbon raves to keep the energy alive. Near Earth Day 2026, this summit fuels industry shifts like Music Climate Pact targets.
Matroda & Eden Prince Deliver Epic B2B at The BLINK, Ministry of Sound London
Matroda and Eden Prince lit up The BLINK at Ministry of Sound! Epic back-to-back bass bombs and tech house vibes sent London into frenzy.
Jesse Jacob: From Utrecht Roots to House Powerhouse
Utrecht DJ Jesse Jacob left techno behind for soulful house grooves and started Airtime Records in 2019. The label marks its 7th year as an underground powerhouse with support from Chris Stussy and Archie Hamilton. His 2026 tracks bring deep, funky, and garage heat on the horizon. What drops next?
DJ Booth Design In 2026: How It Is Being Reimagined
The DJ booth in 2026 is no longer functional afterthought. YONT Studio's sculptural pink DJ booth at the SEVEN record store in Berlin represents a new approach: the booth as monolithic art object rather than technical infrastructure.
Starting Earlier: The Rise of Teenage DJs and Producers
The unprecedented rise of teenage and even pre-teen DJs and producers is dominating headlines in 2026. A new wave of teenage DJs and producers is entering the house music ecosystem through digital platforms, home studios and online communities. Their entry routes differ significantly from previous generations shaped by clubs and record stores.
The Rise of Women in House Music 2026: From Underground to Headliner
Female DJs are not just active in the deep house scene, they're innovating and leading it. Few artists have achieved what Peggy Gou has: global recognition without compromising her underground sound. In 2025, female DJs were dominating the dance music scene from techno titans to bass music queens, house music pioneers to trance legends. These women are breaking boundaries, headlining major festivals, and redefining electronic music with their unique sounds.
Spencer Brown Makes His Anjunadeep Return With Double Single 'Comeback Kids / Sweat Equity'
Nearly five years after his last Anjunadeep release, the San Francisco producer is back on the label with a double single release: 'Comeback Kids / Sweat Equity'.
Swedish House Mafia Confirmed Group Appearance at Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 via One World Radio
Swedish House Mafia has confirmed that they will appear together at Tomorrowland Thailand in 2026 through One World Radio.