JX Soo
JX Soo has been writing for NME since 2021, with a focus on Japanese and Asian music scenes. They previously founded and wrote for Singaporean independent webzine Big Duck Music. They also have a photographic-based visual arts practice, and has vowed to never become a DJ.
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Listen to the upbeat new track from Thai indie pop newcomer SEKI, ‘Play It Cool’
The groovy single previews an upcoming EP from the Thai newcomer
Tokyo’s For Tracy Hyde drop heavy single ‘Milkshake’, announce split release with Thailand’s Death of Heather
The band’s first output without former guitarist U-1
Air Supply to perform in Singapore this December
The soft rock duo’s fifth show in the city-state celebrates their 45th anniversary
Japanese director Masahiro Kobayashi has died, aged 68
The director of ‘The Rebirth’ and ‘Bashing’ had been fighting colon cancer for five years
Gabber Modus Operandi issue statement responding to alleged sexual abuse investigation
Alleged perpetrator Ican Harem will be taking a six-month hiatus from the group to “improve himself”
CL, Epik High and more announced for Manila’s Hallyuween event in October
Six Korean acts and BGYO will be part of the Halloween-themed K-pop extravaganza
Ozzy Osbourne will open the NFL season with a half-time show for the LA Rams
It will be his first American performance in nearly four years
Netflix unveils seven new original Indonesian content, including new Joko Anwar project
New projects by Lucky Kuswandi, Shanty Harmayn and Timo Tjahjanto also part of the streamer’s lineup
Don Diablo headlines Singapore edition of EDM festival, Don’t Let Daddy Know
The EDM festival will kick off the new year at the Singapore Expo
SB19 announce upcoming tour dates including Singapore, New York, and Dubai
The eight-date tour celebrates their latest single, ‘Where You At’
Hear Thai shoegazers Death of Heather’s pummeling new single, ‘Head In The Sand’
Continuing in the heavier direction of their last single
Watch a documentary about a hip-hop festival held in an Indonesian top-security prison
Documenting how Joe Flizzow, MC Syze and DJ Stan came together for 2008’s Cipinang International Hip-hop Festival