Artists

Zhiqi

As a DJ, his sets move between X, Y, and Z—fluid and tripped-out, held together by a groove that never loses the floor. As a side venture into live composition, he also created and performed the score for Adaha 2 alongside artist Chen Tianzhuo at Palais de Tokyo. A longtime DJ and party promoter, Zhiqi cut his teeth as a house resident at Beijing's White Rabbit before founding ZhaoDai (招待) and its affiliated festival Zhaodai on leave. After seven years behind the decks and the door, he stepped away from the club and relocated to Berlin, where he now focuses on DJing and production. His performances have taken him across Asia.

MLiR

MLiR is the Swedish duo of Einar Christoffersson and Marco Gegenheimer, operating at the crossroads of club culture, live performance, and narrative-driven composition. Drawing from analog machines, samples, live instrumentation, synths, and field recordings, they build immersive, cinematic sound worlds that resist genre and unfold on their own terms. The project broke through in 2016 with the EP Swedish Lo-Life on Studio Barnhus, emerging from a shared obsession with deep-digging DJ culture, extended late-night studio sessions, and the tension between electronic production and live expression. Since then, MLiR have steadily expanded their sonic universe—textured, exploratory music unconcerned with fixed categories. In 2024, the duo released their debut album Pulpo Fiction, a 16-track double LP on Studio Barnhus, marking their third release on the label and solidifying their long-form, world-building approach. Alongside MLiR, Marco—formerly behind the cult online record store Magic Teapot Records—runs Taf Kif Records (with Arnau Obiols) and Smutty Edits (with Tom Bolas and Dea Barandana). He has played at festivals and clubs including Zodiac (Jakarta), Savage (Hanoi), Nitsa (Barcelona), Dekmantel, Dekmantel Selectors, Wonderfruit, Retreat Festival, Rainbow Disco Club take over in Ho Chi Minh City, while also curating the long-running party Calamari Rolls Royce at The Observatory in Ho Chi Minh City. 2026 signals a prolific chapter for MLiR, with the new LP åh Gud on Stratasonic Records featuring Oddisee, Nah Eeto, and Selassie, a 12” on Rush Hour, Smutty Edits 03 & 04 12", a feature on the next Calypso Records compilation, a collaboration with Laurence Guy for Homies from Pikes' compilation, a new project with Axel Boman coming out on his new label Blurry, an EP with Elfenberg, and a third full-length LP on Music From Memory. MLiR are not tucking themselves under any sombreros!

XI

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of NYC, Christi McGarry aka DJ Xi is a multi-hyphenated Filipina-American who found her sound after settling into the concrete jungle and tropical islands of the Philippines. With an eclectic style and taste that seamlessly transcends genres, her sets are inspired by many years spent behind and in-front of the booth.With a magnetic presence and global appeal, Christi has become a household name in the music and events industry and the underground electronic music community in the Philippines. With a stirring presence in Asia and Europe, Christi has secured bookings for luxury brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Ferrari, YSL Beauty, Prada Beauty, and more, to playing high profile events like Formula 1 Singapore, along with her previous residencies at Shangri-La & the Grand Hyatt Manila.Xi has played nights at underground clubs including Savage, Hanoi; Club Celia, Shanghai; Nokal & XXXX Manila; and Khar Social Mumbai with Krunk collective, along with island beach clubs and festivals like Pepper-On, Albania; Barbosa; Siargao, and Ombak Festival in Malaysia. She also has regular invites to popular underground parties such as Electric Bazaar, Casa Disco, Harana SabadoNights, Full Moon Boracay, Ritmo, and one of the Philippines’ longest running pioneer underground parties/festivals, UNKNWN.So whether she's playing at a club, festival or social event, Xi continues to push the boundaries of electronic music by taking you on a journey filled with unexpected twists, blending tropical rhythms, punchy bass-lines, and raw city breaks. Expect anything between high energy, acid or soulful house, electro to disco, to tech-house, latin/afro and Amapiano. Xi delivers a delicate balance that feels both primal and sultry, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who experiences her sound.

LYDO

Lydo is a Filipino-born Vietnamese-American sound artist. As a resident DJ of BASEMENT NY, their distinctive sets explode the parameters of techno, deftly cutting across genres while retaining a highly personal emotional resonance. Whenever Lydo plays, it’s best to leave your expectations at the door and simply prepare for an unexpected array of sonic thrills, ranging from visceral and grooving to mind-bendingly experimental. A non-binary trans artist themselves, Lydo launched X-TRA.SERVICES to serve and create space for queer, trans, and nonbinary people of color. Lydo has performed at Berlin Atonal, Draaimolen Festival, Bourse de Commerce, SculptureCenter, and Bassiani, as well as subterranean parties across Europe and North America.

Loyboy

Both a dancer and DJ, Loy embodies a profound love for music and movement. His unwavering commitment to creating euphoric experiences on the dance floor is evident in every set, guaranteed to bring joy to any audience. Loy seamlessly weaves together auditory journeys that encompass disco, house, breaks, ambient, and techno.Back home in Singapore Loy serves as a resident DJ at the esteemed Headquarters, local queer event organizer Fomohomo and Rasa. He also curates his own series of events through the collective 5210pm. His desire to unite the dance and club scene in Singapore has also led him to organise Floor, a party series designed to bridge the gap between dancers and ravers.His distinctive sound has afforded him the opportunity to play at establishments such as Savage Hanoi,Jellyfish Pittsburgh, Beamcube and Public Seoul.

AAGUU

DJ & Music Producer Aashish Gupta began his music journey in 2010 in Bangalore, India inspired by theundercuts of early electronic music specially from the 90s and 2000s. In 2018 Aashish found himself following the path of music to Berlin, Germany - where he evolved into his present day moniker - AAGUU. Releasing his first single “Sampadan 19” on the vinyl only imprint run by Todh Teri. ModeMusic, a collective co-founded and run by AAGUU has been responsible for hosting musical talent and building dance floors across India since 2014. Solar Spirit – a music & fashion label created by AAGUU was launched at Magnetic Fields Festival, Indiain December 2023 showcasing performances by DJs from across the globe and a clothing collection incollaboration with designer Shruti Biswajit. AAGUU is also notably one of the first Indian DJs to break into the larger Asian electronic dance musiccircuit, leaving an indelible mark on stages across the continent such as Savage Club, Likido Festival andRe:treat Festival (Vietnam), Q!ao Festival, Tag Club, Oil Club (China), Wonderfruit Festival and NeverNormal Club (Thailand) and Womb (Japan) to name a few.

Emel

Emel Rowe didn’t exactly choose music — it simply refused to leave him alone. The Filipino-Australian DJ, event producer, and all-around vibe manager has a gift for connecting with people both on and off the dance floor. It’s an instinct that’s carried him across continents, into dream booths, and deep into the heart of Asia’s nightlife. He is co-founded some of the Philippines’ most forward-thinking parties and music platforms — UNKNWN, CC:Concepts, Manila Community Radio, Twelve Points Records, and most recently, Indanaw — each one a reflection of his impulse to build community and platform Philippine talent and put the spot light on what’s home grown in Asia. His club pedigree runs long, with highlights that include Berghain/Panorama Bar, Outercena, Blitz, Dalston Superstore, about:blank, Angel Music Bar, The Observatory, Zhao Dai, Tuff Club, Elsewhere, Bar Temp, Nyapi, 宀 Club, Klymax, and Savage. Festivals and outdoor gatherings have claimed him too — from Confide(au) and Organik(tw) to The Air House(kor), Sunda Festival (sg), Zhao Dai On Leave (ch), Vietnam’s Equation Festival, and Thailand’s Wonderfruit — both of which he proudly calls home as a resident. 2025 has been a big year from him as well with Emel clocking in 60+ gigs this year. It’s a testament to a range that stretches far beyond any one dance floor. Back home in the Philippines, he cut his teeth as a resident at the now-legendary TIME and remains a fixture across the archipelago’s evolving scene — from Malasimbo and Barbosa to Cradio Radio, and Nokal. What you get with Emel is simple: Rhythm without ego. Precision without pretense. A selector who digs deep, never plans, and understands that he’s not just mixing tracks — he’s telling a story. More than that, he’s become a key figure in Asia’s cultural renaissance, driven by a single through-line: to amplify the magic being conjured in the region and share it with the world.

TaoFu

TaoFu has been a regular dancer & music lover for the underground beats since day one. She has attended many events in Vietnam before actually stepping into the game and becoming a DJ. Having only started DJing in 2020, TaoFu has already gained significant recognition for her skills, which have earned her a resident DJ title at The Observatory Saigon and also a member of ATIPIK Collective. And recently in 2023, she was added as a resident DJ to the finest underground nightclub in Hanoi - Savage. Her DJ sets pull selections from House, Electro, & Techno genres, aiming to deliver an unpredictable sound experience for all music lovers. Expect the unexpected when TaoFu steps into the booth.

BongBongQuayQuay

BongBongQuayQuay has emerged at the vanguard of a new generation of Vietnamese DJs who are carving their own unique approach to dance floor ignition — unfazed by genre-based preconceptions of what makes a party move, her eclectic taste is channelled through a prowess behind the decks that delivers a constantly-evolving energy flow. Combining her wide influences from across the continuums of house, techno and disco — with frequent detours into unexpected leftfield constellations — her unique sonic aesthetic has established her as a regional tastemaker and frequent feature on lineups across Asia. As a resident of The Observatory in HCMC, BBQQ’s distinctive sound has found its place to experiment multiple nights a month, allowing her dreamy daytime character to carve fresh nocturnal narratives guided by her experiences with art, photography and fashion. You’ll also see her playing venues such as Savage in Hanoi, as well many more locally sourced parties and festivals including Equation, Snug, Objoff, Atipik and Studio Adventure. She also recently participated in Prada Extends Bangkok 2023 — a series of live events travelling across global destinations, created with and curated by British-Canadian electronic musician Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman —- who uses the unique, universal connection of music to unite different cultures and geographies in conversation. Get excited about BBQQ’s sound — there’s a lot to discover.

DOTT

For over a decade, DOTT has been a key ingredient in the ever maturing underground house and techno scene of SE Asia. The Bangkok local is known for his signature style of basslines and their variety and evolution throughout his productions. His sound is best described as playful, sleazy and moody with hypnotizing elements; a unique fusion of raw house and techno grounded in their central foundations. He fosters an endless collection of unreleased productions that have allowed him to refine his style,producing one track every day for extended periods of time. DOTT fully expresses himself in the booth. People experience his personality through the mood and feeling of the tracks and the atmosphere his selections create on the dancefloor. During extended sessions, he prefers to exclusively use his own catalog as it allows him the truest form of expression of his artistry.A driving force of Thailand’s underground music scene for some time, when looking at the bigger picture this becomes even more evident. As one of the founders of “More Rice”, he has released obscure dance music from the region's up and coming talents and built connections to the global scene.DOTT took things even further, turning ‘More Rice’ into Thailand’s first record store that specializes in electronic dance music. Notable diggers have been spotted here sifting through the crates for undiscovered gold. Despite the ever changing trends in Asia, DOTT has never strayed from his path in the pursuit of greater notoriety. It’s this commitment to his art form that has brought him the respect of his peers and put him behind the decks of every important club and festival in the region. Now with a scheduled performance at Craig Richard’s esteemed Houghton Festival, DOTT is set to share his story with the world.

Saint Guel

“Filipino artist Saint Guel - An artist to keep an eye on. Miguel Santiago aka Saint Guel basks in dance music — his being distinctly warm and clean-cut. The Filipino DJ/producer started behind the decks at 15 in and tinkered with personal production two years after. Since then , he’s carefully carving his corner: an altogether irresistibly groovy one. Across his recent releases, "Closer EP" (FuFu Records) "Still Life” (More Rice Records / Thailand) and “Over and Over / For The Floor” (Transit Records / Philippines) are easily breaking through as foreseeable dance floor bangers post-pandemic. Perhaps it’s him soaking up the Manila nightlife, his frequent pilgrimage across international festivals or his inherent taste and thirst for a warbling world. Whatever it is, it’s looking like everyone is here for it.”

DI LINH

Emerging from Hanoi, Vietnam, Di Linh has been steadily shaping her presenceacross the region. Known for her bold, wide-ranging selections, genre-fluid approachto the dance floor, her music feels both intentional and deeply immersive. She alsohas residency at Savage, The Observatory, and Equation, and formerly at Wonderfruit(The Quarry). Seamlessly bringing her unique color around Southeast Asia and beyond, Di Linhdraws inspiration from each space she plays. Her sounds constantly evolving toensure the crowds fall into a trance while also staying true to herself. She knows howto craft mind-bending sets with Disco, House & Techno that lead the audiences'emotions into her own story.