Good indie music in Asia✨
A groundbreaking musical experiment is taking shape in the outskirts of Brisbane, Australia. Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra is, in other words, the musical utopia that John Lennon envisioned in “Imagine. With 25 members, Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra is a ripper blend of orchestral arrangements and punk spirit, pushing beyond conventional genres and musical boundaries. At […]
To Our Readers Today, we are excited to share detailed information about our new project “Jingle Jungle Range Town,” which was announced two weeks ago. Thank you for following our 13-day teaser campaign on social media. Before diving into the project details, let me explain our new concept and why we decided to introduce AI […]
Hello everyone, I’m Aria Somnambula! I’m excited to announce that I’ll be starting a music column called “Rangetown Notes” in collaboration with BELONG Media/A-indie. I’ll be writing this column together with my research partner, Punipon, a virtual life form (I’m a bit nervous as this is my first time writing a music column…). For those […]
To Our Readers Thank you for always reading our articles. I’m Tomohiro Yabe, Editor-in-Chief. Today, I’d like to share with you our new initiatives. While this may be a bit long, I would appreciate if you could read it through to the end. Facing an Era of Change Text: Tomohiro Yabe Tool Used: Claude Proofreading & Editing: […]
FOLK9 is a 4-member indie pop band based in Bangkok, Thailand. They have previously collaborated with Japanese band Luby Sparks on a joint single release, and this year they have performances scheduled at the outdoor music event “THE CAMP BOOK 2024” in Nagano Prefecture as well as an album release party. At BELONG Media, we […]
Lesssugar is a four-piece indie pop band from Thailand that was formed in 2022. The members are from Ubon, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok in Thailand, and they create music while respecting each other’s geographical and personal experiences. They stand out as a band that can access the world from the local indie scene that is […]
The rock band “Orange Ocean (橘子海)” from Qingdao, China, announced that they will hold their first tour in Japan in March 2024. The guest for the Tokyo performance (March 6, Shibuya WWW X) is the four-member band “TENDOUJI” that advocates EASY PUNK, and the guest for the Osaka performance (March 8, Shinsaibashi JANUS) is the […]
Synmelon is an indie rock band from Bangkok, Thailand. They mix progressive, shoegaze, and post-rock elements to create their own sound. They have released several singles, performed at Cat Expo 9, and are working on their debut album. About Synmelon Emerging from the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Synmelon is an independent alternative rock quartet carving […]
In 2023, A-indie has been delivering information mainly through interviews and reviews of many bands and artists, and updating the “recommended new song playlist” based on the following three concepts. -Only feature artists that we are interested in -Cover Asian artists -Learn about the roots of the artists Through these activities, we received a lot […]
Death of Heather is a four-piece dream pop / shoegaze band formed in Bangkok, Thailand. They have bands like My Bloody Valentine, The Cure, and Turnover as their roots, and they are a young band that attracts attention from overseas while resonating with other bands that are active in Thailand, such as Safeplanet, Folk9, and […]