Good indie music in Asia✨
Working in parallel with band activities to create solo work is not merely an expansion of expressive outlets—it’s also a process of facing oneself and distinguishing what one can and cannot do. What DYGL’s Kohei Kamoto reveals in his debut solo album “Dangle Candle” is a record of just such a contemplative journey. Encouraged by […]
SCHØØL, a four-piece shoegaze band based in Paris, is making waves in the indie music scene. Their frontman, Francis Mallari, will make his long-awaited Japan debut to perform at the SLYMO event on December 28, 2025 (Sunday) at Shimokitazawa BASEMENTBAR & THREE. Rather than a full band set, Francis will perform an acoustic set featuring […]
“Is wanting more a crime?” This question posed by Jordana in her self-titled latest EP ‘Jordanaland’ is directed at everyone who continues to perform “kindness” in the real world. Raised in a musical household where her father was an organist, she has captured listeners’ hearts with her highly transparent vocals since her 2019 debut. However, […]
yagihiromi, a member of Nitroday who has also gained attention as a support musician for ART-SCHOOL, will release her debut solo album 『lemma』 on November 19. Inspired by Showa modernist literature, the seven tracks combine ethereal beauty with experimental elements, traversing electronic, folk, abstract, and avant-garde territories while weaving her inner world into sound. Additionally, […]
It’s been a year and a half since their last release. Sisters In The Velvet have finally dropped their highly anticipated new EP, “Mother’s Octave.” For this release, they took on the thrilling challenge of recording in one take—without even using a metronome. Jazz-like improvisation was added to the mix, along with a statement against […]
If the “sun” were to disappear from the world right now, what would we rely on to live? Post Inner Circle, a five-member band from Seoul, South Korea, presents one answer to this grand question in their debut EP ‘Artificial Sun.’ What are the musical roots of this band, consisting of four musicians and one […]
An atmosphere that doesn’t quite mesh, words you want to say but can’t. The other person’s silence inevitably drags out a scream from within you. There exists a soundtrack for such suffocating moments. The Belair Lip Bombs’ “Hey You” is a song that depicts the breakdown of communication born within intimate relationships and a yearning […]
Bangkok-based singer-songwriter Thalassa breaks nearly four years of silence with the release of her new single “Good Boys.” “Good Boys” features lyrics that cut to the heart of modern romance’s dilemmas, ultimately guiding listeners toward self-affirmation. The shimmering synth tones and playful beats feel like the morning sun announcing the end of a long night. […]
crushed, formed through songs played on late-night radio. Bre and Shaun, who work long-distance between LA and Portland, draw tremendous inspiration from video games like ‘METAL GEAR SOLID’ and ‘Silent Hill,’ incorporating this into their music production. Particularly, they deeply empathize with the character Sniper Wolf, and the song “oneshot,” which sublimates the inspiration gained […]
Hello, I’m yabori, Editor-in-Chief of BELONG Media. Even when listening to the same music, everyone has different impressions. Furthermore, if the countries and cultures where people grew up are different, those differences should become even more interesting. This time, we’re delivering a cross-border cross-review project. The writers are Takita-kun, who is writing a review for […]