AXEAN Festival announces first wave of 2025 lineup

DJ Love, One Click Straight, Shye, DOOR PLANT, and more are set to perform at this year’s edition of Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional showcase festival

AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s leading music and creative industry platform, has announced the first wave of its 2025 lineup.

Filipino artists such as Budots pioneer DJ Love and alt-rock outfit One Click Straight lead the first wave of acts performing at the international music festival which is set to take place at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from September 13 to 14, 2025.

This  year’s edition promises a dynamic and eclectic roster of artists, reflecting an impressive array of genres, cultures, and music styles from across the region.

The first round of confirmed artists also includes Bali-based alternative rock band Jangar, psychedelic rock trio Kelompok Penerbang Roket, indie rock quartet Ministry Of, six-piece band L’alphalpha, and rising producer and singer-songwriter XANDEGA from Indonesia, alongside rising dark pop artist Su San from Malaysia; indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Shye and prolific electronic musician and producer Fauxe from Singapore; and experimental rave n’ roll act S.O.L.E. and four-piece alt rock band DOOR PLANT from Thailand.

Alex Warren Teams Up With Rosé For New Single

Today, singer-songwriter Alex Warren teams up with global icon ROSÉ to release their highly anticipated collaboration, “On My Mind” - listen here. The song was announced as a surprise track on Warren’s upcoming album You’ll Be Alright, Kid, due out July 18th, pre-order here. Warren started teasing the potential ROSÉ collab on his socials a few weeks ago, and fans have been anxiously awaiting the release ever since. 

“On My Mind” is a swelling love song in Alex Warren’s mastered style of anthemic pop. Produced by Ammo and John Ryan, the record beautifully meshes Warren and ROSÉ’s vocals for a striking listen. The accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley - watch here. 

What’s New On Max This July

Don’t miss the premiere of the award-winning movie Anora, starring Oscar® winner Mikey Madison, as well as action thrillers Alarum and High Rollers on Max. For fans who observe the U.S. Independence Day in the region, stream hits like Veep, Succession and SmartLess: On The Road, to iconic favorites such as Friends and The Big Bang Theory. Little ones can also spark their creativity in the worlds of Jellystone!, and Mechamato, all available to stream on Max.

Stream with Pride: LGBTQ+ Stories to Watch This Month

This month, let Lionsgate Play bring pride to your screen.

From thrilling dramas to poignant comedies, some of the most compelling stories being told today are ones that highlight the LGBTQ+ experience. This month, we've handpicked five captivating shows and films that celebrate identity, explore relationships, and showcase the power of connection. These stories are bold, raw, and unapologetic, promising to entertain, challenge, and resonate with audiences everywhere.

Grab your popcorn, settle in, and prepare to stream with pride. 

The Kid LAROI releases new single ‘HOW DOES IT FEEL’

GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI releases his highly anticipated new single, “HOW DOES IT FEEL” via Columbia Records. LAROI officially announced the single on socials earlier this week, attracting buzz from eager fans. The track features a special appearance from renowned musician, Thundercat, playing the song’s hypnotic baseline. LAROI also dropped the flirty new video counterpart starring actress Talia Ryder alongside himself, directed by CALMATIC (Kendrick Lamar, The Rolling Stones), showcasing his smooth dance moves at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

JADE returns with new single Plastic Box

Global music superstar JADE returns today with her new single 'Plastic Box'.

Written by JADE with GRADES and Lauren Aquilina and co-produced by Oscar Görres, the track is a pulsating electro synth-pop song about jealousy and irrational emotion.

JADE says: "Plastic Box is about that irrational and toxic insecurity within us when we think about our partner's previous relationships, even though we know everyone has a past. It’s a happy-sad pop song and one of my favourite songs I've ever written."

Filipino singer-songwriter dwta releases “Kung Ikaw Ay Masaya,” a melancholic folk-pop track under Sony Music Entertainment.

The song is featured in the official soundtrack for the upcoming comedy-drama Flower Girl, starring Sue Ramirez.

Directed by multi-awarded filmmaker and screenwriter Fatrick Tabada, the quirk, fun, and deeply introspective film centers around Ena, a young woman in search of her lost “womanhood.”

Tabada offers nothing but high praises for dwta’s latest song, pointing out its pivotal role in supporting the lead character’s journey of self-discovery and acceptance. “Amid the film’s absurdity, the song grounds Ena and brings out her humanity,” Tabada adds. “Though Ena may come off as unlikeable at first, Kung Ikaw ay Masaya reminds the audience that she is a woman in the process of rediscovering her humanity—and that she, too, is allowed to stumble in her journey toward self-worth.”