The Needle / Mongolia

"The Needle / Mongolia" is a genre-jumping playlist that blends synth-heavy dream pop, alt-pop, experimental electronic, and touches of global hip-hop and Mongolian rock. Tracks like “Lejos de Ti” by The Marías and “iwaly” from Shallou bring hazy, ethereal vibes, while songs like “Pandora” by Wisp and “blan_” by Arika add a textural, glitchy feel. Mongolian artists such as Belgee Hummer, Nisvanis, and Oki Odbayar provide regional grit and depth, weaving in distinctly local sounds.

Pushed forward by energy from artists like XG, BBNO$, and j-hope, the mix keeps its pulse moving across cultures and moods. Korean R&B, Eastern European hip-hop, and sped-up edits also make appearances, creating a sense of motion that feels digitally connected and physically grounded. It’s a playlist that plays like a nighttime crossfade between city lights and remote horizons.