The Needle / Indonesia - Emerging

“The Needle / Indonesia - Emerging” is a wide-reaching and eclectic playlist spotlighting rising acts from Indonesia and around the world. Blending indie pop, experimental beats, global rap, future garage, and electro-rock influences, the mix gives a nod to both local up-and-comers and globally recognized names pushing sonic boundaries. Tracks like Dylan Harrison’s "Got Me Tonight" and HANSHOLE’s "All Girls Have a Beautiful Smile" sit seamlessly alongside genre-blending collaborations like "HOUSE ON SAND" by NOTHING MORE and Eric V. of I Prevail.

The playlist offers a mix of mellow R&B grooves, punchy hyperpop energy, and carefully curated dancefloor rhythms, with songs like “XKRUSHX” by Om91 and “Movin” by Mike Candys delivering kinetic highs, while slower cuts like "Caroline" by Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD add contrast. The inclusion of artists from across Russia, Japan, Korea, and beyond shows a cross-border curiosity, tapping into a sound that's balanced between underground cool and slick production. It’s a snapshot of emerging global sounds connected by a collective urge to experiment and evolve.