The Needle / Philippines - Underground

“The Needle / Philippines - Underground” is a genre-hopping mix that leans into the experimental and unexpected. Pulling from a wide array of global artists, the playlist threads together atmospheric electronica, indie rock, alt-pop, regional hip-hop, and cinematic orchestral pieces. Tracks like “阿那亚Aranya” by GALI and “28” by Mamazi and Chvrsi blend fluidly with harder-hitting cuts like “ABSOLUTE MADNESS” by QUEEF JERKY and the industrial mix of “NEW WORLD - YMIR Remix.”

There are moments of soft melody and emotional introspection from artists like Hana Vu and Jon Mullins, countered with glitchy, offbeat energy from the likes of Belmont and Wednesday Campanella. Whether it's Vietnamese R&B, Persian rap, or orchestral scores from video game-inspired projects, the playlist moves with the pulse of underground scenes that often fly under the radar but push genre boundaries. It's loosely curated, sonically diverse, and keeps one foot firmly planted in the global DIY ethos.