JUNHEE, the leader and now soloist from the K-pop boy group A.C.E, is reinventing his musical identity with a bold step in his journey. 2025 was a notable year for him as he began his solo journey and established a new label, H&P Entertainment. His solo debut album, The First Day & Night, was released on September 12, 2025. The album comprises eight tracks, each documenting an emotion experienced at a specific time of day.

There’s a stillness about JAIE before she sings. The Malaysian artist took to the main stage at Clarke Quay on September 28, carrying us through a journey of R&B and electronic pop. She walked on stage like a fairy who had accidentally wandered into the city lights. There’s something about her voice—delicate, airy, yet steady—that makes you stop in your tracks.

On September 27, Shye stepped onto the main stage at Clarke Quay for Music Matters Live Singapore—and owned it. She’s a Singaporean singer-songwriter who doesn’t just perform;She commands your attention. Offstage, Shye might be quiet and reserved, but onstage, she’s a powerhouse. Her music carries weight: whether it’s in the lyrics, the tracks, or the way she delivers them. That night, she riled up the crowd with her setlist: “999,” “Cecilia,” “PRINCESS,” “JOKE,” “Waited for

As Music Matters Live in Singapore draws to a end on its 2025 edition, Branded in partnership with It’s A Girl Thing will be joining forces to host their final showcase Girls’ Night Out, bringing together an incredible lineup of talent from across the globe including Mila Bea, HILLARI, and Frizzell D'souza

On September 27, Singapore’s Clarke Quay wasn’t just buzzing from this year’s Music Matters Live; it was vibrating with the sound of artists from across Asia and beyond. Kicking off the night as the opening act, Singapore’s own WHYLUCAS stepped onto the stage with his guitar and an ORANGE story to tell. 

From the buzzing streets of Pune to the electrifying chaos of Lollapalooza India, and now to the iconic lights of Singapore’s Clarke Quay, Frizzell D'souza and her band are riding high on 'The Last Cigarette Tour.' It’s been a whirlwind journey—and if you caught them at Swee Lee or Señor Taco during Music Matters Live, you’ll know exactly what that energy feels like. Sitting down with Frizzell and her band, what began as an interview quickly became something much more...!

The crowd was alive. The air pulsed with energy. Every beat MINH played made the audience move—a playful, infectious rhythm that was impossible not to surrender to. From “Heartbreaker” to “Gossip,” “Fake Happy,” “I Don’t Know,” and a tease of “OUT WITH GRACE,” MINH invited us into a world where music is a diary, a dance floor, and a confession all at once. Before his set, Mido had the chance to sit with him backstage, chatting about music, life, and his journey. 

Usually, this is where we’d tell you how YAØ looked on stage at Music Matters Live SG, how the crowd reacted, maybe even what song hit the loudest. But, honestly? That doesn’t tell you who he is. To know that, you have to hear him talk about Radio Geisha ,Pt.1—an album that feels more like a confession. “If you want to know who I am, this is the album,” he says. YAØ has been making music since 2018, blending R&B, city pop, and soul into something unmistakably his.

IS:SUE, the four-member Japanese girl group under LAPONE GIRLS, a subsidiary of LAPONE Entertainment, performed for the first time in the United States at KCON LA 2025. Consisting of former finalists from the survival audition show Produce 101 Japan The Girls, NANO, RINO, YUUKI, and RIN made their debut on June 19, 2024, with their first debut single, 1st IS:SUE. They plan to embark on their first tour in December. Mido had the chance to learn more about the members through a

When an artist describes their music as a series of 'chapters,' it’s clear there’s a bigger picture in motion. For Seoul-born singer-songwriter RYLAI, every release is more than a single track. His newest song “Fall For You” marks another step in a carefully woven storyline while also standing on its own as a catchy, heartfelt anthem “for everyone who loved harder than they were loved back.”

Imagine seeing or hearing the sounds from your most meaningful memories flash before you. There’s a theory that in the final seven minutes of life, your brain replays the most pivotal moments you've ever experienced. For indie R&B singer-songwriter Keoni Usi, that idea became the heartbeat of his eight-track debut album 7 MIN.—with the last track “7 minutes” combining all of the themes and sonics. With 7 MIN. out in the world for some time now, Mido had the chance to ask Usi

While 82MAJOR might reference South Korea’s +82 area code, the group is quickly making a name for themselves on a global scale—and it’s one that deserves to be spotlighted. Since debuting in 2023, 82MAJOR has turned heads with a fresh, authentic sound that has fans asking, "Omg, have y’all heard of 82MAJOR?!" with every scroll on X. Mido Media had the amazing opportunity to catch up with all six members of 82MAJOR before their San Antonio Concert.

Being in a multinational music group is like having friends from across the borders who speak a different language but share your interests. That’s what it’s like for BeBy Entertainment’s girl group X:IN since the five members—E.sha, Nizz, Hannah, Nova, and Aria—came together to debut in 2023 to make music that truly transcends borders. In its latest interview with Mido Media, X:IN got candid about its third mini-album Defend Myself.

Mido had the opportunity to sit down with Rolling Quartz after the show to talk about life on the road, the creative process during production of songs, and their ever growing career. 

Bands bring a different kind of energy, built on collaboration and chemistry. JOSEON is the kind of band that does just that.

Ineffa Lucas, a South Korean artist based in New Zealand, released the world is…(feat. SEZI) on February 19.