Some of our favourite platforms doings their bits to push forward our communities in the music world. (A - Z)
A platform that amplifies AAPI talent – both on stage and behind the scenes. Rising within Live Nation, we are both a cultural hub that brings together touring AAPI musicians and their fans, in addition to a professional network that forges impactful partnerships across the industry.
Informed by a multitude of disciplines and perspectives both practical and theoretical, diverse and with an ear to the ground; Asian Pop Weekly exists between cultural, disciplinary and national boundaries precisely to demonstrate the possibilities that exist when you look beyond our differences. We are obsessed with the notion of bringing Asian music to the world as a means of bridging cultural divides; unearthing the best of what the scene has to offer and presenting it to Western audiences in ways that intrigue yet foster understanding.
BBC Asian Network (South Asia)
Daytimers (South Asia)
DialledIn (South Asia)
DOST (South Asia)
US based radio show - A sonic destination to celebrate Asian artists who are shaping the future while honoring the roots that ground them. Eastern Echoes is a three hour weekly journey through the vast realm of music from Asia and the Asian diaspora. Airs live Thursday 7-10 PM Pacific, and is available on-demand at KEXP.ORG and the KEXP apps.
Eastern Margins (East & South East Asia)
A leading platform for alternative Asian culture in the UK - curating events, club nights, creative partnerships and now their flagship festival, Margins United. With roots in the underground and eyes on the future, Eastern Margins continues to build a home for the artists and communities who are too often left on the fringes.
Established in September 2021, ESEA Music is a community led by and for UK-based East & Southeast Asian music industry professionals and artists, now with over 500 members. In addition to offering a supportive network and a sense of belonging, the group aims to lobby for stronger ESEA representation in the UK music industry and provide a voice for those working in the industry now and in the future.
Family of East
Created by Co-Founders Shana Gujral and Noé Solange, the platform is a dynamic database and community platform built to redefine and expand the role of Asian identities in the Western music world. The database features a curated directory of musicians, DJs, producers, and presenters from the 48 countries of Asian heritage, connecting them with a wide range of opportunities from festivals, venues and beyond.
GoldHouse
Jaded
Laylit (South West Asia)
A platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last seven years their dance parties have carved out an unmatched place in North American and European cities' nightlife, becoming an anticipated social gathering and unique musical experience.
A charity championing South Asian musicians and music professionals in the UK, amplifying their voices and driving creative impact. In 2025, we released South Asian Soundcheck, the first comprehensive study of South Asian experiences in UK music, exposing the structural barriers holding artists back and fuelling our mission for change.
MARSM (South West Asia)
A London-based event producer amplifying the vibrant musical and arts culture of the Arabic-speaking world. Since 2015, Marsm has established an expansive events network across the UK, Europe and beyond, uniting artists, venues, festivals and cultural organisations. From hosting some of the biggest names in the region to emboldening burgeoning underground music scenes, Marsm celebrates the diverse music cultures of the region.
SceneNoise (South West Asia)
SWANA Records (South West Asia)
A record label aimed to connect the SWANA region with the global music industry by empowering the best upcoming artists in the diaspora to lead this cultural movement.
88 Rising (East & South East Asia)
