The Needle / North Macedonia - Current

“The Needle / North Macedonia - Current” highlights a sharp cross-section of contemporary sounds flowing through North Macedonia and its neighboring musical landscapes. The playlist blends regional pop, turbo-folk, trap, and euro-electronic tracks with global pop and alt-hip hop pulses, creating a distinct mix that mirrors the area's evolving sonic identity. Artists like Anastasija Spasevska, Kali, and SuperHiks are featured alongside rising Balkan collaborators like Rina, 2Ton, and DJ A-Boom, carving out space beside international names like ZAYN, Megan Thee Stallion, and Charli XCX.

This set moves easily between high-energy club bangers like “Pedro” and “Elmas,” low-key introspective tracks like “Please Don't Fall In Love With Me,” and genre blends like “Amana” and “UNDERNEATH.” There are also moments of nostalgia, ballads, and regional flair through songs like “Јапонија” by Lufthansa and “Apsolutno Tvoj” by Mirzino Jato. Whether you're keeping up with local pop trends or scanning for fresh artists mixing Western and Balkan influences, this playlist gives a broad but current view of where the scene is headed.