Zack Tabudlo maps his music journey with new single “Iyong-Iyo”
The beginning of Zack Tabudlo’s Island Records journey saw the young singer-songwriter going full speed ahead. His song ‘Sigurado’ hit the Top Viral PH charts and stayed there for four weeks, following its feature in the online series Your Home. There’s also ‘Cruel,’ whose music video was released a few months ago and has racked up more than 70,000 views on…
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Ritt Momney’s “Put Your Records On,” now a hit in the Philippines!
Ritt Momney’s rework of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On” is now a certified smash in the Philippines. The sleeper hit that catapulted the 21-year-old producer and singer-songwriter into global fame, has now reached a top 10 peak on Spotify Philippines’ Top 50 this week, and continues to impact mainstream radio stations such as Monster RX 93.1 (No.…
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Purchase Anak ng Macho Dancer tickets through TicketNet
TicketNet is bringing one of the most awaited Filiipino films of the year directly to you! Grab your tickets to the digital premiere of the hotly anticipated Filipino film Anak ng Macho Dancer through TicketNet today and enjoy the film from the comfort of your own home! The film, which will be streamed only on January 30, 9PM is a sequel to the 1988 cult…
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ZAYN scores another No.1 album in the Philippines with ‘Nobody Is Listening’
ZAYN’s third studio release Nobody is Listening makes history once again as it debuts at No. 1 on iTunes Philippines Top 100 albums chart a few hours after its release. Co-written by ZAYN, the project highlights his R&B influences and showcases deeply personal lyrics. Nobody is Listening sees ZAYN in complete creative control, from designing the album …
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Filipino-Australian artist Bryan Estepa kicks of the new year with Josh Pyke-produced 'Trick of the Light'
In 2020, Bryan Estepa released two new songs, continuing on from the success of his exceptional 2019 album Sometimes I Just Don’t Know. The second of those singles, ‘Admit Now, Pay Later’, received a video premiere on Rolling Stone Australia, was featured on NME Australia and had strong national radio airplay - including selection as one of the featured S…
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Get in the Christmas spirit with Lilystars Records’ compilation album, IN REVERIE
Philippine indie music label Lilystars Records brings festive warmth to music listeners all around the world with the release of IN REVERIE: A Lilystars Christmas Compilation . In keeping up with the tradition of spreading Holiday cheers, the 11-track album offers heartfelt music that evokes the reassuring comfort of home and togetherness even in the unl…
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Bianca releases stripped-down version of Rivermaya’s “Hinahanap-hanap Kita”
Acoustic pop newcomer Bianca drops a stripped-down version of Rivermaya’s ‘90s classic song “Hinahanap-hanap Kita,” out on November 26, Thursday via Sony Music Philippines. Delicately arranged with acoustic guitars, lush strings, and subtle electronic beats, Bianca’s rendition of the 1997 alt-rock staple makes good on the promise of the original’s melodi…
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Smart powers Liga Adarna Season 2 to raise funds for World Wide Fund for Nature
Coming from a successful pilot season, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. and Eplayment Entertainment has announced the second season of all-female esports league Liga Adarna. Titled Liga Adarna 2.0: Sleigh the Enemy, the league will test the best of the country’s top female esports players in four different games: Mobile Legends: Bang Ba…
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Sasha Sloan teams up with Charlie Puth on the new version of “Is It Just Me?”
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Sasha Sloan delights fans by releasing a new version of her celebrated track “Is It Just Me?” feat. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Charlie Puth. After eagle-eyed fans spotted the two artists connecting on social media, Sloan confirmed the news that Puth has joined her on the incredible catchy and poignantly …
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We Got delves into the unconscious with reggae anthem “Cindy”
Eight-piece reggae collective We Got serves another sun-dappled jam in the form of new single “Cindy”—out today on all digital platforms worldwide. Delving into the unconscious with tropical instrumentation and laid-back horn arrangement, We Got gives us a taste of Jamaica on this swinging love anthem about an imaginary character that exists in the minds o…
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Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan releases 5-song EP Blooms
After a solid string of single releases, Singapore singer-songwriter Jean Tan finally releases her anticipated 5-song EP Blooms, available on 20 November 2020 on all major digital streaming platforms via Leeway. This EP includes singles released this year, such as “Serenade” and “ Oak Cherry Wine ”, as well as two new renditions of old songs as fitting book…
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Filipina-Singaporean R&B star Gail Belmonte channels personal heartbreak on new single “Restart”
Filipina-Singaporean singer-songwriter Gail Belmonte has finally dropped “Restart,” her last release for 2020. The electro-R&B ballad caps off a trio of singles that mark her debut as a solo artist signed under Umami Records. “Restart” immerses listeners into a harrowing tale of breakup and romantic dissolution. Written by Belmonte based on personal e…
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Little Mix reigns supreme with the release of “Sweet Melody”
Award-winning British pop group Little Mix made an impressive entrance on several music charts in the Philippines with the release of “ Sweet Melody ,” the new single off their upcoming album Confetti. The sassy banger emerged triumphant on its first day of release, as it trended at No. 1 on Twitter Philippines, and debuted on top of the iTunes Philippin…
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The Gentle Isolation pays homage to cult indie favorites on “Sound Wave”
Indie pop outfit The Gentle Isolation revisits the eternal appeal of their music favorites on “Sound Wave,” their latest single under Lilystars Records. Written in 2014, the effervescent twee pop anthem pays tribute to the obscure pop heroes that inspired the band to make music. “Our latest track is an ode to the music that we held dear like one of our c…
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Dominic Chin documents personal struggles on debut EP, ‘License to Cry’
Singapore pop artist Dominic Chin has finally released his debut EP ‘License to Cry’, via indie label Umami Records. The 7-track EP is a diverse collection of songs that document the early stages of self-discovery in Dominic Chin’s life, in his efforts to articulate his struggles and explore different sounds. A Confessional Record “It was always diffic…
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Kubra Commander debuts first official single “The Now” under Lilystars Records
Kubra Commander joins Lilystars Records’ impressive roster of music acts from the Philippines and beyond. Prior to signing up with the indie record label, the Cebu-based psychedelic rock outfit has been making waves online since the release of their breakthrough track, “On Your Left,” which made it to CNN’s 8 New Local Releases for your Listening Pleasure a…
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Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos join PLDT Global's Free Bee online talk show
OPM giants Yeng Constantino and Erik Santos will guest on the third episode of Rated Global Pinoy, an online series presented by PLDT Global Corporation's Free Bee. In the episode, aptly titled “Overseas Pinoy Music”, Constantino and Santos will spend an hour serenading Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Philippines, and the rest …
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Baguio-born singer Dey Rose debunks conformity on new EP, Panting Heart
Vancouver-based Filipina singer-songwriter Dey Rose maintains a gripping sense of vulnerability on her debut EP, Panting Heart—released on all digital platforms worldwide via Lilystars Records. Intricately written and produced to capture a sound of lasting resonance and warmth, the 6-track record blends jazz-infused pop with folk, country, blues, prog ro…
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Israeli indie-folktronica artist VANNA drops new single ‘Friday Night’
Acclaimed singer-songwriter VANNA has finally dropped the last single from her debut EP, High Hopes-- arriving sometime in November. Produced by Roy Avital of Tel Aviv-based indie electronic trio Garden City Movement, ‘Friday Night’ is a soothing downtempo tune that is delicately built with layers of understated electronic soundscapes and atmospheric tex…
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Jannine Weigel drops new single “Passcode”
Jannine Weigel has officially released her new single ‘ Passcode ’ via innovative new label, RedRecords. Produced by the Grammy-nominated record producer Tommy Brown, renowned for his work with Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Fifth Harmony and more, ‘Passcode’ is a euphoric dance-pop anthem. It was co-written by Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez and it’s…
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