PhilPop 2021 adapts to the new normal with digital songwriting bootcamp
PhilPop returns this year with a digital bootcamp that puts a spotlight on up-and-coming songwriters and composers in the Philippines. Now ready to implement a more inclusive but intensive approach to mentorship and training, the country’s premier songwriting institution will be holding a 14-week program for aspiring participants to learn and further hon…
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AJ Mitchell primed for stardom with electric new single ‘Stop’
Further building out an immersive sonic world, gold-certified pop phenom AJ Mitchell has officially released a new single entitled “ STOP .” The song is the next chapter to be unveiled from his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, Skyview, due out this year and executive produced by Mike Dean. The track pairs a thumping bass line and flurry of funk…
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Acclaimed producer Regard teams up with global pop stars Troye Sivan and Tate McRae on club thumper ‘You’
Following the announcement of his 2021 BRIT Award nomination for Best British Single on the Raye-featured track called “SECRET,” Kosovan DJ and producer Regard has shared his brand new single ‘ You ’ with Troye Sivan and Tate McRae via Ministry of Sound. Sophisticated, euphoric and effortlessly sultry, the ‘80s-inspired anthem flirts between Troye and Ta…
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Chen Pangan poised for crossover breakthrough with release of debut single ‘Sana’y Alam Mo’
Filipina singer-songwriter Chen deserves to be someone to keep an eye on this year. As the lead guitarist and one of the vocalists of Unit 406, the rising pop sensation has enjoyed a bit of success with decent-sized hits such as 'Kahit Na Anong Sabihin Ng Iba' and 'Tanghaling Tapat,’ which eventually earned her band a nomination for Best Perfo…
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Doja Cat unveils first taste of new album, Planet Her via SZA-featured single “Kiss Me More”
Global superstar Doja Cat unveils the first taste of Planet Her. “Kiss Me More” ft. SZA, the highly anticipated first single off her much buzzed about new album was written by Doja Cat, SZA, Yeti Beats, Rogét Chahayed, tizhimself and Carter Lang and produced by Yeti Beats. It arrives with an epic music video, directed by Warren Fu (The Weeknd, Kehlani),…
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Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena navigate emotional uncertainty on new single “Lonely Shores”
Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena have recently teamed up for a song about two lost souls crying for help as they struggle to find their place in a world that invalidates their feelings and actions. Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by…
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Rapper-producer Zelijah dives deep into teenage nostalgia on “17”
Zelijah takes a trip down memory lane on his new song “ 17 ,” out now via Sony Music Philippines. Trading verses with fellow hip-hop artist Ellis G on bossa-infused, lo-fi beats and stripped-down guitars, the Filipino rapper/producer strikes a balance between honing a music palette that distills the algorithm-driven sounds of today and approaching the in…
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Zack Tabudlo’s ‘Binibini’ serenades us with a reimagined kundiman
Zack Tabudlo is rewriting kundiman with a contemporary pop flair on his latest single, ‘Binibini,’ out today on various streaming platforms via Island Records Philippines/MCA Music Inc. Symbolizing love as dance, the young producer/singer-songwriter penned ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former flame. “She was the binibini that I w…
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Destiny Rogers thanks BLACKPINK’s Lisa for viral boost, drops new version of “Tomboy”
Rising singer-songwriter Destiny Rogers today releases a new version of her debut single “ Tomboy ” featuring New Jersey rap sensation Coi Leray. This new version follows ignited streams of “Tomboy” after Lisa of K-Pop group BLACKPINK posted a choreographed mini-film entitled “ Lili’s Movie ” performed to “Tomboy,” which has enjoyed over 39 million views a…
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Reconnect with Autotelic and their meaningful new song, “Kwentuhan”
Autotelic welcomes us into 2021 with message of reconnection with those important to us and cherishing the time we still have with them. Although the song was written in early 2019, its meaning is even more relevant in recent times. Kai Honasan-Del Rio, keyboardist/backup vocalist, sums it up with this statement: “With the past year being a time when peopl…
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We Got tackles romantic relationships gone astray on reggae tune “LDR”
Eight-piece reggae outfit We Got has finally dropped their new single just in time for summer. Released under Sony Music Philippines, “ LDR ” is an easygoing tropical tune that shows how cruel a long-distance affair could be most of the time. Punctuated by offbeat rhythms, syncopated bass lines, and punchy horns, the song cuts through the emotional core wi…
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Rag‘n’Bone Man to release 2nd studio album, ‘Life By Misadventure’ this April 2021
Good news to all Rag’n’Bone Man fans out there! The British singer-songwriter returns three years after his groundbreaking, award-winning debut, ‘Human’, with a renewed sense of purpose, on a sparkling new album, full of heart and soul. ‘Life By Misadventure’ is an incredible collection of emotional songs to touch us when we need it most. First single ‘All…
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TNT teams up with TV5 to promote Pinoy pride in search for the country's biggest Pop Boyband
Mobile services brand TNT has teamed up with TV5 in promoting Pinoy pride with Popinoy, a nationwide reality talent show in search for the country's biggest Pop Boyband. Popinoy is the first nationwide reality talent show that will follow the journey of aspiring Filipino boy band members as they vie for a spot to be the next Pinoy Pop Idols. Big local…
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fern. comes to terms with his own feelings on electro-R&B jam ‘Whatever This Is’
Fearlessly driven by his commitment to blur genre lines and infuse eclectic production with pop sensibilities, fern. has quickly established himself as a formidable multi-hyphenate in less than three years since his arrival in the music industry. Aside from writing and producing tracks for some of the biggest indie, R&B, and pop artists of this generati…
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Raven turns romantic confession into pop-rap hybrid on “Paraluman”
Inspired by his observations on life and its parallel sources from film, art, literature, and pop culture, Raven makes genre-bending jams that resonate on a universal level. Aside from writing and performing his own songs, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter also dabbles into the production side of music-making, often blurring the lines of bedroom pop, lo-fi …
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Giveon tops streaming charts in the Philippines with “Heartbreak Anniversary”
Buoyed by its popularity on TikTok and other video-sharing platforms, Giveon’s “Heartbreak Anniversary” currently ranks as the most streamed song in the Philippines this week. The R&B ballad shoots straight to No. 1 on both Spotify Philippines Top 50 and Viral 50 charts, respectively. With celebrities and online influencers hopping on the viral challen…
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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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