Award-winning singer-songwriter Clara Benin has finally dropped her first international single “Suara Hati” under Southeast Asian label, OFFMUTE. The folk-pop tune, which showcases Benin’s stripped-down sound and delicately intimate songwriting style, was originally written and released in 2015 as “Tila,” a Filipino track off her debut EP, Riverchild. To d…
Read moreThis August, Australian artist-producer Dru Chen will be dropping a 4-track EP containing 2 new tracks – ‘Our Story’ and ‘Hold You,’ and 2 re-released tracks – ‘Eiffel Tower’ and ‘Replay.’ The focus track, ‘Our Story,’ is an indie-pop song dealing with all facets of the human experience and the yearning for acceptance that we all seek. As Dru aptly puts it,…
Read morePop-R&B songstress Charlene Su has finally dropped her debut EP titled onlyfriends, with four songs that promise to be absolute bops. Aside from subtly and cheekily referencing the popular, albeit raunchy online platform, OnlyFans, onlyfriends came about through collaboration among friends. Looking through the writers, you can see why. “To me, collabor…
Read moreEight-piece reggae collective We Got has released the official music video of their new single “Panahon.” Directed by Shai Advincula, the story takes place in the time of pandemic, where a woman in isolation found unexpected companionship in the unlikeliest of circumstances. According to Advincula, the concept behind the music video revolves around the id…
Read more“ Mila Ascending ” is The Steve McQueen’s first single release from their much awaited fifth studio album, The Observer. The mercurial band went directly from touring Japan and the Asian festival circuit into the studio to record this collection of new music which simultaneously invokes alternative R&B, chill-pop, 60’s Motown and nu-soul. The acclaimed…
Read moreConsidered as one of the most promising acts in contemporary Philippine hip-hop, SCYE has successfully established himself as a rapper with incisive songwriting style and undeniable talent. This year alone, the acclaimed rookie has enjoyed prominent attention with the release of his single “Aking Kabanata,” which received praises from industry veterans such…
Read moreAcclaimed Filipino artist Barbie Almalbis celebrates her 25th year in the music business with the release of her fourth studio album, Scenes From Inside—out today on all digital music platforms via 12 Stone Records and distributed by Sony Music Philippines. Derived from her experiences as a musician, a mom, a friend, a wife, and a pet lover during the time…
Read moreAfter racking up more than 2.5 million steams on Spotify with her heartfelt reimagining of an alt-rock classic, rising singer-songwriter Bianca fulfills the promise of her music journey with the release of her proper debut single under Sony Music Philippines. Written by Bianca herself, “ Tenth of July ” delivers emotional resonance note per note, while reta…
Read moreInternationally acclaimed R&B trio, brb. has finally dropped the performance video of their latest single “saint” at 11pm on July 2, 2021 (Friday). This marks the first time that brb. is putting out a live performance showcase for one of their new releases. “Planning this performance was a fun challenge for us,” brb.’s very own Marc Lian shares in a s…
Read moreAfter gaining crossover success with her previous single “Yakap,” a charming ode to young romance in hip-hop/R&B form, Alex Bruce is putting her feminine swagger yet again on display with the release of her new track “ Fake Friends .” Propelled by spirited delivery and eclectic production, the prolific rapper’s supremely fun single takes a swipe at for…
Read moreFLØRE is back with a new single ‘Bad Medicine’ after her first single ‘Dead Boys’ back in January 2021 and her acclaimed debut Oct 2020 EP release “SUPERBLOOM” which was produced by Berlin’s Indie Pop artist NOVAA. This is the second single by the enigmatic singer songwriter enroute to her full, soon to be released EP ‘ROMANIAC’. It centres on toxic relatio…
Read moreGlobal superstar Doja Cat has finally released her highly anticipated new album Planet Her via Kemosabe/RCA Records/Sony Music. Critics are already raving about Planet Her, with Vulture saying “Like a runway show where every look clicks, Planet Her makes a case for Doja as our new ice-cool pop-queen supreme” and Stereogum simply stating “The new album slaps…
Read moreDominic Chin has finally dropped the stripped-down version of his emotional pop ballad “clse2u.” Released under Umami Records, the reimagined material features a duet with Singaporean singer-songwriter Jean Seizure, whose captivating vocals add a layer of dreaminess to the track. About “clse2u (reimagined)” “Jean was a longtime friend, and we always wan…
Read moreIndie-folk singer-songwriter Leah Halili is set to premiere her first solo single “Fourth Of July.” Brimming with delicate arrangements and lush vocals, “Fourth of July” is her first official release outside of The Ransom Collective, which she is still a part of. According to Halili, the song is about “that warm, fuzzy feeling that you get after meeting…
Read moreAfter gaining tremendous success with “Binibini,” Zack Tabudlo continues to build momentum with collaborations featuring top-caliber artists from all over the world. One of his buzziest partnerships is a rework of his smash single “Binibini” with British singer-songwriter James TW. Titled “Binibini (Last Day On Earth),” the international version was perfor…
Read moreFilipino rapper Flict G has finally dropped the official music video of his new single “ Aking Lahi .” Interspersed with a performance that features Flict G looking through the camera and spitting bars, the music video also depicts various footage of activists redressing their grievances on the streets to uphold human and labor rights, and hip-hop artists …
Read moreOne of the world’s largest K-Culture events is coming back once again to Filipino K-Pop fans as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is bringing the KCON:TACT 4U virtual festival from June 19 to 27, 2021 via Gigafest.Smart. KCON:TACT 4U is a K-Culture and pop music celebration featuring nine days of Korean content with live concerts and me…
Read moreWhen Filipino pop-rock bands in the early 2010s started to gain mainstream prominence, Autotelic emerged as one of the movement’s leading voices. From churning heartfelt anthems that reflect the sentiments and triumphs of the current generation to rocking the stage with unforgettable performances, the six-piece band sets the standards of what modern pop son…
Read moreElectronic producer Eve Alai teams up with soulful vocalist Senara on a tropical club anthem that examines the difficulty of confronting one’s mental and emotional headspace. Released under Umami Records, “Swiping Right” delivers an inescapable jam that hits home. With its afrobeat-inspired rhythms and laid-back production, the song finds human connection …
Read moreFilipino singer-songwriter and producer fern. shows effortless fluidity on the smooth R&B track “Baby Rye”—released under Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc. Informed by starkly vulnerable lyrics and suave production, “Baby Rye” plays into the idea of fern.’s complicated relationship with romance, and how commitment entails risks that may o…
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