German dark-pop artist FLØRE releases third single ‘Cigarette’ off sophomore EP ‘Romaniac’
Fresh off the release of her last single 'Bad Medicine', 'Cigarette' is FLØRE’s poignant follow up to ‘Bad Medicine’—an electro-pop bop with enormous potential for massive appeal. Layered with FLØRE's signature haunting falsettos and an addictive chorus that is bound to loop in your head or get you humming, 'Cigarette' is the nex…
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Fern. reflects on the feeling of being stuck on light R&B jam “Looping”
Filipino producer and singer-songwriter Fern. continues to bring yet another surge of interest with his brand of summery, laid-back jams. His new song “Looping” sparks new modes of inspiration with its carefree instrumentation and minimalist but suave vocal styling, taking listeners back to the time when everyone is free to stroll through the city and embra…
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Over October breaks the mold with first Tagalog song “Sandali Lang”
Acclaimed Filipino band Over October are breaking the mold with the release of their first Tagalog EP “Sandali Lang” under Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc. Finding a new sense of accomplishment in trying new things, the acclaimed quartet writes a heartfelt tune in the local language for the very first time, while sticking to a broadly appealing…
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LOIR takes listeners on a fun, cozy ride with debut single “Sakay”
Filipina R&B artist LOIR invites listeners to a joyful sonic ride with her debut solo single “Sakay,” released under Sony Music Philippines. Brimming with luscious beats and deep, laid-back grooves, the exciting newcomer’s latest song touches on the playful, romantic side of getting to know someone during a road trip in the countryside. For her part, …
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Dominic Chin revisits Mando-pop’s timeless appeal on new single “My Love”
Dominic Chin puts a refreshing spin on the Mando-pop of yesteryears with his new single “My Love,” featuring Jerry Galeries. Released on August 13, Friday via Umami Records, the song was inspired by Dominic’s fascination with the music of his childhood, while listening to the likes of A-mei, JJ Lin, and Stefanie Sun in the backseat of his family’s car. Bac…
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Clara Benin releases first international single “Suara Hati”
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…
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Dru Chen yearns for acceptance on indie pop single “Our Story”
This 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,…
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Pop R&B songstress Charlene Su releases debut EP, onlyfriends
Pop-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…
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We Got releases comically bizarre music video of “Panahon”
Eight-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…
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The Steve McQueens continue to defy simple description with new single “Mila Ascending”
“ 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…
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SCYE aims to debunk ‘mental health’ stigma on new song “Paru-Paro”
Considered 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…
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Barbie Almalbis shares her challenging but colorful adult life on new album, Scenes From Inside
Acclaimed 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…
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Bianca waxes poetic on memory and longing with debut single “Tenth of July”
After 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…
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Alt-R&B trio brb. releases performance video of hit single “saint”
Internationally 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…
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Alex Bruce comes swinging with unapologetic banger “Fake Friends”
After 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…
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German alt-pop star FLØRE shares new single "Bad Medicine"
FLØRE 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…
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Doja Cat exceeds expectations with legacy-turning pop album, Planet Her
Global 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…
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Dominic Chin drops stripped-down versions of “clse2u” and hit EP, License To Cry
Dominic 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…
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The Ransom Collective’s Leah Halili teases release of first solo single “Fourth of July”
Indie-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…
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Zack Tabudlo continues Binibini’s winning streak with global collaborations
After 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…
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