Music, collaboration, and industry conversations took center stage earlier today as All Of The Noise 2026 officially kicked off its press conference on April 14 at Guevarraâs by Chef Laudico, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Organizers previewed what audiences can expect from this yearâs edition of the Manila-based music showcase and conference, which returns this weekend […]
Global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 continues its global ascent with âTOYFRIEND,â a cross-border collaboration with top-selling Japanese group, BE:FIRST. The clubby R&B track serves as the latest single from their sophomore studio album, Wakas At Simulaâreleased under Sony Music Entertainment. Prior to the promotional push, âTOYFRIENDâ has already made a significant dent across Japanâs leading digital platforms, debuting at No. 1 […]
Following the criticism over its March cover story, Esquire Singapore has finally broken its silence on its use of artificial intelligence to generate an interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu Arata. In a statement, the Singapore magazine said that the use of AI for its cover story was a âdeliberate creative decisionâ and aligned with […]
Texas-native alt-rock band Culture Wars have released their highly anticipated debut album, Donât Speak, out now via AWAL, marking a defining moment for one of alternative musicâs fastest-rising acts. The album arrives on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band achieve their first Top 20 Alternative Radio hit with âIt Hurts,â surpassing 66 […]
Filipino college student Kenneth Wayne Batangan Visaya writes: I wrote this piece because I was intrigued by my sisterâs emotions. Her emotional connectedness in the film âKpop Demon Huntersâ reveals how crucial it is to have a narrative like this nowadays that explores internalized shame and how hard it is to accept oneself. I feel […]
Singapore’s indie pop sensation, singer-songwriter and producer Shye returns with her latest single, “Smoke”, lifted off her forthcoming album ‘The Doves Came Home’, set for release May 8th. Fans can stream the song HERE. An atmospheric indie rock number, “Smoke” unfolds through hazy guitars, soft, drifting vocals, and slow-burning textures that blur and dissolve into […]
Thereâs no stopping Anne Hathaway. This 2026, the Academy Award-winning actress is booked and busy. One scroll through her official Instagram page reveals that she will dominate the big screen this year, starring in not just one or two, but five films. Whatâs even more exciting is that fans will witness her impressive rangeâspanning a […]
HYBE announced today the launch of its new video podcast show, Music In My Business, featuring musicians Hitchhiker and ZIN CHOI as co-hosts. The father-daughter duo will share commentary on music from the perspectives of different generations. Photo Courtesy of HYBE MEDIA STUDIO As the second series of HYBE MEDIA STUDIOâs original podcast show STAN:A […]
Breakout modern soul outfit Thee Sacred Souls return with “Any Old Fool”, a previously unreleased track from the recording sessions of their acclaimed 2024 album, ‘Got a Story to Tell’. A dancefloor-ready declaration of love, the single is available to stream now HERE. Originally recorded during the ‘Got a Story to Tell’ sessions, “Any Old […]
