In less than two years of being signed under Sony Music Philippines, syd hartha quickly rose to prominence with compelling pop/folk anthems that expertly balance lyrical depth with relatability and social relevance. From taking a pro-woman stand on “ayaw” to documenting the importance of self-restraint on “paru-paro,” the young singer-songwriter marks a clear step forward […]
Ben&Ben continues to support vulnerable communities affected by COVID-19 through Balik Eskwela: Puhon Part 2. The nine-piece collective is slated to perform their massive hits for a one-hour live show on October 4, 2020, Sunday at 5pm onwards via simultaneous streams on their official Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. Following the unprecedented success of Puhon: […]
Singer-songwriter Arizona Zervas has released his new single “RIP” today via Columbia Records. Pairing his signature swag with groovy guitar licks and relatable lyrics, Arizona Zervas lets his old ways die and moves on from one-sided love. Zervas’ previous track “NIGHTRIDER” followed “24” and the certified gold “FML” which surpassed over 100 million combined streams […]
BRIT-nominated British DJ, producer and artist Sigala, alongside chart-topper James Arthur, unveil the official video for latest smash record ‘Lasting Lover’. The video sees James take centre stage and its visual aesthetic matches the vibrancy of the song. Classic vintage cars, glitterballs, sparse winding roads and showstopping pyrotechnics build to a crescendo finale as the […]
The second part of Warner Music Philippines’ Rico Blanco Live! compilation is now up on the label’s Youtube channel. Part 2 features “Antukin” and “Yugto” from Rico Blanco’s debut album “Your Universe”, “Balisong”, and extended feature of the multi-talented artist’s best Rivermaya songs, “Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo” and “Panahon Na Naman”. Rico Blanco’s debut […]
Today, Joji releases his highly anticipated second studio album, Nectar via 88rising and distributed by 12Tone Music. Nectar arrives as an eagerly anticipated follow-up to Joji’s RIAA Gold-certified first full-length album BALLADS 1, which topped the Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Charts and has amassed 3.6B+ streams to date. The “first music superstar of his kind” […]
Touted as the premier songwriting competition in the country, PhilPop remains consistent in its advocacy to nurture future global hitmakers through its sustainable platform and world-class mentorship program. Despite the challenges of the new normal, the songwriting institution continues to develop its pool of game-changing songwriters and composers from across the regions and cities in […]
Today, 23-year-old Muslim poet and songwriter Mustafa shares his new single and video, “Air Forces”. Built around samples of a Sudanese tribal chant – a nod to his own heritage – while still existing within the framework of contemporary Western music, it’s a further exploration of a style Mustafa describes as “inner city folk music”. The accompanying video, directed by Kid. Studio, is a striking exploration of the […]
After more than a decade of absence in the local music scene, The Bernadettes return with a new single under Lilystars Records. Their latest song “Worthless Beautiful” is another fuzzy, garage rock anthem in the similar vein as their breakout 2009 single “Let’s Make Babies,” but this time, the band documents life under the old […]