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Should musicians be praised solely for their vocals and melody even if their lyrics are tone-deaf? Twitter user @kandreamt recently brought up Moira Dela Torre’s infamous ‘Titibo-tibo’, sparking discourse on LGBTQ+ representation in OPM. Despite the controversy surrounding the song, fans are continuing to defend the singer on the basis that the lyrics were inspired by […]
It’s a new year! As we look to start fresh this 2021, we can’t help but to reminisce our former years — when things were simpler and COVID-free. The early 2000s was a decade best defined by its music. Arguably one of the best eras of OPM, many of us still come back to the classics of […]
Talented singer-songwriter from Cebu, Joe Vince, is back with another ‘hugot’ love song to bring comfort to broken hearts which will be released on November 27, 2020 via evosound. Joe Vince latest single “Sa’king Tabi” is a song about one trying to confront their partner on whether they still have an agenda with their past […]
Following the release of ‘Rebellious Heart,’ soul-pop singer and songwriter Lala Vinzon bares her heart out with her newest single, ‘Pansamantala’ Listen to “Pansamantala” here: LalaVinzon.lnk.to/Pansamantala Released under Island Records Philippines, the song talks about a love that was cut short and never fulfilled, despite best efforts to make the relationship work. Literally translating to […]
Being stuck at home for months has not stopped four-piece alternative rock outfit Rocksteddy from creating music. Although it has been difficult for musicians to write, record, and polish their own songs, the Lagi Mo Na Lang Akong Dinededma collective still managed to make it work. “Isolation has been a challenge,” guitarist Juven Pelingon said. […]
Despite the pandemic, OPM is still very much alive. Taking note of the safety protocols set by the government or simply just recording at the comfort of their homes, the artists were able to record new tracks, thanks to the power of technology. Ivory Music and Video, one of the leading independent record labels in […]
Listen to S.S.H here: OneClickStraight.lnk.to/SSH MANILA, Philippines — Following the launch of their first all-Tagalog EP Harana Coma, synth pop, candy pop band One Click Straight drops a new single on September 18, 2020, Friday. ‘SSH,’ which stands for Sumaya, Sumigaw, Huminga, is the Toffer Marquez (vocalist, bassist), Sam Marquez (guitarist, songwriter), Tim Marquez (drummer, […]
Musical talent overflowed during a star-studded 33rd Awit Awards, as the top OPM artists were given recognition by their industry peers during an online livestream held last Saturday, August 29, 2020 on the Facebook Awit Awards page. IV or Spades was the night’s big winner, as it won both Album of the Year for its […]
Buckle up! It’s Music’s biggest night of the year!!! Get ready to be star-struck! This Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., will be a special night, as it marks the 33rd Awit Awards Night. The Awit Awards is a yearly gathering of the music industry’s finest, in a bid to win the highly-coveted top […]