Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis tackles her bouts with mental health on “Happy Sad”

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The song serves as the third single off her upcoming fifth album, to be released at the end of the year

Photo by Nina Sandejas

Barbie Almalbis continues to confront her inner struggles by releasing another song that openly addresses them in a musical way, following the release of her previous songs "Desperate Hours" and "Homeostasis."

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis explains overcoming internal struggles on new single “homeostasis”

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Following the critically acclaimed comeback single “Desperate Hours” last month, Barbie Almalbis makes her early-awaited return to deliver another eclectic follow-up to mark the continuation of a new music era.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis confronts deep pain and longing on eclectic new song “Desperate Hours”

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Barbie Almalbis (Photo credits: Niña Sandejas)

After collaborating with indie-folk band Munimuni on “Tupa” and co-headlining the Mist Music Festival in Canada, Barbie Almalbis gears up for a new era in music with the release of her new song “Desperate Hours.”

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario and Any Names Okay’s Sofia Abrogar to join ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert

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Acclaimed singer-songwriters and musicians Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar of Any Names Okay are announced as special guests at the ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert, happening at the UP Theater on July 20, 2024 (Saturday).

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Acel Bisa, Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise and more to join Kitchie Nadal’s 20th Anniversary Concert

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Barbie Almalbis, Aia de Leon, Lougee Basabas, Hannah Romawac, Acel Bisa, and Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise are joining the first batch of guests for SAME GROUND: Kitchie Nadal’s 20th Anniversary Concert, happening on June 2, 2024 (Sunday), at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis releases new synth-pop single “Wicked Heart”

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Multi-awarded singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis wraps up her tremendous year in music with the release of “Wicked Heart,” her new single under 12 Stone Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Sony Music Entertainment and SPARK! release an empowering documentary for girls

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(From L to R, Sofia Abrogar of Any Name’s Okay; Hazel Faith; Jennifer Goldstein, Asst. Cultural Affairs Officer, US Embassy in the Philippines; Roslyn Pineda, General Manager, Sony Music Philippines; Diane Romero, Executive Director, J. Amado Araneta Foundation; Maica Teves, Executive Director, SPARK!; Carmen del Prado, Sine Niña Director)

“There is always light,” says 21-year old Irish Miras, as she remembers the trauma she experienced as a child. Her voice is soft, her words strong. “If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her: ‘We are alive. We are doing okay.’”

Newsletter: Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac release “Talinghaga,” their first single as a group

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After staging a sold-out concert last year at the Solaire Theatre, Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon, Acel, Lougee Basabas-Alejandro, and Hannah Romawac continue their collaborative streak with the release of “Talinghaga,” their first single together as a group.

Newsletter: Mayonnaise culminates 20th anniversary with a concert at the QC Circle

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Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise wraps up the celebration of their 20th anniversary in the Philippine music scene with a massive concert on May 20, 2023, at the QC Circle, from 5pm onwards.

Dubbed MAYO 20: The Finale, the anniversary concert marks the legacy of Mayonnaise as one of the most important Filipino bands of their time, producing remarkable hits that resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

Witnessing 25 Years of Musical Brilliance from the Fire woman

03/22/2023 08:55:25 PM

Author's Note: Barbie Almalbis held her 25th anniversary concert earlier this month. And it wasn't just a typical milestone night for someone who celebrates a quarter of her existence as a musician, because this singer-songwriter didn't just perform as a solo act – it was also a reunion show for Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle, two of the notable names in the OPM band explosion era during the 1990s and 2000s.

The stage was set at 123 Block in Mandala Park, Mandaluyong City; and so many titos and titas of Manila were the witnesses for a Saturday evening of nostalgia. At this point, I'll let my correspondent Dan Labayo tell the story of what went around the Firewoman show. 

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis celebrates 25th anniversary with the release of Tower Sessions Live album and a ‘reunion’ concert

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Filipino singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis marks a monumental milestone in music with the official release of her Tower Sessions Live album under Sony Music Entertainment and a reunion concert featuring her iconic bands Hungry Young Poets and Barbie’s Cradle.

Newsletter: Barbie Almalbis, Mark Escueta, Pochoy Labog and Jarlo Bâse team up for inspiring powerhouse track “PIRASO”

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Alt-rock icon Barbie Almalbis, Rivermaya lead singer/drummer Mark Escueta, Dicta License vocalist Pochoy Labog, and fast-rising singer-songwriter/producer Jarlo Bâse have collaborated on a soulful track that unfolds with tenderness and power in equal measure.

Acel, Lougee, and Hannah joins the hit trio Aia, Barbie , & Kitchie for TANAW

11/11/2022 03:33:25 PM

They were once hailed part of the band explosion during the 2000s – with some of them even making music during the '90s. But more than just being nostalgic acts, six ladies would come together as a 'supergroup' for a one-night concert that will take place this November.

Barbie Almalbis drops new album, 'Scenes From Inside'

07/16/2021 08:37:32 AM

After a long time of anticipation, Barbie Almalbis has released her fourth studio album.

Legendary Filipino singer-songwriters return to stage 'ALPAS' this June

05/16/2021 02:21:22 PM

Six of the country's prolific singer-songwriters today are set to take the stage together for one night only – although in a virtual fashion.

Barbie Almalbis gives tribute to animal welfare with An AsPin's Song

12/04/2020 10:02:04 PM

As Barbie Almalbis is gunning for the release of her upcoming full-length album by next year, she recently released a new single – a heartfelt tribute to her grandaunt and known animal rights advocate Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco.

Barbie Almalbis aims to lift everyone's spirits with new single 'Umagang Kay Ganda'

08/01/2020 12:48:47 PM

Barbie Almalbis hopes to encourage and inspire listeners through her latest single.

Barbie Almalbis releases new single Comment

02/03/2020 04:52:12 PM

After releasing an EP last year, singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis has recently released the first single off her upcoming fourth album. 

Upcoming: Orange & Lemons "Pag-ibig Sa Tabing-Dagat" music video premiere night

07/17/2019 02:01:22 AM

The 70's Bistro has been the home to some of the notable music video launching events for this month. The past week saw Soapdish and Tanya Markova unveil the visuals for their respective songs Totoo and Stranded – both were directed by Julius Tan. By the near-end of the month, Blind Stereo Moon will have their music video for Bulalakaw. 

Barbie Almalbis launches TIGRE, her first EP in 5 years

07/03/2019 11:26:46 PM

Singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis, launched a 3-track EP titled TIGRE.  

In a launching party that took place at 12 Monkeys Music Hall in Pasig City,  Almalbis formally had her major record launch since My New Heart in 2014. In the same evening, the singer-songwriter took the stage alongside Orange & Lemons, Autotelic, Aia De Leon, Rocksteddy, and bird.