Newsletter: Jan Francis' "You Are The One" & "Come Back To Me" Soar on Spotify: A Newcomer's Remarkable Success

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The Philippine music scene is witnessing an extraordinary rise in the popularity of Jan Francis, the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) PH Champion. His debut single, "You Are The One" (YATO), and the follow-up release, "Come Back To Me," are rapidly climbing the Spotify charts and capturing the hearts of listeners across the globe. This remarkable achievement marks an incredible feat for a newcomer, solidifying Jan Francis's position as a rising star in Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

Newsletter: Miley Cyrus releases new global single & visual “End of the World” from Something Beautiful

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Miley Cyrus unveils her new global single “End of the World,” the next chapter of her highly anticipated album, Something Beautiful, out May 30 via Columbia Records.

Newsletter: Kai Buizon captures the magic of romantic serendipity in new track “Milagro”

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Rising Filipino singer-songwriter Kai Buizon captures the wonder of unexpected connection in her latest single, “Milagro,” out via Sony Music Entertainment. So surprising yet profound, it feels like a miracle.

Newsletter: YARA steps into R&B/hip-hop territory with sultry banger “Sabi Ko Na”

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YARA steps boldly into a new era with a new sound that fuses Y2K nostalgia with modern hip-hop and R&B flavor. This time, the Filipino girl group leans into urban music with an unmistakably Pinoy flair, as evident in “Sabi Ko Na,” composed by JRoa and produced by Yung Bawal.

Newsletter: JERGE joins Spotify RADAR Philippines 2025, releases new single “Kalul’wa”

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Rising artist JERGE proves that he’s more than just a viral sensation. Known for his comedy skits on TikTok, the multi-talented artist continues to expand his portfolio as a recording star, earning a coveted spot in Spotify RADAR Philippines Class of 2025. This achievement places him alongside the esteemed ranks of emerging Filipino artists, including Dilaw, Ena Mori, BGYO, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT, Costa Cashman, and more.

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo explores the hopeful, more meaningful side of love in “Kilala”

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Ace Banzuelo examines the beauty of fleeting yet profound connections in his new single “Kilala,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Taiwanese band The Chairs to headline this year’s edition of All Of The Noise 2025

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Taiwanese indie pop trio The Chairs are set to headline this year’s edition of All Of The Noise (AOTN), a two-day music and culture event taking place at Astbury Makati on April 4-5, 2025.

Newsletter: KAIA collaborates with hitmaker Zack Tabudlo on the lighthearted pop banger “TANGA”

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Filipino girl group KAIA continues to deliver another inescapable bop in the form of “TANGA”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. Produced and composed by Zack Tabudlo, one of the country’s most sought-after hitmakers, the track blends pop confection with a lightness and ‘90s R&B flair.

Newsletter: SOS Memorializes Maturity In Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album, ‘It Was A Moment’

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The highly anticipated sophomore album of SOS, It Was A Moment, is finally here. 

Newsletter: From music hopeful to promising star: Rock Opong marks official debut with new single “Marahuyo”

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Rock Opong is making a bold entrance into the music scene, officially debuting as recording artist who not only performs, but also writes and produces his own material. 

Newsletter: Cambodian Rap Superstar VannDa Unleashed Second Installment of Trilogy Mini-Album Series TREYVISAI

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Cambodian hip-hop powerhouse VannDa unveils the second installment of his trilogy of mini-albums entitled TREYVISAI (Khmer for “The Compass”) on March 21st!

Newsletter: Minsan Studio launches Minsan Fest, a summer festival dedicated to students

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Independent events production company Minsan Studio (stylized as ‘minsan studio’), gears up for the debut of their own music festival, Minsan Fest, on May 17, 2025 at Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Newsletter: Tiara Shaye and Fana named Grand Champions at this year’s PhilPop Himig Handog Songwriting Festival

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Rising Filipino artists Tiara Shaye and Fana took home the coveted “Grand Champion” title at the PhilPop Himig Handog Songwriting Festival, held at the New Frontier Theater on Saturday evening.

Newsletter: STAYC Marks Their S-Class Comeback with New Single Album [S]; Unveils stunning music video for title track “BEBE”

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Six-member Kpop girl group STAYC is set to redefine their musical journey with the release of their fifth single album [S]! Available now on all major streaming platforms, this comeback marks a bold transformation from the group’s signature charming energy to a more edgy aesthetic. 

Newsletter: Ame revives ‘60s rockabilly with modern edge in new single “Ipagpatawad Mo”

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Ame breathes new life into ’60s rock n’ roll with a contemporary twist in their new single,“Ipagpatawad Mo”—now available on all digital streaming platforms via Evosound Philippines.

Newsletter: Global pop superstar JADE releases new single “FUFN (Fuck You For Now)”

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Fresh from her triumphant night at the BRIT Awards winning 'Pop Act,’ global music superstar JADE returns with the mighty “FUFN (Fuck You For Now).” Watch the video here. 

Newsletter: RIOT GAMES AND FORTICHE PRODUCTION RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR STROMAE AND POMME’S “MA MEILLEURE ENNEMIE” FROM ARCANE SEASON 2 SOUNDTRACK

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Riot Games and Virgin Music Group released the music video for Stromae and Pomme’s single, “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” from Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 (Soundtrack From The Animated Series). The stunning video, animated and produced by Fortiche Production, captures the song’s emotional depth and narrative impact through a mix of live-action rendering and signature expressive animation. It was co-produced by Alex Seaver, executive music producer for Arcane season 2, and Luc Van Haver. The video was directed by Tom Gouill at Fortiche Production, who won the 2025 Annie Award for “Best Character Animation - TV/Media” for his work on Arcane season 2. Pascal Charrue, Arnaud Delord and Bart Maunoury served as creative directors with Christine Ponzevera executive producing. 

Newsletter: XG Set to Drop New Single “MILLION PLACES” During Tour Finale at Tokyo Dome on May 14th

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Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG turned up the heat at Osaka-Jo Hall on March 15th and 16th as part of their world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The FIRST HOWL'! At the March 15th show, members MAYA and COCONA captivated the audience with a stirring performance of “SHOW YOU CAN”, a track produced by Czaer and JAKOPS, originally featured on the 2023 Korean compilation Street Woman Fighter 2 (SWF2) Crew Songs – marking its tour debut to an electrified Osaka crowd.

Newsletter: Calvin Harris returns as producer and lead vocalist for new single “Smoke The Pain Away”

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Calvin Harris releases his new single “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY,” marking a major return to his roots as a vocalist after several years. 

Newsletter: LIL NAS X UNVEILS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE “HOTBOX”

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Multi-platinum, chart-topping, award-winning artist Lil Nas X has unveiled his new single “HOTBOX” via Columbia Records. The song was produced by his previous collaborators Take a Daytrip, Omer Fedi, and Ojivolta and arrives with an official video that was directed by Elias Talbot.