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17 July 2022

Newsletter: Two Friends and MOD SUN Drop Pop-Punk Perfection with “Timebomb”

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The song is their second single of 2022, with an accompanying lyric video

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“Timebomb” ft. MOD SUN

July 1st, 2022

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Two Friends team up with MOD SUN on their latest release, “Timebomb,” a sunny song about the highs and lows of summer love. Out July 1st via Helix Records, the song draws inspiration from the pop-punk sounds of our youth, with MOD SUN’s playful lyrics painting a picture of romance that’s as explosive as it is exciting.


16 July 2022

Newsletter: CARELESS MUSIC’S LESHA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DEMONS”

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Lesha has just released her second single under Careless Music entitled “Demons”. Following the release of her first single with the label entitled, “3:33”, Lesha has just  dropped Demons and is set to release two more songs within the next couple of  months.

15 July 2022

Newsletter: Clara Benin strikes a balance between infatuation and fantasy on dreamy new single “Affable Dork”

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Inspired by coming-of-age films and books, the jazzy pop tune comes with a visual helmed by Simon Te and Summer Puertollano

Filipina singer-songwriter Clara Benin approaches dreamy teen romance with emotional candidness on her new single “Affable Dork”—out today via OFFMUTE.

14 July 2022

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo embraces a darker, more melancholic turn on breakup song “Walang Himala”

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The Filipino hitmaker channels ’80s synth-pop with brooding themes and modern R&B textures

Following the chart-topping success of “Muli” and the release of its viral music video starring ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, Ace Banzuelo returns with another potential hit that is guaranteed to whet the appetite of music fans across the country.

13 July 2022

Newsletter: AR/CO SHARE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE ‘CALL ME BY MY NAME’

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Imagine if MGMT met Daft Punk at a dusty desert rave, and you’ll have an idea of the enigmatic and infectious soundscapes of rising electro duo AR/CO. Operating at the intersection of escapism and reality, AR/CO have already exceeded 12 million streams between just two collabs: ‘Under The Sun’ (with Franky Wah, premiered on Radio 1 as Danny Howard’s Hottest Record) and ‘Hot Air Balloon’ (with Don Diablo). Now AR/CO unleash their official debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’.  Listen HERE.

12 July 2022

Newsletter: Singaporean R&B singer-songwriter Sezairi hooks up with Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for catchy new track “Dead”

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The infectious song is part of Sezairi’s third album, Violets Aren’t Blue — out today via Sony Music Singapore


Singaporean musician and singer-songwriter Sezairi teams up with rising Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for the slinky R&B jam “Dead.”

11 July 2022

Newsletter: SNAKEHIPS JOIN FORCES WITH DUCKWRTH DROPS NEW SINGLE “ALL AROUND THE WORLD”

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Renowned DJ/production duo Snakehips make their return to the release radar with a highly-anticipated collaborative sonic endeavor, “All Around The World ”. Their latest original production boasts a flowing vocal from rapper / songwriter Duckwrth, and directly follows up the pair’s recent hit single “WATER.” featuring Los-Angeles based talent Bryce Vine, released at the end of this April. The feelgood sonic offering is out July 1st to listen to across all streaming platforms via Helix Records.

09 July 2022

Newsletter: Gretchen Ho, Ninong Ry headline Power Mac Center’s Crossroad Convos

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Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) has taken the latest Apple devices to the streets in a new video feature that brings viewers to places and conversations with people. Dubbed “Crossroad Convos,” the video stars TV host Gretchen Ho and celebrity chef Ninong Ry traversing the streets of culture-rich Binondo to sample the food, swap stories, and capture the memories.

08 July 2022

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “OCEANS & ENGINES”

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ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE OF FORTHCOMING ALBUM NICOLE OUT AUGUST 12TH
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[July 8, 2022 – New York, NY] - Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “Oceans & Engines.” The track will appear on NIKI’s forthcoming sophomore album Nicole, which she announces today will be out August 12, 2022.

07 July 2022

Newsletter: MAYA HAWKE ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM “MOSS” SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23RD

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NEW SINGLE “THÉRÈSE” AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS

 


Maya Hawke has announced her sophomore album, MOSS, will be released on September 23rd (via Mom+Pop Music). The announcement was made during her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Click HERE to watch her appearance.

06 July 2022

Newsletter: Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin star in the music video of Ace Banzuelo’s streaming hit “Muli”

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The Gen Z superstars portray a romantic couple struggling to put their love back together


ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin reunite onscreen for the music video of Ace Banzuelo’s chart-topping electronic ballad “Muli.”

05 July 2022

Newsletter: Smart, Archdiocese of Jaro launch Heritage Travel Vlog in Iloilo

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PLDT Inc.’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in partnership with the Archdiocese of Jaro’s Commission on Social Communications, has launched its first-ever Digital Travel series in Iloilo City titled “ViaJaro”, which aims to promote religious heritage sites in the area while fortifying catechism among younger audience via digital platforms.

04 July 2022

Newsletter: Cambodian Music Superstar and Asian breakthrough artist, VannDa, makes his long awaited comeback with new album “SKULL 2 (SEASON 1)”

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The album, which features focus track ”Young Man” with Thailand’s OG Bobby, is now available on DSP services. The 15 track album was released on YouTube last Sunday, July 3rd with translations in English and​​ Thai.



Cambodian superstar VannDa returns with his sophomore album “SKULL 2 (Season 1)” showcasing his immense growth as an artist since his debut, $KULLTHEALBUM (2020). Coming off his meteoric rise in 2021 following hits “Time to Rise” featuring Master Kong Nay, “Catch Me If You Can”, and “Solo Again”, the Southeast Asian ‘King of Flows’ collaborates with fellow top-notch Cambodian producers to venture into multiple new genres while still delivering the heavy hip hop sound and sharp lyrical wit that made him famous across the world.

02 July 2022

Newsletter: Filipino superstar Piolo Pascual promotes SandBox and PLDT Global partnership in UAE

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The social media feeds of Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates were recently filled with images of Philippine superstar Piolo Pascual, who visited Dubai to help promote the partnership between SandBox Middle East and PLDT Global Corporation. The popular Filipino actor was spotted making the rounds of selected supermarkets in Dubai, particularly Pinoy Mart in Jafiliya, Palengke Supermarket in Burjuman, and Philippine Supermarket in Muraqqabat – all of which are popular destinations for grocery shopping among the Filipino expat community.    

01 July 2022

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND KAAZE RELEASE SUMMER DANCE ANTHEM “WHOLE AGAIN” FEATURING JOHN MARTIN

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AOKI’S HiROQUEST ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 16


July 1, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki and Swedish producer KAAZE join forces for a progressive festival-season banger “Whole Again'' featuring legendary vocalist John Martin, known for his work with Swedish House Mafia and Martin Garrix. This marks the first time Aoki and KAAZE have collaborated, both of their distinct styles fusing together seamlessly to create a new euphoric dance anthem. Martin's heartfelt vocals cut through the mix as he belts out the powerful refrain, “I just wish that you were here right now to make me whole again.” “Whole Again” is the latest single to drop from Aoki’s highly-anticipated forthcoming full-length album HiROQUEST out September 16, 2022. Fans can expect HiROQUEST to be an epic, multi-genre collection of solo and collaborative songs with a world-building story that extends beyond the music itself.