Newsletter: Young Cocoa celebrates a tale of two cities in new song “Fadeaway”

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Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa expresses great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben drops envelope-pushing single “Could Be Something,” announces international tour

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After drawing more than 60 thousand fans for their homecoming concert last year and gaining accolades for their performance at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival 2023, Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben marks the introduction of a new era with the release of “Could Be Something” on June 30, Friday at midnight.

The Fête de la Musique 2023 Experience

06/22/2023 04:50:29 PM

It's that time of the year again when music is celebrated worldwide. Moreover, this marks the first time in the last four years that the Makati-based Pocket Stages of Fête de la Musique will be set on a Saturday. Before this, the 2022 edition saw several pocket stages take place on a Friday night with a less crowded atmosphere practically everywhere.

Newsletter: From Sea to Sky: UPD-CS scientists feted for pioneering research

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From the deepest stretches of the ocean to the farthest reaches of the sky, Filipino scientists are adding to humanity’s collective knowledge of the world. Their efforts have not gone unsung, as recent explorations by University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) researchers have earned acclaim from both national and international scientific and award-giving bodies.

Newsletter: Ebe Dancel to headline first major concert in Cebu City

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Filipino singer-songwriter Ebe Dancel will be staging his first major concert in Cebu on August 5, 2023 (Saturday), from 7pm onwards, at the Pacific Grand Ballroom in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

Newsletter: "Ear Hub 2023" proudly returns to Hong Kong! (28 June - 2 July)

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Ear Hub 2023 proudly returns! Presented by Ear Up Music by Renaissance Foundation, Ear Hub this year brings you 5 days of exciting music and programs, connecting local and global musicians and industry stakeholder in the city of Hong Kong.

Newsletter: Jemay Santiago marks new chapter in her career with R&B-inspired debut single “May Iba Na Ba”

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Sony Music Entertainment has recently signed Filipino newcomer Jemay Santiago, whose hypnotic persona and sultry singing style serve as a great addition to the label’s diverse pool of talented music acts. 

Marikina City, the Beasts of Live Music in the East

06/26/2023 12:10:02 PM

Since the resumption of the world back into normalcy, the events industry has experienced a sort of resurgence – or a rebirth, if some may say. Although, unfortunately, some of our favorite places have closed shop for us live music lovers, 2022 (or even as early as late 2021) saw an opening for some venues around the Metro.

Before the sudden shutdown, Novaliches slowly made their way for all the music and merry making the Northern people badly craved. Pasig and even Taytay in Rizal province also joined the budding trend of staging music halls. And no, this isn't biased because I was a Marikina resident since birth.

The year 2022, though, saw the emergence of Marikina City in setting up its network of places that would cater to those who clamor for live music. 

Newsletter: Filipino bedroom-pop soloist raven relives teenage romantic encounter in new song “Sinta”

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Filipino singer-songwriter/producer raven expresses affection towards his special someone in the new single “Sinta,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Flick Peek: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

06/16/2023 11:05:42 AM

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie poster (Disney.PH)

May 2023 is somehow monumental for me as a seldom movie watcher. If we talk about Marvel Cinematic Universe here, this marked my tenth year since the first time watching a MCU movie. And sure, I may not be able to watch every single flick since then. However, I never missed a time of seeing both the first and second installments of Guardians of The Galaxy at the cinemas. 

Newsletter: BIG NAMES, NEWBIES JOIN CAST OF RAMA, HARI

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Some of the hottest names in today’s music and theatre scene are taking on major roles in the hit Filipino rock opera ballet, RAMA, HARI, which features direction and choreography by National Artist Alice Reyes and music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, with lyrics and libretto by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, Production design by National Artist Salvador Bernal and Translations by National Artist Rolando Tinio. 

Newsletter: STEPHANIE POETRI RELEASES HER NEW SINGLE “ASTROLOGICALLY ILLOGICAL” OUT NOW VIA INFINITE THRILLS/88RISING

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The Indonesian-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri has released her bold and delightfully cheeky new single “Astrologically Illogical,” out today via Infinite Thrills/88Rising. While her music has been known for its soft, ethereal qualities that come through in her stunning alto voice, this song marks an exciting new chapter of powerful vocals, edgy lyrical prowess, and a healthy dose of indie-pop/indie-rock inspiration that is part of Poetri’s musical DNA. With this single, Poetri is inserting daring feminine energy into the pop-rock world.

 

Newsletter: UP marine, computer scientists invent semi-automated fish monitoring device

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A diver carefully installs a stereo camera for FishDrop, a semi-automated fish census technology developed by UP scientists. (Photo credit: Prospero Naval, Jr., and Laura T. David)

Monitoring the health of marine environments is a laborious activity, but is essential for evaluating the success of reef protection and rehabilitation initiatives. A fish census commonly involves divers swimming along a transect line, usually marked by a plastic cord, and visually counting and identifying the fish species that they encounter. This painstaking process requires trained experts and highly knowledgeable divers to accurately record data on species, size, and abundance.

Newsletter: NIKI RELEASES VISUAL FOR “THE APARTMENT WE WON’T SHARE”

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Photo by Natt Lim

Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI releases the visual for her track “The Apartment We Won’t Share.”

StopOver: Unknown13 Pub

06/16/2023 05:01:01 PM

Everyone knows I live near Katipunan, so that said – and as a music lover – Route 196 was one of the places that immediately rang a bell to me. Unfortunately, the pandemic made them close shop, igniting the untimely demise of live music in the area for a few years.