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Showing posts with label Sony Music Entertainment. Show all posts
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04 July 2026

Newsletter: Barbie's Cradle turns existential crisis into indie pop brilliance on new single “Emergency”

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After retreating from the spotlight for more than two decades, Barbie’s Cradle returns with creative confidence and renewal in “Emergency,” their first single since 2003.

02 July 2026

Newsletter: SB19’s justin expands his creative horizons with “dahon”

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SB19’s justin continues to diversify his artistic expression with the release of his new single, “dahon,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment

18 June 2026

Newsletter: SB19’s justin enlists Maki’s songwriting magic for upcoming new single “dahon”

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P-Pop star justin teams up with acclaimed singer-songwriter Maki on his upcoming new single “dahon,” which he describes as a “vow of timeless love amid an ever-changing world.” The track is penned by Maki, a gifted singer-songwriter whose knack for heartwarming melodies and relatable sentimentality is prevalent in the material.

06 June 2026

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter SHANNi reflects on betrayal and toxic relationships in new single “Teleserye”

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Fresh off from the success of her last single “Sikretong Tayo Lang May Alam,” which entered the Spotify Viral 50 Philippines chart and surpassed a million streams within five months, SHANNi continues her upward trajectory with the release of her new single “Teleserye”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

04 June 2026

Newsletter: RAMONA unpacks post-breakup trauma in new single “Laguna”

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Following the breakout success of her debut song “GAGA,” which garnered more than 300,000 TikTok creations and peaked at No. 60 on the Spotify Viral charts, RAMONA returns to the spotlight with the release of her new single, “Laguna,” out via Sony Music Entertainment.

27 May 2026

Newsletter: “Sulong” brings together KAIA, HORI7ON, and 1ST.ONE in historic P-Pop collaboration

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In a game-changing moment for Filipino and Southeast Asian pop music, P-Pop powerhouse KAIA teams up with South Korean-based Filipino boyband HORI7ON and Filipino boy group 1st.One for the release of “Sulong,” the official theme song of the ROUND Festival 2026. 

24 May 2026

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha finds solace by the sea in TONEEJAY collab track “dito muna tayo”

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Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha reunites with acclaimed artist TONEEJAY for their latest collaborative single “dito muna tayo,” out via Sony Music Entertainment. 

22 May 2026

Newsletter: Dom Guyot and Zae flip the script on betrayal with new song “manloloko”

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Manila, Philippines – Filipino singer-songwriter Dom Guyot teams up with Filipina femcee Zae for “manloloko,” a summer-ready bop that blends infectious rhythms with confrontational verses. The track doubles as a call for listeners to reclaim their voice and refuse manipulation in all forms.

18 May 2026

Newsletter: Ben&Ben continues winning streak with “Autumn (Reimagined)”

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Following the commercial success of “Lifetime (Reimagined),” which peaked at No. 1 on both the Official Philippines Chart and Billboard Philippines Hot 100, Ben&Ben returns with “Autumn (Reimagined),” a vital reworking of their beloved 2023 original.

11 May 2026

Newsletter: Sean Archer drops beautifully chaotic new EP, Kung Ano Ano

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Filipino newcomer Sean Archer captures the complexities of young adulthood in Kung Ano Ano—a gripping guitar-rock record released under Sony Music Entertainment. 

03 May 2026

Newsletter: Clara Benin leans into love’s softer moments in 6-track EP, really got me thinking

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin explores the “inner weather of love” in really got me thinking—her latest EP under Sony Music Entertainment.

02 May 2026

Newsletter: P-Pop boyband AYO finds strength in duality in pre-debut single “I’m Him”

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AYO is the latest addition to Sony Music Entertainment’s esteemed roster of P-Pop acts. Arriving with primal energy and unmistakable superstar aura, the Davao-based, seven-member boy group is composed of Justin, Renzo, GV, TJ, Enzo, Zack, and Patrick. Their name is derived from the Cebuano word “maayo,” which means talented. It’s also commonly used as a call for attention, much like knocking on a door.

26 April 2026

Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter dwta turns a new leaf with defiant pop anthem “Tabi!”

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Bicol-born singer-songwriter dwta makes a fearless statement with “Tabi!,” a genre-blurring track released on the same day as her birthday. While the song marks a vital shift in sonic direction and imagery, the song remains grounded in the artist’s unmistakable voice, showing artistic renewal and transformation.

24 April 2026

Newsletter: SB19 expands global reach with BE:FIRST collaboration “TOYFRIEND”

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Global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 continues its global ascent with “TOYFRIEND,” a cross-border collaboration with top-selling Japanese group, BE:FIRST. The clubby R&B track serves as the latest single from their sophomore studio album, Wakas At Simula—released under Sony Music Entertainment.

18 April 2026

Newsletter: Ben&Ben reclaims chart dominance with viral smash “Lifetime (Reimagined)”

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Award-winning Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben has surged back to the summit of the streaming charts with “Lifetime (Reimagined)”—released under Sony Music Entertainment.

06 April 2026

Newsletter: It’s out: SB19 releases sophomore album, Wakas at Simula

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P-Pop trailblazers SB19 has officially dropped Wakas at Simula—a 24-track release that serves as a closure of their formative era in music and the beginning of a new imperial phase. Their second full-length album chronicles their path to self-discovery, identity building, and the cultivation of public trust, all fortified through years of experience and learning.

30 March 2026

Newsletter: Part-Filipino American musician, artist, and actor from Euphoria, Dominic Fike, leads the Spotify Global Chart at #1 for the song 'Babydoll'

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For the first time in his career, Filipino-American musician, artist, and actor Dominic Fike has reached no. 1 on the Spotify Global Chart with his song “Babydoll.” The chart milestone shows a significant global streaming increase for the track, positioning the fast-rising pop star as one of this year’s breakthrough bets. 

27 March 2026

Newsletter: Imago delivers creative new peak with latest EP, Pasimple

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Filipino alternative outfit Imago continues to shape modern OPM with the release of their EP, Pasimple, unfolding a new era for one of the most vital forces in Pinoy rock. The 5-track collection marks the band’s first official studio release under Sony Music Entertainment and their sixth overall.

15 March 2026

Newsletter: RAMONA fires back at gossip culture with explosive debut single “GAGA”

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RAMONA makes a splashing debut as a pop star provocateur, a rebellious troublemaker, and a fearless outsider. As a daring new voice in modern OPM, she comes off as a refreshing anomaly in an industry that often rewards conformity over disruption. From here, the world she builds only gets louder, more vivid, and unmistakably punk.

13 March 2026

Newsletter: James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video

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James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.