Newsletter: Filipino singer-songwriter dwta closes whimsical folk era with self-produced anti-Valentine’s show

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Filipino singer-songwriter dwta will be headlining her self-produced music gig, Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Sa Gig ni dwta, on February 13, 2026, at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City.

Newsletter: Asia Momentum Grows as Rol3ert Releases New Single “savior”

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Following the growing momentum of his previous single “(how could i be) honest?” across Asia, 20-year-old Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert releases his new digital single “savior”. The track marks the third release in his three-month consecutive single series and his first release of 2026.

Newsletter: ONE OR EIGHT Unveils “GATHER” First Mini Album Featuring Focus Track “TOKYO DRIFT”

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Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT has released their highly anticipated first mini album GATHER, bringing together the defining tracks of their debut era alongside new material. Blending fearless experimentation with global sonic influences and an empowering narrative of unity and ambition, the album reflects the group’s mission, as Japan’s next generation boy group, to advance “from Japan to the world.”

Newsletter: Harry Styles returns with “Aperture” new single and music video out now

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GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has premiered the music video for “Aperture,” the lead single from his highly anticipated new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. set to be released globally March 6, 2026 via Columbia Records. The music video for “Aperture,” finds Harry once again collaborating with acclaimed director Aube Perrie (“Satellite”, “Music For A Sushi Restaraunt”.)

Newsletter: Next Gen: Introducing the new OPM artists poised for breakout success this 2026

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A new wave of OPM artists is gaining momentum. 

Newsletter: Mitski Announces New Album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, Out February 27th via Dead Oceans; Releases Lead Single/Video, “Where’s My Phone?

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Mitski announces her eighth studio album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me — out February 27th via Dead Oceans — and releases its lead single/video, “Where’s My Phone?” Supported by a live band and orchestra, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me finds Mitski immersing herself in a rich narrative whose main character is a reclusive woman in an unkempt house. Outside of her home, she is a deviant; inside of her home, she is free. 

Newsletter: no na Unleash New Single and Music Video “work”

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The first-ever global pop girl group from Indonesia, no na, kick off the new year with “work,” a striking, high-energy single that marks a powerful evolution in the group’s sound and energy. Out now via 88rising, the track arrives alongside a bold music video that showcases their choreography, stamina, and attitude.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben releases “Duyan” music video starring Khalil Ramos and Gabbi Garcia

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Ben&Ben continued to solidify their status as one of the most important voices of OPM in 2025. The acclaimed band made history as the first Filipino act to surpass three billion streams on global streaming platform Spotify, while also earning major wins at the 28th Awit Awards, including Album of the Year for their third studio album, The Traveller Across Dimensions and Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist for "Triumph.” As the year drew to a close, Ben&Ben’s music found itself intertwined with national consciousness when “Kapangyarihan,” their collaboration with SB19, emerged as a modern anthem in protest spaces, echoing public anger amid allegations of corruption surrounding flood control and infrastructure projects.

Newsletter: CAVETOWN RELEASES ALBUM RUNNING WITH SCISSORS ALONG WITH EMPOWERING ‘CRYPTID’ MUSIC VIDEO

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Cavetown, the moniker of UK-born artist Robin Skinner, has released his new album, Running With Scissors, out now via Futures Music Group. The record marks a defining moment in Skinner’s career: an emotionally expansive body of work that captures the disorienting threshold between youth and adulthood, braided together sonically through hyper-pop, heavy guitars, and his signature dream-pop sounds. 

Newsletter: A$AP Rocky’s anxiously awaited fourth studio album “DON’T BE DUMB” out now

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Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and fashion icon A$AP Rocky released his long-awaited fourth studio album DON’T BE DUMB via A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records. DON’T BE DUMB is Rocky’s first album in 8 years, driving unprecedented global demand from fans with the album reaching over 130k vinyls sold before release date and claiming the place of #1 pre-saved Hip-Hop album on Spotify with over 1 million saves. 

Newsletter: Filipino breakout band Fitterkarma announces “Aswang Sa Maynila” single launch this February

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After gaining prominence in 2025 with the viral success of “Pag-ibig Ay Kanibalismo II” and “Kalapastangan,” Filipino alt-rock band Fitterkarma starts the new year right with the launch of their upcoming new single, “Aswang Sa Maynila,” taking place at 123 Block, Mandaluyong City, on February 14, 2026.

Newsletter: Madison Beer shares new album “locket”

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Two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Madison Beer shares her new album, locket via Epic Records, alongside the release of the official music video for her new single “bad enough.”  

Newsletter: JOJI KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH “LOVE YOU LESS”

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Critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Joji starts off the new year with a fresh single, “LOVE YOU LESS,” alongside an accompanying visualizer. The countdown continues until Joji’s fourth studio album, Piss Is In The Wind, is out February 6, 2026 via Palace Creek. 

Newsletter: The Kid LAROI releases highly-anticipated new album BEFORE I FORGET

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GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI releases his first full-length album in two years, BEFORE I FORGET, out now via Columbia Records.

Newsletter: We Are Imaginary finds clarity in restraint on self-titled third album

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Filipino indie rock band We Are Imaginary has released their self-titled third album on all streaming and other digital music platforms worldwide via indie label floppydisks.

Newsletter: ONE OR EIGHT Releases New Single “POWER” Ending Theme Song For TV Anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors)

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Rising Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT has released their new single “POWER” as an advance track from their upcoming mini album GATHER, due out on 28 January. Marking an exciting milestone for them, “POWER” has been selected as the Ending Theme Song 1 for the new season of the highly anticipated TV anime Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers (Ronin Warriors), the group’s first-ever anime tie-up.

Newsletter: CAVETOWN RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “SAILBOAT” FEAT. CHLOE MORIONDO

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Today, six time Platinum and beloved indie artist Cavetown (Robin Skinner) releases “Sailboat,” a glittering collaboration with Chloe Moriondo and co-produced by Underscores ahead of his album release. Blending chiptune sparkle with warped hyperpop textures, the track captures the nervous excitement of new love, that fragile moment when the desire to protect someone makes you hesitate to leave a mark. Built from friendship, fear of hurting someone you love, and the thrill of emotional vulnerability, “Sailboat” pairs Cavetown’s intimate storytelling with Moriondo’s warmth and Underscores’ glitchy, adventurous production. 

Newsletter: ZUTOMAYO INTENSE II Asia Tour: Singapore Debut Tickets Now Available

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Japanese genre-bending collective ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni) is set to make their long-awaited Singapore debut on 17 April 2026 at The Star Theatre, with general sale officially underway. The performance is a confirmed stop on the expanded ZUTOMAYO INTENSE II「坐・ZOMBIE CRAB LABO」Asia Tour, reflecting the band’s continued rise and widening influence across the region.

Newsletter: Rol3ert Releases “(how could i be) honest?” — His Most Vulnerable Track to Date

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20-year-old Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert releases “(how could i be) honest?”, the second single from his three-month consecutive release series, available worldwide Dec 17. The music video will premiere on YouTube on Dec 19 at 10pm JST, preceded by an Instagram Live at 9.30pm JST.

Newsletter: Side A reunites original and present lineup for a two-day concert

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Side A returns with a special musical homecoming that reunites the founding and current members of the iconic Filipino pop band.