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.

Newsletter: The Dawn celebrates 40 years of legacy with Kwarenta concert

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Pinoy rock icons The Dawn returns to the big stage with another major concert celebrating their 40th anniversary in the local music industry.

Newsletter: Presented by Collective Minds & Clockenflap: Billboard-Charting ‘Big Dawgs’ Hitmaker Hanumankind Announces 2026 Southeast Asia Tour in April, Including Hong Kong

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Following his explosive global breakout with Billboard Hot 100-charting single “Big Dawgs”, Indian hip-hop force Hanumankind is levelling up with his debut headlining tour, taking his blockbuster live show across China, Australia and Southeast Asia this summer, including a four-city run across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Presented by Collective Minds in collaboration with Clockenflap, the Kerala-born, Houston-raised rapper launches the next leg of his “OTW Tour”, marking a defining new chapter for one of the most compelling voices emerging from the global rap landscape.  

Newsletter: Your Connection is Your Miles: Globe Platinum Reimagines Travel with the All-New GPlan featuring Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles

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They thrive on the thrill of morning coffee in a different time zone, the pursuit of a sunset on a new horizon, and the seamless transition from a high-stakes meeting to a quiet coastal retreat. Recognizing that the world serves as the ultimate destination for its members, Globe has officially signaled a new era of loyalty with the launch of the all-new Platinum GPlan featuring Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles.

Newsletter: Thai artist pami evaluates the cost of heartbreak in a relationship with new single ‘cry jar’

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After continuously bringing vibrant energy to the music industry, the highly talented artist pami from Juicey is back with her latest sassy single, cry jar, her first release since her highly acclaimed debut album puffette, and fresh out of her “Best Hidden Gem of the Year” award win at the prestigious TOTY Music Awards in Thailand recently.

Newsletter: Harry Styles delivers career-high global debut, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. #1 in 20 album charts globally

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GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.  has delivered the strongest global debut of his career with over 1 million units sold to date, dominating charts across the world and strengthening his position as one of the most daring and influential artists in modern music.

Newsletter: Jay R sounds off on MRLD-OC Records controversy, calls out industry power imbalance

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Filipino R&B king Jay R recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the exploitative practices in the local music industry.

Newsletter: Malcolm Todd shares new single & video “Breathe”

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After a breakout 2025 that saw his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, hundreds of millions of streams across his self-titled album, and a sold-out international headline tour, Malcolm Todd kicks off 2026 with his new single “Breathe.” Co-produced by Todd, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by longtime collaborator Aidan Cullen and featuring choreography by Lexee Smith, signaling the start of a new chapter for the Los Angeles artist and performer.

Newsletter: P-Pop girl group VVINK explores the poetry of unspoken love in new single “Kailan Ka Aamin”

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Rising P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length debut album under FlipMusic. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Nica del Rosario and produced by Julius James “Bojam” De Belen, the catchy pop ballad introduces a more intimate direction for VVINK in terms of musicality and songwriting.

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.

Newsletter: Harry Styles releases highly anticipated new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.

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GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has released his highly anticipated new album KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY. via Erskine/Columbia Records. Accompanying the album is the music video for “American Girls,” directed by the GRAMMY Award®-winning James Mackel.

Newsletter: Shakira and Beéle release new single ALGO TÚ

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GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira and rising Colombian star Beéle have released their new track ALGO TÚ. Produced by A.C., Flambo, Shakira, and Beéle, the track is out now via Sony Music Latin/5020 Records.

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.

Newsletter: The Ransom Collective breaks silence with “Tongue Tied”

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The Ransom Collective returns with a new single, “Tongue Tied,” their first official release after a four-year hiatus. The bossa-infused, indie pop track feels like a gentle reopening of a well-worn photo album: familiar, warm, and unexpectedly alive.

Newsletter: All Of The Noise 2026 expands to 3 days, amplifying Filipino and Asian Music on the global stage

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The Rest Is Noise (TRIN), a music curation and events production outfit based in the Philippines, returns with the fourth edition of All Of The Noise 2026. The showcase and conference event will take place in three venues across Metro Manila: Astbury Makati (April 17 and 19), Sari-Sari in Makati City (April 17 and 19), and 123 Block in Mandaluyong City (April 18).

Newsletter: Skye Newman continues her ascent with bold new single ‘Walk’

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South London singer-songwriter Skye Newman returns with her new single ‘Walk’, a sharp and defiant release that captures her at her most direct and unfiltered.

Newsletter: Mitski’s New Album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Is Now Out via Dead Oceans

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“The best songwriter of her generation.” — The Guardian *****

“As a songwriter, Mitski harnesses resignation like no one else . . . But her most powerful moments often come when she lets us accompany her far past her breaking point." 

— Pitchfork

“[Mitski] continues to blaze her own curious and captivating trail.” — Record Collector ****

“Nothing’s About to Happen to Me is a gutsy new record that returns to her roots with guitar-forward songs that center her candid lyrics.” — Bandcamp

Mitski releases her eighth studio album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me, today via Dead Oceans, and the video for album standout, “If I Leave.” Following “I’ll Change For You,” her “bossa nova-infused tune of desperation” (The Needle Drop), Mitski now presents a tale of conflict and reluctance with “If I Leave.” Displaying her “peerless ability to sound refined and overwhelmed all at once,” (Stereogum) she sings: “If I leave // Somebody else will find you // But nobody else could see me // Quite as clearly as you.”

Newsletter: Filipino-Japanese artist ena mori hardens the edges on her 2026 EP, Ore

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In 2025, ena mori reaffirmed her position as one of the most compelling creative forces in Asian pop music. The avant-pop shapeshifter greeted the year with high-profile festival appearances, brand deals, and a growing international listenership, culminating in the release of her six-track EP rOe. Informed by restraint and emotional fragility, rOe showcased ena mori’s ability to translate vulnerability into a riveting pop fantasia. As expected, the EP earned universal praise from critics and fans, landing on several year-end lists across the globe.

Newsletter: Barq turns grind into power on new single “TUMATAK”

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Barq, the rap moniker of Arkin Magalona, delivers another knockout punch with the release of his latest single, “TUMATAK,” under Sony Music Entertainment. The heavy-hitting track chronicles his journey as a young artist who honored the grind with the determination to make it in the industry.

Newsletter: From Davao to the World: Hara drops pre-debut single “My Love”

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Emerging as one of the most prominent P-Pop exports from Davao City, Hara is steadily gaining attention for their commanding stage presence and undeniable charisma. The six-member girl group, whose name is derived from a pre-colonial term that means “beauty” and “strength,” carries their identity with intention. They are currently managed by Unique Music Management, led by Paul Widger, best known for his work with Craig David.