Newsletter: EASY FREAK RELEASE « ONLY LIKE YOU DO » & ANNOUNCE THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM ‘THE TOUCH’, OUT DECEMBER 11th ON ULTRA RECORDS

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Fast-rising duo EASY FREAK, formed by Dom Hurd and Jude Kendrick Ganasen,  kicked off on August 21st the next chapter of their career with "Only Like You Do," the first single from their highly anticipated sophomore album 'The Touch,' out December 11th — a record that candidly traces the full arc of love, from the euphoria of new beginnings to the quiet grace found on the other side of heartbreak.

Newsletter: SOUNDEXCHANGE HONORS MC LYTE WITH MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD

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SoundExchange, the largest neighboring rights collective in the world, announced on August 19 MC Lyte (www.MCLyte.com) has received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award. The honor recognizes the pioneering hip-hop artist's legacy of advocacy, including her efforts to raise awareness, engage members of Congress, and urge passage of the American Music Fairness Act.

Newsletter: M1ss Jade So releases “BAPHOMETA”, MV watchparty on September 5

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Photography by Jay Galang

Shortly after her RUBADGE win and its official release on the 4th episode of Drag Race Down Under vs. The World Season 1, M1ss Jade So unveils a devilish drag look accompanied by a new song of the same name, “BAPHOMETA”, produced by collaborator Naive Supreme—out now, under Offshore Music.

Newsletter: Ylona Garcia reimagines a decade of music for two-part anniversary show

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Ten years after launching her professional music career, Ylona Garcia returns to the Philippines for two homecoming shows that are as much about looking back as they are about moving forward.

Newsletter: "7ap to Music: Beating with Heart" - perfect ending of The 7th Tencent Music Entertainment Awards

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On August 16, 2026, the 7th Tencent Music Entertainment Awards (TMEA) was held in Macau, China, hosted by Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME). As one of the most influential music and entertainment events in Asia, this year's TMEA, with "7ap to Music: Beating with Heart" as its theme, gathered a lineup of artists from young and old generations and diverse styles to present a benchmark music performance with top-notch artistic quality, leaving the music fans the unforgettable and thrilling experience of TMEA 2026.

Newsletter NICKELBACK RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LEAVE ME BEHIND”

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Following the explosive arrival of “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5), Diamond-certified rock band Nickelback release their new single “Leave Me Behind,” the third offering from their highly anticipated new studio album, Everything Under The Sun, arriving October 30, 2026, via Virgin Music Group.

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD “LEAVE ME BEHIND” HERE.

PRE-ORDER EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN HERE.

Where “Rattle The Cage” (feat. John 5) kicked open the door to Nickelback’s next chapter with a blistering rush of guitars, pounding riffs and arena-sized energy, “Leave Me Behind” reveals another side of the album - one rooted in vulnerability, loyalty and the instinct to stand beside someone when they need it most.

Newsletter: James Reid embraces a new kind of freedom in “Sunny Side”

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James Reid embraces the freedom of simply being in the moment with “Sunny Side,” his new single featuring producer and artist Luke April, out August 27, 2026, via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Eila turns heartbreak into a new chapter with “Loving Me Wrong”

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Chinese-Filipino American singer-songwriter Eila returns to the Philippines for the first time in 12 years with a new single that reveals an important chapter in her personal life. Based in New Jersey, USA, the fast-rising artist is set to release “Loving Me Wrong,” a vulnerable exploration of love, heartbreak, and self-worth.

Newsletter: Ben&Ben’s “Leaves (Reimagined)” finds new meaning in second chances and forgiveness

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Nearly a decade after “Leaves” made a dent in pop culture consciousness with its unassuming tenderness, Ben&Ben reinterprets the heartwarming ballad with “Leaves (Reimagined),” a new rendition that transforms the original into a more mature reflection on forgiveness, second chances, and the complexities of growing together.

Newsletter: Gab Cabangon makes a case for forever in “ngayon at kailanman”

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Gab Cabangon continues to build momentum as one of the country’s most promising solo acts, recently earning a nomination for Best New Artist at the Awit Awards—the Philippines’ version of the Grammys. The nod comes as Cabangon expands his growing body of soulful, earnest guitar-pop music, using his platform to create anthems that capture the complexities, grey areas, and frustrations of being human.

Newsletter: Thousands Gather as Ashley for the Arts Delivers a Weekend of Music, Art and Meaningful Impact

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Ashley for the Arts has successfully concluded another memorable weekend of live entertainment, art and family-friendly fun in Arcadia's Memorial Park. Held August 6-8, the annual three-day music and arts festival welcomed tens of thousands of attendees for a weekend filled with world-class performances, art and craft vendors, food, interactive experiences, family activities, street entertainment and more. Most importantly, the non-profit event raised $735,000 to benefit over 70 participating area schools and nonprofit organizations.

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo releases debut album, Supernatural

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Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Ace Banzuelo steps into his own artistic universe with Supernatural, his debut full-length album out on August 21, 2026, via Sony Music Entertainment. Across nine tracks, the hitmaker delivers an intimate, cinematic body of work that traces stories of love, betrayal, longing, healing, and transcendence through a dreamy, otherworldly sonic palette.

Newsletter: SB19 strengthens global footprint with landmark Japan activities

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SB19 continues to turn its long-term ambition of becoming a global phenom into a growing reality, with a series of activities in Japan that have brought the P-Pop supergroup closer to one of Asia’s most important music markets.

Newsletter: CAVETOWN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “BIG STRONG MAN” WITH VIDEO

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Cavetown releases new single “Big Strong Man,” a deeply personal track exploring the confusing expectations of teenage masculinity, queer identity and the experience of being loved for a version of yourself that doesn’t feel true.

Newsletter: ICONA POP RELEASE NEW ALBUM, RITUAL – OUT NOW

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Multi-platinum, award-winning duo Icona Pop release their new album, Ritual, out now via Ultra Records/Iconic Sound Recordings. Alongside the album, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo unveil its deeply personal focus single, “Hurt,” accompanied by a new official visualizer co-directed by Icona Pop and Nicole Walker.

Newsletter: beabadoobee new song ‘Memories’ out now

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beabadoobee releases ‘Memories,’ the latest song to be lifted from her hugely anticipated forthcoming album Pylon, due for release on 18 September 2026 via Dirty Hit / Interscope Records. 

Newsletter: SLAYYYTER releases new song “brand new chanel$” amid sold out world tour

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SLAYYYTER releases new song and self-directed video, “brand new chanel$” following the kick off of her sold-out WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR with three hometown shows in St. Louis. The release arrives off the heels of SLAYYYTER’s album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Dance Albums chart and received widespread critical acclaim.

Newsletter: GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-WONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM RELEASES NEW ALBUM GOOD TIMES OUT NOW VIA VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lukas Graham released his new album Good Times, out now via Virgin Music Group. Rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing in Copenhagen, the 13-track collection brings Lukas full circle, reconnecting him with the storytelling tradition, acoustic instrumentation and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliest relationship with music.

Newsletter: Naga City-based band IDLEPITCH casts a spell with new single “Salamangkera”

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Photo credit: Alliece Shazney

IDLEPITCH, one of the most prominent bands in Naga City, aims for a crossover breakthrough with the release of their new single “Salamangkera,” a funky, city pop-infused rock track that reveals an exciting new direction for the band.

Newsletter: NEXTONE finds groove in heartbreak with “Nagkulang”

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Fast-rising OPM band NEXTONE returns with “Nagkulang,” a new single that pairs infectious groove with the emotional weight of second-guessing one’s value once a relationship no longer works out.

Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track mines crossover potential with a distinctly nocturnal sound, weaving punchy rhythms, city pop influences, glimmering synths, and modern pop-rock textures into a melodic, fist-pumping jam.