Newsletter: Duolingo Partners with Global Pop Star NIKI to Inspire Language Learning Among Indonesian Gen Z

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Duolingo, the world’s leading learning app, has partnered with Indonesian global pop star NIKI to launch a music-driven campaign designed to inspire English learning among Indonesian Gen Z. Running from 26-31 March, the campaign turns song lyrics into language learning moments, tapping into how young Indonesians increasingly discover language through music, social media, and global pop culture.

Newsletter: Ely Buendia unveils new “light and optimistic” single “Ate”

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Legendary frontman Ely Buendia is back on our playlists with new song “Ate” released March 26 under his own label, Offshore Music Philippines. 

Newsletter: CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso release new album FREE SPIRITS

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CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso release their new album FREE SPIRITS, a bold and wildly inventive project from one of the most unpredictable acts in global music.

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. 

Newsletter: Offshore music announces summer slate, featuring Ligaya Escueta, Sexy Jay, ALYSON, and Halina

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Offshore Music, a Manila-based label championing the real, the raw, and the refreshingly original in Filipino music, continues to expand its global footprint with a roster of new and upcoming releases scheduled for the summer of 2026 (and beyond).

Newsletter: Filipino Independent Artist Jiffy Casiño Announces Upcoming Single Release

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Independent music artist Jiffy Casiño is steadily building a following with his distinctive sound and presence on major streaming platforms. His first two singles, “Say Yes With Me” (released Feb 7, 2026) and “Made to Love You” (released Feb 21, 2026), are now available on Spotify and Apple Music, showcasing a captivating blend of contemporary pop and R&B. Jiffy’s music combines passion, rhythm, and expressive storytelling, offering listeners a memorable experience. 

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.