Newsletter: Los Angeles Pop Artist ALYA Finds Hope in New Cinematic Single 'Believer'

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Grammy-winning pop artist ALYA returns with "Believer," a soaring, cinematic new single that arrives ahead of her forthcoming album 'In The Moment,' due in March 2027. Produced by Tim Carmon and co-written with Breana Marin, the song folds ALYA's signature blend of inspirational pop, soul, and sweeping storytelling into her most personal release yet.

Newsletter: SB19 conquers the global wild with defiant new anthem “LAWLESS”

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Fresh from making history with their critically acclaimed debut performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, SB19 has released their latest single, “LAWLESS,” which they premiered live for the very first time on one of the world’s most prestigious music festival stages.

Newsletter: GRAMMY-NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER LUKAS GRAHAM SHARES SOULFUL, ROOTS-DRIVEN NEW SONG “GOOD TIMES”

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Globally acclaimed singer-songwriter Lukas Graham has released “Good Times,” the spirited, roots-charged title track and opening song from his forthcoming 13-track album Good Times, out August 14 via Virgin Music Group. Bright, communal and rooted in the Celtic and folk traditions that shaped his upbringing, the song sets the tone for an album that brings Lukas back to the storytelling tradition and Irish musical heritage at the heart of his earliest relationship with music. “Good Times” arrives alongside an official music video that weaves together archival footage from before and during Lukas's rise, captured by the photographers and videographers who documented his journey, celebrating the friends, family, and moments that shaped him. Listen to “Good Times” HERE. Watch the video HERE. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE.  

Newsletter: beabadoobee new song ‘Switchblade’ out now

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beabadoobee releases ‘Switchblade,’ the second song to be lifted from her hugely anticipated forthcoming album Pylon, a record that’s more wide-ranging and complex than anything that she has ever put out—a tannic rock record that is, at various points, angry, lonesome, ecstatic, depressed and deeply, pathologically in love. 

Newsletter: Japanese pop artist YUKIPOYO announces collaboration with Filipino rapper Zae on “Te-Te Gyaru” remix

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YUKIPOYO, known for her work as a model and TV personality in Japan, has released “Te-Te Gyaru” across all major music platforms worldwide. 

Newsletter: Chart-topping global sensation ATEEZ returns with EP ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ unveiling addictive new anthem “BAD”

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K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ returns with their highly anticipated new mini album, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ marking the next chapter in the group’s ongoing GOLDEN HOUR series. Released on June 26, the album features five brand-new tracks that further showcase ATEEZ’s signature ability to blend powerful performance-driven music with genre-crossing artistry. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.

Newsletter: Gab Cabangon revisits his band roots in angst-fueled track “Ikot Ulit”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon channels frustration and unresolved anger in “Ikot Ulit,” the third official single off his highly anticipated debut EP to be released this year. Described as his 'paasa' anthem and 'galitcore' track, the pop-rock tune comes from a place of personal uncertainty and professional setbacks, confronting the experience of repeatedly facing broken promises with both grit and emotional exhaustion.

Newsletter: Filipino content creator-turned-artist Jemay Santiago opens up in vulnerable R&B single “1A”

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Rising R&B artist and prominent content creator Jemay Santiago marks a triumphant return to music-making with the release of her new single, “1A,” the new single off her highly anticipated EP, Depresyon.  

Newsletter: GLOBAL RISING R&B STAR DENISE JULIA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPIRE

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Rising Filipina R&B singer/songwriter and producer Denise Julia makes smooth, sensual R&B that blends ‘90s and early-2000s influences with modern R&B and pop production. Her sound is equipped with airy vocals, layered harmonies and flirtatious lyrics – as seen is her brand her single, “Changes” out today on 2nd Floor Entertainment in a new partnership with global independent record label EMPIRE. EMPIRE is a global music company operating across label, distribution, and publishing. Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE has played a key role in developing and supporting some of today’s most influential artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Fireboy DML, Shaboozey, Asake, XXXTentacion, and Anderson .Paak. Beyond the U.S., EMPIRE has also worked with global artists such as Afgan, G-DRAGON, and EL CAPITXN, continuing to expand its presence across Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America while connecting artists and audiences worldwide.

Newsletter: TOVE LO ANNOUNCES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM TITLED ESTRUS TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 18

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Few artists have redefined the emotional possibilities of modern pop as completely as Tove Lo. With a diaristic style and a defiant openness around sex, addiction, and vulnerability, she has become both a pop outlier and a generational touchstone, earning global hits and a devoted audience drawn to her unfiltered perspective. Today, the beloved Swedish popstar returns with news of a sixth studio album titled ESTRUS (out September 18), alongside the release of a lead single “I’m your girl right?.” Watch the official music video directed by Nogari, HERE.  The video, shot outside São Paulo in a former monastery, features over 70 dancers and marks the second time Tove Lo and Nogari have worked together (Borderline, 2023).

Newsletter: Maya and Rol3ert, Two of Japan’s Most Exciting Young Voices, Come Together on Striking New Duet “ROMANTICIZE”

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U.S.-based singer-songwriter Maya releases “ROMANTICIZE,” a new collaborative digital single with rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert, out 13 May 2026. The official music video premieres the same day at 8pm JST on Maya’s official YouTube channel.

Newsletter: Rol3ert Captures the Tension of Growing Up on New Single “Boy,” Produced with Taka Perry

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Rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert continues his rapid ascent across Asia and globally with the release of his new single “Boy,” produced in collaboration with Australian producer Taka Perry.

Newsletter: Malcolm Todd shares new single & video “I Saw Your Face”

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After a breakout year that saw his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 and a sold-out international headline tour spanning three continents, Malcolm kicked off 2026 with “Breathe,” his highest debut ever reaching the top 50 on Spotify day one. Now Malcolm Todd is back to tease more of what’s to come with the drop of a new single “I Saw Your Face.” A meditation on ending a relationship you know isn't right and grieving it anyway, the song captures something true and hard to say–just because leaving was your choice doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. The single comes alongside a music video co-directed by Malcolm Todd and Aidan Cullen. The video comments on masculinity unraveling. Man vs. cutting an onion, Malcolm vs. his sensitivity… the joke lands but the feeling is real to all the men out there. There is even a standoff in the video between Malcolm and a giant onion.

Newsletter: The Strokes set new album Reality Awaits for June 26

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Reality Awaits, the seventh studio album from The Strokes, is set for release on June 26 via Cult Records/RCA Records. “Going Shopping” is out now—listen here.

Newsletter: ICONA POP RELEASE BRAND NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO, “RITUAL” FEATURING DAYA – OUT NOW

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Multi-platinum duo Icona Pop return with their electrifying new single “Ritual” featuring Daya—written by the duo and born from a period of personal struggle, survival, and revelation. The cathartic, high-energy anthem captures the power of movement, release, and self-reclamation on the dancefloor, introducing a more vulnerable and emotionally grounded side of the artists.

Newsletter: It's just April, but here's June: Ligaya Escueta's New Shoegaze Single

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New music alert! Punk rock young blood Ligaya Escueta releases a new single titled June, a dreampop love song that sonically reiterates the ache of young romance in a soft, almost ethereal melody. The song is now available on all digital streaming platforms. 

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: 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: 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: 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.