Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal to Bring Generations of Pinoy Rock Together at ‘CROSSFADE’

The two acclaimed artists team up for a special two-billed show celebrating enduring favorites and new releases in an intimate setting

Barbie Almalbis photo by Nina Sandejas

Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis and Kitchie Nadal join forces for CROSSFADE, an intimate, two-billed show on October 11, 2026 (Sunday), at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.

The one-night-only engagement will feature long sets of new releases and classic hits that have defined Pinoy pop culture for decades, letting the audience experience the music in an intimate, live setting.

Almalbis and Nadal have previously shared the stage through the first two editions of Secrets at the Music Museum. They later reunited for the two-part Tanaw series, which featured contemporaries from the Philippine rock and alternative-pop scene.

Nadine Lustre turns a decade of life lessons in “10YRS”

Her latest track turns life’s highs, lows, mistakes, and heartbreaks into an empowering anthem of acceptance and self-reclamation

Nadine Lustre has released her new song “10YRS,” an introspective ballad that looks back on a decade of growth, heartbreak, mistakes, self-discovery, and transformation.

Rather than dwelling on the past, “10YRS” embraces every experience, both difficult and beautiful, as essential to becoming the person she is today. The song traces Nadine’s journey toward letting go of what no longer serves her, reclaiming her identity, and looking ahead to what’s next.

The song turns those experiences into a clear-cut affirmation of self-worth, culminating in the realization that healing and growth don't require perfection. As the lyrics sum it up, “Dance with the chaos like I’m part of it.” It’s simply Nadine embracing life in all its unpredictability while standing tall through it all.

‘Eraserheads: Combo On The Run’ wins Best International Director Award at New York’s LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival

Director Maria Diane Ventura is recognized for bringing the story of the iconic Filipino band to an international audience

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, the acclaimed music documentary chronicling the legacy of the Eraserheads, has earned another international distinction, with director Maria Diane Ventura receiving the Best International Director Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Music Documentary Film Festival in New York.

The recognition came as the film was screened at the annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival on September 27, 2026, followed by a special post-screening conversation featuring Ventura and Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia.

A1 Declare Their Love For The Philippines With New Exclusive Single “In Love In The Philippines”

British-Norwegian pop group A1 are celebrating their special relationship with the Philippines with the release of their brand-new single, “In Love in the Philippines,” available exclusively in the Philippines from September 25.

Written and produced by a1, the uplifting new track is inspired by falling in love with both a person and a place — and by a country that has held a special place in the band’s story for more than two decades.

The Philippines has remained one of a1’s most passionate homes away from home, with Filipino fans continuing to support the band across generations.

From Bali to Cebu: ALYSON is Back Home, Teases Upcoming Regional Tour

Photo by Lorenz Torres, September Fever Cebu PH

PH City pop band and Manila sound fusion ALYSON is back home in the metro after their debut performances at AXEAN FESTIVAL in Bali, Indonesia and September Fever in Cebu, Philippines. Teases possible region-wide bar tour to bring the music closer to more ALYSTANS in Luzon. 

ALYSON has been carving out a distinct place in the local music scene over the years, becoming a go-to name in the indie scene for their signature take on both Japanese City Pop and the ever-so classic Manila Sound, and their dynamic, genre-spanning sonic library. Hailing from Quezon City, the jazz-pop, sharp-suited sensations made their mark with their debut album, DEFINITELY LOVE!, earning recognition from major music media outlets including Billboard Philippines and Billboard Georgia’s NEXT GEN campaign. With a sound and style distinctly their own, ALYSON continues to make waves both onstage and beyond the local scene—and their recent trip to Indonesia and Cebu is just the beginning of their global takeover. 

Prime Video Doubles Down on Young Adult Programming with Biggest-Ever International Originals Slate Following Global Breakouts Off Campus, Culpables and Maxton Hall - The World Between Us

Obsessed Retreat: Class of '26 in Germany unveiled an ambitious wave of upcoming YA International Originals from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and India — set to captivate global audiences this fall and beyond

Stars including Lili Reinhart, Ester Expósito, Damian Hardung and Ananya Panday joined authors Mercedes Ron and C.S. Quill for exclusive screenings and first looks

First official images from Boys of Tommen, Our Fault: London, and Love Me Love Me 2 revealed

Prime Video has established itself as the home of young adult programming. In the last few years The Summer I Turned Pretty, Off Campus, the Culpables franchise and Maxton Hall – The World Between Us have broken out as global phenomena, proving that YA stories don't just find audiences — they ignite fandoms that transcend language and borders. Now, Prime Video is doubling down with its biggest-ever YA slate, led by a new wave of non-English language International Originals from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and India. 

Nadine Lustre and Apl.de.Ap bring the heat with “Donuts”

The Cool Girl Records release takes the pop star’s sound into darker, grittier hip-hop and R&B territory

Following the well-received comeback of “Personal,” Nadine Lustre teams up with Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas in “Donuts,” a sleek blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B released under Cool Girl Records.

Narrated by the commanding voice of Francis Brew of The Dawn, with haunting choir ‘oohs’ in the background, the track moves into a sonic battlefield of 808s, clever lyricism, and gritty dissonance.