Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Hsien Ching, Lilium, and Modern Cinema Master wins big at the 16th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA)

AUTTA and The Chairs shares a special Taiwan–Thailand set; Silica Gel ends night on a high note

The 16th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA) lit up the Taipei Music Center on November 1, 2025, gathering over 30 artists from Taiwan, Korea, and Thailand in a vibrant celebration of Asian creativity across 22 distinguished categories.

Hsien Ching (陳嫺靜) emerged as the biggest winner, taking Best New Artist, Best Alternative Pop Album, and Best Hip-hop Song on the strength of her genre-bending dual albums. The Best Band award went to Robot Swing, whose funk and R&B-driven sound explores the relationship between humans and machines. Rising rapper someshiit 山姆 took home Best Hip-hop Album, solidifying his position as one of Taiwan’s most promising new voices. 

Monday, November 10, 2025

Acclaimed singer-songwriter syd hartha chooses herself in “ako naman muna”

Syd transforms the weight of heartbreak into lightness and freedom

Following her string of introspective releases, acclaimed singer-songwriter syd hartha is back with her latest single, “ako naman muna,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

With bossa nova, Manila Sound, and alternative pop influences, the sweet, softly grooving pop track captures the push and pull dynamics of young romance that ultimately leads to letting go. Beneath its breezy, nostalgic arrangements lies a bittersweet realization that choosing yourself is the truest form of love.

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter and producer ROSALÍA releases new album, LUX

ROSALÍA, the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer has released her highly anticipated new album LUX, her immersive and innovative fourth full-length body of work via Columbia Records. The album was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daníel Bjarnason and features feminine voices including Björk, Carminho, Estrella Morente, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Yahritza and the Escolania de Montserrat i Cor Cambra Palau de la Música Catalana, and Yves Tumor. Listen HERE. 

LUX has already been met with immediate critical acclaim: Rolling Stone giving it 5 stars and declaring it “her most astonishing offer yet, packed with history and decades of training that let her tie classical sounds, opera references, and 13 different languages into one gorgeous, gutting package that feels like a truly timeless work of art.” The Associated Press called LUX a “phonetic miracle,” and that “if there is a single avant-garde saving grace in the pop music landscape, it's here,” giving the album 4.5/5 stars. NPR stated that “on 'LUX,' ROSALÍA pulls the entire world into her symphony,” and that “on LUX, the mortal and divine are in conversation, and with ROSALÍA as our guide, we can touch both.”

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Christian Bautista and Raisa turn ordinary moments into something extraordinary in “Rainbow” music video

The two beloved artists turn quiet moments into symbols of joy and connection in a heartfelt visual narrative

Even the simplest moments in life can carry the deepest meaning if we take the time to notice them.

This realization lies at the heart of “Rainbow,” the latest single featuring Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista and Indonesian pop icon Raisa, whose newly released music video paints a tender portrait of hope, connection, and the beauty of the ordinary.

Filmed in an idyllic café in Jakarta, the visual narrative unfolds with both artists savoring a quiet reprieve from the bustling chaos of modern city life.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

IV OF SPADES returns in full force with sophomore album, Andalucia

Forged in friendship and fueled by freedom, the album reflects their evolution from breakout stars to generational rock icons

Filipino pop-rock powerhouse IV OF SPADES marks their long-awaited comeback with the release of their sophomore album, Andalucia, arriving on November 5, 2025, on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

After a six-year hiatus and seven years since their last full-length album, CLAPCLAPCLAP! (2019), the iconic quartet reunites with a record that captures the essence of friendship, artistic maturity, and rediscovered unity. Cementing their legacy as one of the defining acts of modern OPM, Andalucia reveals softness that exists in codes, articulating scenarios and moments in cryptic but poetic exquisiteness, never finding the need to explain or elaborate. 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Delinquent Society’s “800WABAD” Proves They’ve Got The Sauce

The Davao hip-hop scene’s very own Delinquent Society, has officially signed with Diorama FM, marking a major milestone in their career. The trio — consisting of Aud, Contemplate, and Fusr — has released their latest single, "8000WABAD," a hard-hitting track that encapsulates the group's ethos and trailblazing spirit in the underground rap world.

The song's core message resonates deeply with Delinquent Society's journey, as they continue to dominate the underground rap scene. Boasting an impressive 1.7 million combined streams on Spotify and 1.5 million views on YouTube, the group has proven their appeal through genuine talent and consistent output. Their rise has not gone unnoticed, with features in respected publications like Rappler, Clavel, and Scout Magazine, highlighting how they're putting Davao artists on the map.

At its core, "8000WABAD" is a bold declaration of what Delinquent Society embodies: resilience, humility, and pride in their origins. Contemplate captures what the group stands for: “Number ko 8-0-0-0 tawag samin hero. Got the sauce that's a fact bruh ‘di mi hambugiro.” This part, as the group explains, symbolizes their approach to success: “These lines really represent the very essence of Delinquent Society as a group. We know we have the 'sauce' or what it takes to take it further, but we don't brag about it on social media, etc. We just show it through our product and consistently showing up whenever it matters the most. We're not like these other groups that talk a lot, thus, ‘di mi hambugiro.’ We just want to represent where we're from, and for that, the city looks at us like heroes.”

Building on their momentum, Delinquent Society recently collaborated on a successful event in Davao with Kartell’em last October 17, further cementing their influence in the community. Fans eager for more from this group should keep an eye out for upcoming events and releases. Make sure to follow Delinquent Society and Diorama FM across all major streaming platforms to stay in the loop.

iWant Offers Special Discounted Rates In The Us Until November 30

Stream all the feels you want with iWant — at an affordable price, worldwide

iWant continues to treat viewers in the United States, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands with special discounted rates on its Premium Plans until November 30, 2025, offering more ways to enjoy their favorite Filipino content.

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Hsien Ching, Lilium, and Modern Cinema Master wins big at the 16th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA)

AUTTA and The Chairs shares a special Taiwan–Thailand set; Silica Gel ends night on a high note The 16th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA) li...