Filipino music goes global: ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, and Novocrane land spots at AXEAN Festival 2026

The Bali-based music conference and showcase also introduces an expanded songwriting camp and a Southeast Asian hawker-inspired food experience

Fast-rising Filipino artists ALYSON, PLAYERTWO, and Novocrane are set to represent the country at AXEAN Festival 2026, Southeast Asia’s premier music showcase and conference platform, happening on August 29-30, 2026, at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia.

Handpicked by AXEAN Festival and its co-founder and official Philippine partner, The Rest Is Noise PH, the exciting emerging acts join the phase one lineup from across the Asian region and beyond, performing in front of international music industry delegates, festival programmers, and music fans from around the world. 

Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino 2026 champions the future of OPM with "Pinoy Coded"

Annual nationwide celebration returns this July with live performances, industry talks, and new regional collaborations that spotlight the evolving sound of Filipino music

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), the country’s annual nationwide celebration of Filipino music, returns this year with revitalized programming designed to champion the rich and diverse music scene in the Philippines.

Established through Proclamation No. 933 and signed by the late President Benigno S. Aquino III in 2014, LMP has become a viral platform for recognizing the lognstanding legacy of Original Pilipino Music. For more than twelve years, it has consistently inspired greater appreciation for homegrown music and played a crucial role in fostering a culture of collaboration and community in its month-long activities.

Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) releases new EP The Taste Of… after two-year break

After a two-year hiatus, Golden Melody Award-winning artist Shi Shi (孫盛希) is finally back with her new EP The Taste Of…, a project that represents the accumulation of her experiences during her break.

“During this period, I experienced a wide range of emotions, from the sweet ones to the bitter ones, and even some moments that were sour or spicy! It is hard to describe the feelings we feel every day using merely our words, but sometimes they can be expressed and digested in a song.”

“In this EP, each track is like a unique cocktail, bringing a different flavour and taste profile, and a different composition of ingredients and emotions. I hope my listeners can savour each one of them!”

Listen to Shi Shi’s new EP The Taste Of… here 

Pinoy rock legends TEETH announce 5-city concert tour and vinyl release of landmark debut album

Fans can relive the music that defined a generation as the band returns with live performances and the long-awaited vinyl edition of its classic debut album

Filipino alternative rock powerhouse TEETH are reuniting for a 5-city concert tour celebrating more than three decades of friendship, music legacy, and rock n’ roll.

Dubbed Year 33: TEETH The Reunion – Legacy Tour, the concert series will kick off on August 30, 2026, at the Foochow Event Building Hall in Singapore before making its Philippine stops in Manila (September 5), Davao (September 12), Iloilo (September 19), and Cebu (September 26).

Tickets for the Singaporean leg of the tour are now available via: https://teeth-reunion-sg2026.peatix.com

Eraserheads' ULTRAELECTROMAGNETICPOP! The 25th Anniversary Edition makes a comeback via repressed white vinyl

Offshore Music opens pre-orders from July 1 to August 1 for the highly anticipated repress, featuring audiophile mastering by Bernie Grundman and exclusive merchandise bundles

One of the most important albums in the history of Filipino music makes its highly anticipated comeback on vinyl. 

Offshore Music, an independent record label founded by Ely Buendia, has officially opened pre-orders for the repress of the Eraserheads’ ULTRAELECTROMAGNETICPOP! The 25th Anniversary Edition on premium white vinyl. The pre-order will run until August 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise bundles also available via this link: bit.ly/ultrawhitevinyl

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

The upcoming release pairs innovative club production with a powerful tribute to confidence, style, and the legacy of gyaru culture

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

The track will also feature a special remix, featuring rising Filipino rapper Zae, which is slated to premiere sometime soon.

Japan’s Top Comedians Assemble For The One Shot” – A New Comedy Competition Coming August 12 Exclusively To Disney+

Eight Top Comedians Compete To Create The Funniest Video Possible In This Upcoming Eight-Part Series

When eight of Japan’s top comedians are challenged to create the funniest video possible with just one laugh-out-loud moment, hilarity will ensue in The One Shot – a new Japanese Original coming August 12 exclusively to Disney+.

Created by Daigo of the popular comedy duo Chidori, The One Shot pits eight comedians against each other with a unique premise - each comedian is tasked with shooting a short film set in any location of their choosing .The comedians have complete creative control over their project, but each short can only contain one punchline designed to elicit the biggest laughs possible. Each episode of the series pits two comedians’ creations against each other until only one remains and their video is crowned the “Golden One Shot”.

The One Shot is created by Daigo and will debut August 12 exclusively on Disney+ with a total of 8 episodes.