Lalalafest Manila Announces Line-Up Featuring Steve Lacy, Two Door Cinema Club, Flo, Ben&Ben, And More!

The wait is finally over. LALALAFEST MANILA reveals its official line-up, bringing together GRAMMY winners, global hitmakers, festival icons, and some of the most exciting artists from across Southeast Asia. 

LALALAFEST MANILA is happening on 21 August 2026 at the World Trade Center Manila. Curated and presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets to the festival will go on-sale on Saturday, June 13 at 12PM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.

RAMONA unpacks post-breakup trauma in new single “Laguna”

Her latest track embraces brash punk energy with confrontational lyrics and biting dark humor

Following the breakout success of her debut song “GAGA,” which garnered more than 300,000 TikTok creations and peaked at No. 60 on the Spotify Viral charts, RAMONA returns to the spotlight with the release of her new single, “Laguna,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

RAMONA’s latest track chronicles the messy aftermath of a breakup. Balancing humor, confrontation, and disbelief, the angsty pop-punk anthem taps into the hyper-online generation’s obsession with decoding modern relationships and post-breakup behavior. It also unpacks the strange limbo between heartbreak and amusement: the spiral of watching someone move on suspiciously fast. 

Aviators take retro pop to dreamier, more introspective place with new single “Come & Go”

Chamber rock duo Aviators are back in our daily rotation with new ‘rush-inducing’ track “Come & Go”—out today via Offshore Music.

What started as an Iloilo-based music project between two friends, John Roxas and Arvy Zafra, has evolved into a band with unique sonic imagery: retro-pop with lush and ornate arrangements and post-punk sensibilities, perfectly carried by their previous single, “Hollow,” which was released in October 2025.

Imbued with newfound range and character, their latest single “Come & Go” takes the familiar cinematic approach with a more manic sound. It’s intentionally made to feel as if the listener is chasing after each note as the song drives forward. 

ALYSON drops sophomore album, AFTER OURS

Now available on all digital music platforms worldwide, the 8-track release unfolds like a single emotional journey: carefully sequenced, richly detailed, and impossible to skip.

Following the radiant charm of their critically acclaimed debut DEFINITELY LOVE!, ALYSON returns to the spotlight with AFTER OURS—a sonically ambitious sophomore album released via Offshore Music Philippines. 

ALYSON’s second full-length album lingers in the aftermath of a romantic connection, exploring uncertainty after intimacy, the temptation that complicates devotion, and the painful realization that love endures not through perfection but through choice. Embracing a more sophisticated approach to songwriting and production, AFTER OURS treats the art of listening to albums as a sanctimonious experience, with each track carefully sequenced and every detail presented with intentionality at every level. 

Tata Taktumi Releases New Single “Not So Bad” Via Pacific Music Group

New single marks the latest project under the creative direction of multi Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland

Tata Taktumi (“Tata”) has released her new single “Not So Bad” via Pacific Music Group (PMG), the Pan-Asian global music and entertainment company. Tata, the human led hybrid artist, was developed under the creative direction of multi Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland. The project underscores a clear philosophy: technology requires human intention, and creativity is still driven by real people. Stream “Not So Bad” here.

“Not So Bad” is anchored by Tata’s real vocals and performance, alongside creative direction from Timbaland. While the project has drawn global attention for its use of emerging technologies, the foundation remains deeply human, rooted in lived experience, artistic instinct, and hands-on collaboration.

Jessica Sanchez and Morissette Deliver Powerful Duet “Stronger Than Before”

International powerhouse vocalist Jessica Sanchez joins forces with Asia’s Phoenix Morissette for “Stronger Than Before,” an anthemic new single that celebrates resilience, faith, and personal growth. Written by Jessica Sanchez and Rodney Jason, and distributed by Universal Records, the track is now available on all major streaming platforms. Released during the month that celebrates Mother’s Day, the song carries an added layer of meaning for listeners, especially mothers whose strength and sacrifices echo its message.

“Stronger Than Before” traces a journey of overcoming doubt and emerging renewed. Jessica—who tried her luck in various competitions before ultimately winning America’s Got Talent in 2025—draws from both her personal and professional experiences to shape the song’s emotional core.

Zara Larsson releases her star-studded Midnight Sun: Girls Trip remix album

GRAMMY®-nominated pop superstar Zara Larsson keeps the global party going with Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, a collection of remixes and collaborations that gives new life to her already famously vibrant songs. Revisiting each track from her breakthrough album Midnight Sun, Zara invites a worldwide all-woman cast of friends and faves to an inclusive celebration that crosses borders, genres, and vibes for an unforgettable excursion into free-wheeling self-expression.

The artists joining Zara on the set span diverse sounds and countries of origin, and range from absolute icons to rising stars to indie tastemakers: Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, PinkPantheress, Kehlani, JT, Madison Beer, Emilia, Helena Gao, Margo XS, BAMBII, Malibu, and Eli. Watch visualizers for every song HERE now, and stream or purchase Midnight Sun: Girls Trip right HERE via Epic Records / Sommer House.