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With four GRAMMY® Awards, 13 No. 1 hits, and over 3 billion career streams, for KING + COUNTRY have solidified themselves as one of the most respected duos in music. Signed to Curb Records, Joel and Luke Smallbone are stepping into a new era—with brand new music, a renewed creative vision and the same passion for delivering powerhouse live performances that have wowed sold-out arenas across the globe.
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis has released the music video for her latest single, “All U Wanna Do.”
The striking visual piece was shot guerilla-style at the iconic Shibuya Crossing, capturing Almalbis’ impassioned performance amid a bustling city life in Tokyo, Japan.
Singing with only her earphones as accompaniment, Almalbis stands in stark contrast to the rush of strangers around her, transforming a fleeting moment into a deeply personal expression of frustration, resilience, and artistry.
Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, today announced the signing of Underdog Music Philippines, one of the country’s fastest-growing independent labels. This signing marks the next chapter of Symphonic’s continued growth in the region, after making several key hires on the A&R Client Development Team in Asia earlier this year.
Founded with an artist-first philosophy, Underdog has quickly built a reputation for championing Filipino musicians across genres, from chart-topping vocalists to rising indie bands, while shaping a new era of transparency and global opportunity in the Philippine music industry. Key artists at Underdog include Morissette, who is also a co-founder of the company and widely known as “Asia’s Phoenix”; Manila-based indie/alternative folk band The Ridleys; and Manila-originated alternative pop band Over October.
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When the lights go down at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 28, 2025, the crowd will rise to its feet to welcome back one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Morissette, Asia’s Phoenix, celebrates 15 years in music with Ember, a concert designed not only to showcase her vocal brilliance but to reflect on a journey that has inspired millions.
This year has already been monumental for her. She starred in her first feature film, Song of the Fireflies, where she showcased her dramatic range alongside her signature vocals. Her rendition of “Golden,” featured in the Netflix hit Kpop Demon Hunters, went viral and captured headlines, reaffirming her ability to leave a mark on both local and global audiences. Beyond the screen and streaming platforms, she has continued to bring Filipino artistry to international stages, building a legacy that now comes full circle on the Araneta stage.
Universal Records Executive Vice President Ramon Chuaying gladly shared his enthusiasm for the reunion, stating: “We are glad that Masculados is coming back to their home label. We shall be working on new songs with Masculados, and we look forward to delivering more hits. Yung mga millennials and Gen Z, gusto nating malaman nila yung kasikatan ng Masculados.”
ONErpm, a global music powerhouse in distribution, label services, and publishing, continues to deepen its presence in the Philippines through strategic partnerships with breakthrough artists and prominent independent labels. At the forefront of these developments is its newly announced collaboration with Offshore Music, home to trailblazing acts such as Ely Buendia, ena mori, Alyson, and M1ss Jade So—to name a few.
Ely Buendia, CEO and Chairman of Offshore Music reveals the depth of the conversations that led to the collaboration. A key factor in Offshore Music’s decision is ONErpm’s alignment with the label’s values, particularly around sustainability, transparency, and fostering genuine communities of music.
The chart-topping indie band announces to add 500 more passes for fans
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Alternative pop band Over October is making waves once again as they celebrate their eleventh anniversary with a free major concert at the MOA Amphitheater on October 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. onwards.
The upcoming event generated overwhelming demand, with more than 3,000 passes claimed within just two hours of registration.
In response, the band announced today that they are adding another 500 passes exclusively through the SM Malls Online app at 6:00 pm, giving more fans the opportunity to join what is set to be one of their most ambitious projects to date.
Premier film and content company CreaZion Studios clinched three National Awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2025 for its acclaimed works on the film sang Himala (co-produced with Unitel, Straightshooters,and Kapitol Films) and the TV series Beauty Empire (produced in partnership with GMA Network and Viu Philippines). The announcement was made last September 29 through AACA's official social media channels.
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Filipino rappers Nateman and Baby Blood team up with acclaimed producer Yung Bawal on “PUSO AT ISIP,” a vibey, minimalist jam that explores the beautiful chaos of love caught between passion and reason.
Built on Yung Bawal’s lush yet groovy production, the track sets a magnetic backdrop for Nateman and Baby Blood’s sharp lyricism, weaving a story of desire tempered by hesitation.
The song dares to ask a timeless question: do we follow the quiet pull of peace or dive headlong into the risks of adventurous love? With sultry melodies, clever and playful verses, and Caribbean-inspired rhythms, “PUSO AT ISIP” is designed to keep listeners vibing long after the first play.
Pre-Lineup Tickets Now Available For Only P1,000 For A Limited Time
The much-awaited Pinoy Playlist Music Festival (PPMF) 2025 is opening its Pre-lineup Sale, giving music fans the chance to secure their tickets early at a special rate of P1,000 for a day pass (regular rate at P1,900). This limited-time offer allows audiences to secure their access to the festival experience before the official artist lineup is revealed.
Happening on November 28-30, 2025, at the BGC Arts Center, this year’s festival carries the theme “Halo-halo, Sapin-sapin, Sabay-sabay”, a celebration of Filipino music in all its richness, diversity, and layers. This year, PPMF will feature diverse performances, conversations, and stories across all genres and generations, bringing artists and audiences together in a shared celebration of Filipino music.
Grammy nominated American rapper-singer J.I.D announces the Asia leg of his much-awaited massive ‘God Does Like World Tours’ and will include a stop in MANILA on May 30, 2026 (Saturday) at The Podium Hall. Presented by Eventim Live Asia and Wilbros Live. Tickets go on-sale on October 8 (Wednesday), 11AM via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets.
Born and raised in East Atlanta, J.I.D grew up on his parents’ collection of classic funk/soul LPs, and broke onto the scene with his 2015 EP, DiCaprio. The EP saw him collaborating with hip-hop duo EARTHGANG, whom he’d previously joined on a 2014 tour. Spotted here by J. Cole, J.I.D was promptly signed to Dreamville/Interscope Records. Soon after the signing, J.I.D made his major-label debut with the widely celebrated The Never Story (2017) which was quickly followed by the critically acclaimed album DiCaprio 2 (2018). The sophomore project garnered significant press attention and earned the rapper a spot in that year's XXL's Freshmen class. J.I.D further cemented his status as an exciting rap talent with standout performances on Dreamville's Platinum-certified, Billboard #1 compilation Revenge of the Dreamers III (2019), which received GRAMMY nominations for "Best Rap Album" and "Best Rap Performance." His growing popularity led to a collaboration with Imagine Dragons on "Enemy" for Netflix's Arcane soundtrack, amassing nearly two billion streams, achieving 4x RIAA Platinum status, and earning nominations at the MTV Music Awards, AMAs, and iHeart Awards.
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat releases her fifth studio album, Vie out now via Kemosabe Records/ RCA Records.
Doja Cat also unveils the music video for her new track, “Gorgeous.” The music video was directed and shot in New York City by Bardia Zeinali (Justin Bieber / Sabrina Carpenter) and including appearances by Yseult, Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani, Irina Shayk, Amelia Gray, Ugbad, Ida Heiner, Mona Tougaard, Alek Wek, Karen Elson, Sora Choi, Imaan Hammam, amongst others.
On the release, Doja Cat states, “The French word “Vie” (translated in English: “life”) was a choice of wordplay by me starting with the simple fact that this is my 5th album. I wanted to stretch this from the roman numeral “five” tattoo on my collarbone. Five in numerology represents curiosity, adventure, and change. I chose Vie as a nod to La Vie en Rose and tied it together with the theme of romance and throughout this project I give my interpretation on love, sex, romance, pain, and wonder within a relationship. These songs can be pertained to the relationship with yourself or others. I feel strongly about the meaning of the word Vie because without life there is no love and without love there is no adventure. This is an adventurous album and with homages and nods to the 80’s, 70’s, and 90’s, I wanted to give my own personal modern twist.”
The Bloomfields are set to release the official music video for their latest single “Pink Skies.”
Helmed by the band’s bassist Louie Poco, who both directed and edited the project, the video takes the form of a surreal animated collage, unfolding in a kaleidoscope of psychedelic imagery, band performances, and pop-art influences.
For Poco, the project was more than just a technical experiment; it was a true work of heart and passion. “It was my first time experimenting with green screen and animated collage,” he shares. “No AI involved, just countless hours of hands-on editing and flexing creative muscles.”
