Friday, July 31, 2026

The Future Arrives: Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099 Reveals Premiere Date and Unveils Teaser Trailer at San Diego Comic-Con

The highly-anticipated limited series from Amazon MGM Studios and Alcon Television Group will premiere globally on Prime Video on November 25, 2026

Today, at the iconic Hall H panel in front of more than 6,500 fans, Prime Video brought Blade Runner 2099 stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, alongside Showrunner Silka Luisa and Executive Producers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson to the stage for a compelling conversation. All eight episodes will premiere on November 25, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

JENNIE captivates with ethereal new single “Less than a Lover”

Global superstar JENNIE releases her ethereal new single and music video “Less than a Lover,” available now via ODDATELIER/Columbia Records.

The single is JENNIE’s ode to summer, capturing the excitement and lingering emotions of a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and romance. Written by JENNIE, the song explores the space with someone who is more than a friend but “Less than a Lover,” JENNIE embraces the confusion and exhilaration of an undefined connection. Expanding her sonic palette with a softer alternative-pop sound, the track pairs lo-fi guitar textures and vintage electric keyboards, JENNIE's vocals and lyricism, naturally expressing the subtle feelings that arise in a relationship that is neither friendship nor love. The accompanying music video, based on a story by JENNIE, sees her slip into another world, another character, another version of herself while shooting a short film with friends, where a faux love story shapes a new dynamic between them that was absent before. 

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Steve Lacy releases new album Oh yeah?

“The subtleties and texture in the vocals, the tactile rumble of drums, and the almost effervescent guitar melodies. The tracks…strike a personal, introspective tone, as if Lacy’s taken the perceptive and cunning lens he’s used to observe life and love from 10,000 feet, and turned it inward”  

– Rolling Stone on Oh yeah?, August 2025

Steve Lacy releases his highly anticipated third album, Oh yeah? via RCA Records. The album features the long-awaited collaboration “is it cool? (feat. SZA),” as well as the acclaimed lead single “the feeling,” which served as a brilliant reintroduction to Lacy’s ability to manifest modern Pop, Alt, and R&B in a sound that is less genre-defying and more genre-defining. The result is an album that is undoubtedly Steve’s most ambitious and personal art to date.  

LISTEN TO Oh yeah? HERE

Oh yeah? is a record for guitar kids who love synths and synth kids who love guitars. It’s an album splashed with raw openness, energetic connection, sonic beauty, and some of Lacy’s most personal, transparent lyrics. With guest appearances from the likes of Erykah Badu and Cecile Believe, and SZA, Oh yeah? is intersectional, cutting, a comedy, a tragedy, and has allowed Steve to further design an aural world that is singularly him. That “him” has taken Lacy, who released his first EP almost ten years ago, to the highest of highs: at only 28, he has two songs in the Spotify Billions Club, as well as two Grammy Awards.  He has stood alongside his musical peers like Kendrick Lamar and Solange, sells out shows across the globe, and is universally known as a style maverick whose eye for design grows bolder every day.  

In a recent cover story, The Cut described Lacy as “potentially being Gen Z’s first rock star,” a big claim in an era of pop girlies, K-Pop kids hunting demons, and country balladeers. On first listen, Oh yeah? undoubtedly – and instantly –  takes that potential and turns it into reality, a defining musical moment for an artist with many, many more to come. 

Oh yeah? TRACKLIST:


1. oh yeah?

2. is it cool? (feat. SZA)

3. the feeling                   

4. pure colour (feat. Erykah Badu)

5. show you me             

6. doom 

7. nothing

8. lovesexdrugbomb (feat. Cecile Believe)

9. nice shoes / in your world 

10. bebe


To usher in this new record, Steve will embark on a series of tour dates across Asia this Summer, including headlining slots at Summer Sonic and Lalala festival. For ticketing information, visit https://www.wearesteve.net/ + see below for a full list of tour dates. 

 

ALL UPCOMING TOUR DATES: 

August 13th - Toyosu PIT - Tokyo, Japan

August 15th - Summer Sonic Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan

August 16th - Summer Sonic Osaka - Osaka, Japan 

August 19th - Olympic Hall - Seoul, Korea

August 21st - Lalala Festival Manila - Manila, Philippines 

August 23rd - Lalala Festival Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia 

Prime Video Sets the Stage at San Diego Comic-Con with Defining Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date Reveal for New Series Carrie

The First Series Adaptation of Stephen King’s Iconic Debut Novel, Executive Produced by King and Reimagined for Television by Showrunner Mike Flanagan, Will Premiere October 7 

Today, Prime Video announced that all eight episodes of the hotly anticipated new Original series, Carrie, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on October 7, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. 

Kicking off a packed San Diego Comic-Con panel, Prime Video debuted the official teaser trailer for Carrie, giving audiences a striking first look at Mike Flanagan's series adaptation — a fresh, contemporary reimagining of Stephen King's classic story. Chilling and emotionally grounded, the official teaser signals the singular nature of this Carrie, hinting at new dimensions still to come. 

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

20th Century Studios’ Psycho Killer Streams Exclusively On Disney+ Philippines On August 5

“Psycho Killer,” the terrifying horror film from 20th Century Studios and New Regency, will stream August 5 on Disney+.

From the producers of “Barbarian,” a producer of “Weapons,” and the screenwriter of “Se7en,” comes “Psycho Killer,” which stars Georgina Campbell and James Preston Rogers, and is directed by Gavin Polone. The film, which also stars Grace Dove, Logan Miller, and Malcolm McDowell, is written by Andrew Kevin Walker and produced by Roy Lee, Matt Berenson, Andrew Kevin Walker, and Arnon Milchan, with Martin Moszkowicz, Robert Kulzer, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, and Kat Landsberg serving as executive producers.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Singapore-based Filipino artist, bloo!, releases debut EP, in moments of stillness

The five-track EP delves into grief, rage, and finding your way back to yourself

Singapore/Manila, Philippines – bloo!, the recording project of Singapore-based Filipino artist Thea Madrideo, has released her debut EP “in moments of stillness" on all major streaming platforms worldwide.

“in moments of stillness” is a five-track collection written entirely by Madrideo over two years in the quiet, disorienting aftermath of a life that changed overnight and in the slow, uneven work of returning to herself. The EP does not perform healing. It documents the act, honestly and in the order it actually happened.

Shakira Makes History with New Global Streaming Records

As "Dai Dai" becomes the No. 1 song in the world, Shakira reaches new career highs across streaming, charts, and live entertainment

Global superstar Shakira has reached another historic milestone as "Dai Dai," her FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem featuring Burna Boy, climbs to No. 1 on the Spotify Global chart, becoming the No. 1 song in the world. The global smash has also reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Sweden, and Belgium.

The success of "Dai Dai" has propelled Shakira to new career highs. She has climbed to No. 6 among the world's most-streamed artists on Spotify and has become the first artist in Spotify history to reach No. 1 with songs in both English and Spanish – another landmark achievement in her unparalleled career.

Independent pop artist Estelle Fly marks a new era of desire with ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction

Independent pop artist Estelle Fly is back with her first release of the year - ‘Bury it’ - a song about the power of unspoken attraction and the tension of deep yearning for someone you can’t fully have.

‘Bury it’ marks a defining new chapter in Estelle’s music career. Confident and unapologetically herself, the single embraces vulnerability and desire with newfound conviction, signalling a new era that pushes her sound forward while introducing herself to listeners old and new.

“This song feels like both an ending and a beginning,” said Estelle. “It represents me beautifully closing the chapter of everything that’s brought me to this point, and introducing what I like to call an era where I am exploring the concept of desire.”

Monday, July 27, 2026

FX’s “The Shards” Unveils Sizzling New Trailer Ahead Of Its Disney+ Premiere On August 6

From Executive Producer Ryan Murphy, based on the Acclaimed Bestselling Novel by Bret Easton Ellis

Today, Disney+ unveiled the official trailer for FX’s “The Shards,” a seductive new drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy, based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The series will premiere with the first two episodes on Thursday, August 6 at 9:00 a.m, exclusively on Disney+ Philippines.

Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence. 

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Alex Bruce delivers alpha-female energy in fierce new single "Gabriela"

With hypnotic production and unwavering conviction, the bop celebrates resilience, ambition, and the confidence to stand your ground

Filipino hip-hop artist Alex Bruce delivers a bold new statement with the release of her new single “Gabriela,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

Brimming with brooding production, hypnotic rhythms, and razor-sharp verses, “Gabriela” doubles as an anthem for those determined to prove themselves. 

While the track exudes confidence through every verse and beat, its message reaches beyond swagger and vibes. It offers a more nuanced take on empowerment, especially for women who have been continuously wronged by the system. 

Friday, July 24, 2026

Checking into Manila: lullaboy back with ‘Hotels & Heartbreaks’ tour

Following a breakout run across Asia and fresh off the release of his most personal album yet, Singapore-based singer-songwriter lullaboy returns to the Philippines with a live experience that transforms heartbreak into healing

For many artists, heartbreak inspires a song. For Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer lullaboy, it became the foundation of an entire world.

With more than 200 million streams, a growing fanbase across Southeast Asia, and a reputation for writing deeply personal songs that resonate with listeners navigating love, loss, and self-discovery, lullaboy has quietly become one of the region’s most compelling independent artists. Born in the United States, raised in Singapore, and of Indonesian-Chinese heritage, the Berklee College of Music graduate has performed across Asia’s biggest stages and festivals, completed successful regional headline tours, and was chosen to close the official afterparties for all six Singapore nights of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Through it all, he has remained committed to creating music rooted in vulnerability, honesty, and hope.

Faker, Txt’s Beomgyu, And More To Join “Murder Club: Liar's Table,” The Ultimate Murder Mystery Game Show – Coming July 29 Exclusively To Disney+

Packed With Strategy And Suspense, Star-Studded Suspects Must Unmask The Real Killer In This Murder Mystery Game Show

This July 29, the new AI-driven murder mystery game show Murder Club: Liar's Table will make its debut on Disney+.

Murder Club: Liar's Table plunges a group of all-star cast into an immersive murder mystery. In a realistic game of deception and hidden truths, participants navigate intense psychological warfare across diverse sets ranging from the Joseon Dynasty to modern baseball field and prison, where the full story of each murder case is brought to life through AI-generated video sequences. With the real culprit hidden among them, the players must rely on limited clues and evidence to unmask the culprit, while the guilty party uses every tactic available to avoid being exposed until the very end.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

A brand-new music festival experience is coming to the South!”

(from the creators of Aurora Music Festival) Harana Music Festival is officially in motion — a new stripped‑down, and laid back music and arts festival. 

Harana Music Fest brings a fresh, intimate vibe to the Philippine festival scene. 

Harana Music Fest celebrates the beauty of simplicity — raw vocals, real instruments, and artists connecting directly with the crowd. It’s a festival where every song feels personal and every performance feels close. 

Harana Music Festival will be held in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on November 28, 2026. The full lineup will be announced soon, featuring a curated mix of beloved OPM artists, rising acoustic talents, and special collaborations created exclusively for Harana.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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. 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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.

Monday, July 20, 2026

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 

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Kim Ji Soo Returns to the Spotlight with Viu Philippines’ Love, Siargao

Get ready to fall in love under the island sun as Viu Philippines unveils its highly anticipated Viu Original series, Love, Siargao, premiering this June 2026.

Set against the breathtaking shores and laid-back charm of Siargao, the romantic drama explores the unexpected ways love, fate, and timing intertwine. Led by Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre, the series follows Jao and Kara, two individuals whose lives become forever altered by the island's mysterious “Siargao curse.”

Kara finds herself unable to leave the island after setting foot on its shores, seemingly enchanted by Siargao’s irresistible pull. Meanwhile, Jao arrives carrying a different kind of heartbreak—his relationship abruptly ends, making him another victim of the island’s legendary curse. As their worlds collide, the two navigate the complexities of modern romance, discovering that love often arrives when least expected.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Barbie's Cradle turns existential crisis into indie pop brilliance on new single “Emergency”

Penned by Kakoy Legaspi and produced by the pop-rock quartet, the new single marks a confident return to form

After retreating from the spotlight for more than two decades, Barbie’s Cradle returns with creative confidence and renewal in “Emergency,” their first single since 2003.

Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the harmony-laden indie pop track was penned by guitarist Kakoy Legaspi and produced by Barbie Almalbis together with the band. It finds the pop-rock quartet confronting existential anxiety through an unexpected lens: humor. Rather than offering compelling answers to life’s deepest questions, the song suggests that perhaps the healthiest response is to acknowledge its inherent absurdity and learn to live with it.

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Debut Series Neagley, Starring Maria Sten

Expanding the world of Reacher, the highly anticipated action-packed series will premiere Wednesday, September 16, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video

Reacher Season Four premieres with three episodes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, followed by weekly episode releases culminating with the debut of Neagley

Today, Prime Video released first-look images and announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated, debut action series Neagley. Featuring Maria Sten as the fan-favorite title character, Neagley invites fans of the Reacher series and Lee Child's best-selling novels deeper into the world they love—delivering a gripping new mystery packed with unexpected twists.

What’s New On HBO MAX This July

Stream House of the Dragon Season three and new series like the highly-anticipated Max Original Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, featuring favorite characters from The Big Bang Theory, Stuart, Denise, Bert and Barry, The Five Star Weekend, starring Jennifer Garner and Gemma Chan, as well as Korean cooking series Undercover Chef - Korea, on HBO Max. 

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Silent Sanctuary Enters a New Era as Gabi ng Lambing Sells Out in Just 5 Hours

For more than two decades, Silent Sanctuary has given listeners songs for the moments they could not always put into words: first love, heartbreak, longing, healing, and the quiet nostalgia of growing up. This October, the beloved OPM band brings those memories to one of the country’s biggest stages with Gabi ng Lambing, their first major solo arena concert happening on October 25, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. 

Tickets for Gabi ng Lambing officially sold out today, June 25, just five hours after they were released via SM Tickets, marking a major milestone for Silent Sanctuary and proving how deeply fans have been waiting for this moment.

Billed as a celebration of “24 Years of Songs,” Gabi ng Lambing marks a defining moment for Silent Sanctuary as they bring fan-favorite songs, deep cuts, and shared memories to a full-scale arena stage. The sold-out concert will feature The Manila Symphony Orchestra, Viva Voce, and surprise guests.

Shakira & Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai,” the official FIFA World Cup™ song, is the #1 global song

Shakira isn’t just the undisputed queen of summer with “Dai Dai.” The Colombian superstar also remains the most-streamed Latin artist in the world today, thanks to her latest track alongside African icon Burna Boy. The single is the most-streamed song on Spotify globally and tops the Billboard Global Chart for the week of June 30, a milestone that further cements Shakira’s standing as one of the most influential voices in global music.

Released on May 14, “Dai Dai" is the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The track is a powerful fusion of Latin and pop rhythms with the magnetism of Nigerian afrobeat.

Friday, July 10, 2026

“Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” Coming Exclusively To Disney+ Philippines August 5

An 8-episode limited anime series from Lucasfilm and Production I.G, “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi,” will premiere August 5, 2026, exclusively on Disney+ Philippines. To celebrate, the trailer and key art are now available online.

Supervising director Kenji Kamiyama, director Shunsuke Tada, and producer Hitoshi Ito just debuted the trailer and teaser poster at a special “Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi” panel at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of Anime Expo 2026.

Part of an all-new “Star Wars: Visions Presents” banner, which will be used to tell longer-form “Star Wars: Visions” stories, the limited series picks up not long after the events of the “Visions” shorts: “The Ninth Jedi” and “The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope.” In the new series, Lah Kara continues to train in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro. Kara goes on an epic journey of self-discovery as she and Juro’s small fellowship of Jedi-in-training embark on a quest to save her father.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

2026 LoL KeSPA CUP RETURNS JULY 20 WITH ALL MATCHES SET TO LIVESTREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+

Ten LCK Teams Will Compete From July 20 Through August 18 For A Total Prize Pool Of KRW 52 Million

After a hugely successful first outing in 2025, Disney+ today announced that all 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP matches – Korea’s only short-format League of Legends esports tournament – will be livestreamed for global audiences exclusively on Disney+.

Set to kick off on July 20, the LoL KeSPA CUP will see ten teams from League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) compete against each other for a total prize pool of KRW 52 Million. With matches set to be livestreamed every Monday and Tuesday from the qualifying stages all the way through to the Grand Final on August 18 at Daejeon e-Sports Arena in Daejeon, South Korea, this exclusive livestream will give global audiences the chance to enjoy every minute of the action wherever they are.

In addition to livestreams of the matches on Disney+, LoL KeSPA CUP fans will also be able to find additional tournament information, including greeting videos from participating teams, and a variety of pre-event and on-site content on Disney+ Korea’s social channels.

The Itchyworms bring the "Akin Ka Na Lang" tour to Hong Kong for the first time

The iconic pop-rock band is set to stage two special performances on July 26, 2026, bringing a taste of home to the Filipino community in HK

The Itchyworms are set to bring their highly successful “Akin Ka Na Lang” tour to Hong Kong on July 26, 2026, at The Wanch in Wan Chai.

The one-night-only show promises to deliver an exciting live music experience for our kababayans seeking a semblance of home through the Filipino band’s brand of timeless OPM hits.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

After going viral, P-Pop girl group KAIA turns an exciting new page with “hulog”

Produced by hitmaker Shadiel Chan, the group's latest release showcases a softer, more mature sound following newfound momentum

After captivating local and international audiences with the viral cover of “Takedown”—which has amassed more than millions of views across social media—and following the release of their fan-favorite single “Tanga,” emerging P-Pop powerhouse KAIA makes a triumphant comeback with “hulog,” their new single under Sony Music Entertainment.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Symphonic Asia Pacific gathers partners and music industry stakeholders through Spotify Masterclass and artist showcase

From practical streaming insights to networking opportunities and live performances, the two events emphasized Symphonic’s commitment to empowering artists, labels, and music industry professionals in the Philippines

Symphonic Asia Pacific recently hosted two complementary initiatives centered on community building and industry education: the Spotify Masterclass and Symphonic Social Night. Bringing together Symphonic Distribution’s partner artists, labels, and creative stakeholders, the event took place on the very same day at Sari-Sari Bar last June 18, 2026.

Friday, July 3, 2026

Steve Lacy releases new single “is it cool? (ft. SZA)”

New album Oh yeah? out July 17, 2026

Reveals album tracklisting with SZA & Erykah Badu

Steve Lacy press photo, credit: Gus Van Sant — download HERE 

Steve Lacy releases new single “is it cool? (feat. SZA),” the latest offering from his upcoming album Oh yeah?, out July 17, 2026 via RCA Records.

This collaboration has been highly anticipated since the duo confirmed they were in the studio together back in March, and “is it cool? (feat. SZA)” undeniably lives up to the hype. Steve’s candid-as-ever lyrics blend seamlessly with SZA’s ethereal vocals – the result is a confessional reckoning with self-sabotaging habits and tumultuous romances, brought to life by two of R&B’s most influential voices.

LISTEN TO “is it cool? (feat. SZA)” HERE

PRE-ORDER Oh yeah? HERE

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Chart-topping global sensation ATEEZ returns with EP ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ unveiling addictive new anthem “BAD"

K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ returns with their highly anticipated new mini album, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ marking the next chapter in the group’s ongoing GOLDEN HOUR series. Released on June 26, the album features five brand-new tracks that further showcase ATEEZ’s signature ability to blend powerful performance-driven music with genre-crossing artistry. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.

Led by title track “BAD,” ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5’ delivers a catchy and addictive new sound filled with bold energy, confident attitude, and instantly memorable hooks. The album’s five tracks each bring distinct colors and genres to the project; from explosive hip-hop and sleek dance production to moody alternative pop and rhythmic Latin-inspired influences. Alongside “BAD,” the album includes “MAMACITA,” “TOXIN,” “Fallin’,” and “Body,” creating a dynamic listening experience that highlights the members’ versatility and evolving musical identity.

Ben&Ben’s “Leaves (Reimagined)” finds new meaning in second chances and forgiveness

The award-winning band revisits its enduring classic with a grander sound and a deeper reflection on healing, forgiveness, and human vulnera...