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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.