Saturday, April 9, 2022

NOBITA deals with being at the bitter end of a relationship on hugot anthem ‘Totoo’

  

Driven by the success of their mega-hit “Ikaw Lang” and wedding-themed track “Unang Sayaw,” breakout band NOBITA has recently reached a new milestone in their career for achieving more than 90 million streams on Spotify alone. 

Having mastered the art of writing hugot anthems inspired by the universality of long-term commitment and romantic desire, the five-piece act continues to make pop-rock tunes that leave listeners in a vulnerable state. This is evident on their 2022 single “Totoo,” released under Sony Music Philippines.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Five female superstars who are dominating today’s music scene

March may have ended, but we’re not done celebrating Women’s History Month just yet! We’re putting the focus on some of our favorite superstars – multifaceted women who are making waves in and out of the music industry.

These women continue to elevate their respective genres and empower others to express themselves, all while exploring different aspects of their artistry. Read on to discover if your favorite artist made the cut, and what songs of theirs you can’t miss!

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is an artist that needs no introduction. This pop superstar started her career by posting song covers on YouTube, but what really propelled her into the spotlight was her hit song “New Rules.” From then on, it was just success after success for Dua, and the three-time Grammy Award winner is now currently on the US leg of her Future Nostalgia tour.

To share more about her experiences and create stronger connections with her fans, Dua also recently launched Service95. This weekly newsletter serves up a curation of recommendations, stories, and conversations that readers won’t see or read anywhere else. Not long after, she launched her podcast called Dua Lipa: At Your Service, where she and several podcast guests discuss relevant topics such as the importance of responsible storytelling and women supporting women.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Filipino rapper Flict-G links up with PUBG MOBILE for “Bawal Sumuko Dito” music video

Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro joins the patriotic rapper in the empowering music video for the youth.

Flict-G teams up with fellow rappers Smugglaz, Skant Vee, Hakob, and A$tro for the star-studded track “Bawal Sumuko,” considered to be PUBG MOBILE’s biggest collaboration of the year. Watch the full music video here.

Familiar PUBG MOBILE characters are brought to life in the music video, interspersed with Battle Royale scenes in-game. The artistic direction also features vibrant blues, pinks, and yellows hinting at the game’s 4th-anniversary celebration.

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Filipino band of Mercury teams up with Chinese breakthrough producer Crazy Donkey on new single “New Highs”

The Mandarin edit also features Chinese rapper Kaka

Alternative pop/soul outfit of Mercury continues their winning streak with the release of ‘New Highs,’ their collaborative single with prolific producer Crazy Donkey.

Incorporating elements of house and Brazilian bass effortlessly alongside Nathan Huang’s vocals, ‘New Highs’ showcases the natural instincts that have made 16-year-old Crazy Donkey one of the most exciting names to come out from China in the last 12 months. 

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Grammy® Award-Winning Multiplatinum KID CUDI and Multiple Grammy® Award-Nominated Jack Harlow To Perform at Nickelodeon's Kids’ Choice Awards 2022

BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, Taylor Swift and more nominated for the Slimiest Awards Show Premiering in Southeast Asia on April 13

Nickelodeon today announced two music performances for its annual Kids’ Choice Awards 2022, to be held on Saturday, April 9, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Grammy® Award-winning musician and multiplatinum recording artist Kid Cudi will captivate kids by performing a medley of his new single “Stars in the Sky” and smash hit “Pursuit of Happiness,” while chart-topping, multiple Grammy® Award-nominated rapper Jack Harlow, one of the hottest artists in music today, will also take the KCA stage for a showstopping performance. Fans in Southeast Asia can catch the KCAs on April 13, at 4:50pm in Singapore; 5pm in Malaysia and Philippines; 4pm in Indonesia; and 3.50pm in Thailand.

Jackson Wang Returns With "Blow" New Single and Video Out Now

SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘MAGIC MAN’ FORTHCOMING

Jackson Wang returns with a new single and video for “Blow,” out now via TEAM WANG Records/88rising Records/Warner Records. The highly-anticipated “Blow” unveils an explosive new sonic direction – blending punchy guitar riffs with anthemic pop – and heralds Jackson’s artistic evolution.

“Blow” is accompanied by a music video directed by longtime collaborator Daniel Cloud Campos (Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways”, Panic! At The Disco, Zedd) which perfectly complements the song’s fiery energy. Brimming with theatrical suspense, choreography, and fashion, the video highlights his masterful showmanship and introduces fans to the first look at Jackson’s Magic Man persona (which inspired the creation and direction of his forthcoming album of the same name).

Listen to “Blow,” here and check out the video here.

Friday, April 1, 2022

The Avanzados bring their hit parade to the San Francisco Bay Area via the successful Revelation tour

The Philippines’ royal music family brings the Fox Theatre crowd to their feet with classic and new hits

The energy was unmistakable, and one could feel the enthusiasm from start to finish of the almost three-hour Revelation Concert with Filipino powerhouse couple Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza, along with their daughter, Jayda.

The walls of the 93-year-old historic Fox Theatre could hardly contain the euphoria as the  audience sang along and swayed to the songs belted out by Avanzado and Zaragoza, from their original sweet and tender love songs and ballads from the movies and drama series to the resounding medleys of hits from Bon Jovi and Filipino rock icon, Sampaguita.

Miley Cyrus releases new global single & visual “End of the World” from Something Beautiful

Miley Cyrus unveils her new global single “End of the World,” the next chapter of her highly anticipated album, Something Beautiful, out May...