FEU Chorale Sets 'Pasasalamat' Concert In August 12

The Far Eastern University Chorale returns to the stage of the FEU Auditorium for "Pasasalamat" at 6 PM on August 12, 2023. This concert serves as a homecoming celebration for the group following their participation in the recently concluded 2nd Asia Choral Grand Prix in Bali, Indonesia, where 6 choirs from Spain, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines battled in this competition of winners. The FEU Chorale qualified for this prestigious competition by winning the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Competition in 2019.

2 weeks before leaving for Bali, the FEU Chorale competed in the Sing, Tarlac, Sing Choral Festival in Tarlac City and won a Gold Diploma, the Best in Folk Song Category, and the Second Prize.

In the Tarlac and Bali competitions, the FEU Chorale sang pieces in contemporary, folk, and sacred contemporary genres. These pieces will be performed in Pasasalamat, which recounts the group’s voyage under Mr. Angelo Tangco’s term as their Artistic Director. He molded the choir’s sound to be balanced and that is the legacy they will strive to maintain in the years to come.

Globe-trotting producer and rapper J-Hoon documents life in Hong Kong on sophomore hip-hop album, Noodles II

The 14-track album serves as a love letter to the beauty and grime of his hometown in the time of socio-political uncertainty and conflict

Known for his critically acclaimed work as an experimental hip-hop producer and a drummer for iconic Filipino bands Kjwan and Kapatid, Hong Kong-based beatsmith and rapper J-Hoon stages a comeback with the release of his sophomore album, Noodles II.

In his 14-track release, J-Hoon documents a decade of witnessing social instability, chaos, and fear in his hometown, Hong Kong—a city that has struggled to retain its degree of independence up until now. The eclectic, hip-hop-driven album also sees the multi-hyphenate share his personal observations on life and culture in general with no filter, as he goes back and forth between Hong Kong and several places/cities miles away from his home. 

Cinemalaya: Props up artistic integrity, illuminates Filipino filmmakers' visions of nationhood

The cast and crew of animation film Iti Mapukpukaw starring Dolly de Leon (center).

Online influencers pose on the red carpet during the opening night of Cinemalaya 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has pushed the boundaries for creative expression in the last 19 years by avidly propping up artistic integrity and illuminating the Filipino filmamakers’ visions of nationhood.

In Five Days, One of 2023's Most Anticipated K-Series Airs On Disney+

Get ready to enter a world of superhuman powers in the newest action thriller K-drama “Moving,” one of this year’s most highly anticipated shows, available exclusively on Disney+ this August 9, 2023.

A secret world of heroes

“Moving” is the biggest Disney+ STAR original series yet, bringing the hit 200 million-view Webtoon by acclaimed author Kangfull to life, with star director Park Inje at the helm. 

The series tells the story of ordinary students who possess superhuman abilities. This includes Kim Bongseok (Lee Jungha), who has the ability of flight; Jang Huisoo (Go Younjung), who can heal quickly; and Lee Ganghoon (Kim Dohoon), who has super strength. Despite their incredible powers, they choose to keep it a secret from everyone and learn to control them to live their lives as regular students.

Australian recording star BIRDEE 王煒 announces Southeast Asian tour

The eclectic pop singer-songwriter will be performing in Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore ahead of her “Best Mistake I Never Made” release

Sydney-based alt-pop artist BIRDEE 王煒 will be touring Southeast Asia next month!

The eclectic singer-songwriter will be performing in Manila, Jakarta, and Singapore to promote “Best Mistake I Never Made,” her upcoming new single, which draws earnest comparisons to forward-thinking pop auteurs Lorde, Tove Lo, and Charli XCX.

Oh, Flamingo!’s acclaimed album, Pagtanda available for exclusive pre-orders at the band’s birthday concert this week!

The Filipino indie-rock quartet will be celebrating their career-spanning milestone with a self-curated festival featuring their peers and contemporaries in the local music scene

Download band photos here. Download the landscape poster here. Download the vinyl pubmat here.

Filipino indie-rock quartet Oh, Flamingo! will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the music scene with a birthday concert happening on July 15, 2023 (Saturday), from 4 pm onwards at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City.

Aside from commemorating their decade-long milestone with a star-studded festival lineup, the four-piece act is also opening pre-order opportunities for the vinyl release of their critically acclaimed album, Pagtanda, which topped NME’s 10 best Southeast Asian albums and EPs of 2023 so far.

grentperez Releases Highly Anticipated EP 'When We Were Younger' Announces Performance In Manila

Photo Credit: Theo Batterman

Once again proving his endless versatility as an artist, rising star grentperez has released his highly anticipated EP ‘When We Were Younger’ and focus track "Stuck On You", out now everywhere via AWAL and Fast Friends. Fans can stream the new track and EP here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

Along with the release of the new EP this week, grentperez announced his first-ever live performance in Asia. He is set to perform in Manila on 16 June, at Eastwood Central Plaza. The show is free for fans to attend on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Conceived as a means to get out of a songwriting rut, ‘When We Were Younger’ is a seven-song collection centered around the concept of nostalgia. Motivated by a desire to stave off cynicism and embrace the carefree creativity of childhood, in his own words ‘When We Were Younger’ “is a collection of music each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families and friendship."