New record explores the many phases of love, paired with a major concert this September 12.
Fresh from a string of successful singles and international collaborations, beloved Filipino band Lola Amour has officially released their highly anticipated sophomore album Love On Loop, now available on all major streaming platforms. The album puts its focus on With You, a shimmering, heartfelt cut that captures the joy and vulnerability at the heart of the record. Across eight tracks, the album explores love in all its phases, from first crush to heartbreak to those inevitable romance relapses, blending stories that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
True to their growing global presence, Love On Loop features collaborations with New Zealand artist RIIKI REID (One Day Away) and Japanese collective KOKORO of Psychic Fever from EXILE TRIBE (The Moment), further expanding the band’s cross cultural reach while staying true to their Filipino roots. Produced in collaboration with international hitmakers Hyuk Shin and Cuurley, the album blends Lola Amour’s homegrown charm with global sensibilities.
The album also features the previously released singles Dance With My Mistakes, Misbehave, and The Moment (with KOKORO of Psychic Fever from EXILE TRIBE), alongside fresh new tracks like Did My Time, With You, and the title track Love On Loop. This new release sees Lola Amour experimenting more than ever, not just in sound but in the way they tell stories. While rooted in their trademark funk pop style, Love On Loop explores new genres and moods, capturing the fun, longing, hurt, and unforgettable moments that come with love.
To mark the release, the band will host an official Spotify Listening Party on August 15 at 8:00 PM (Philippine Time). The event marks a milestone for the band as they become only the second OPM artist to be featured in the platform’s interactive in-app experience, joining listeners from all over the world in real time as they play through the album and share stories behind each song.
The celebrations continue with Love On Loop The Album Concert, a special concert on September 12 at One Ayala, giving fans the full album experience alongside Lola Amour’s biggest hits. Tickets are available via https://lolaamour.helixpay.ph/https://lolaamour.helixpay.ph/
With Love On Loop, Lola Amour cements their position as one of the Philippines’ most exciting bands, building on a year of viral moments, sold out shows, and collaborations that have brought them to audiences across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Following the release of her latest album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, Raveena returns to announce the deluxe version due Feb 28th. The deluxe was finished in the midst of the LA fires and features two new singles and an updated version of “Lose My Focus” that now features Umi as well as a remix of the single. These new songs embrace themes of love, maturity, comfort, and domesticity, while also addressing heavy climate grief and longing for a simpler time.
Alongside the announcement Raveena shares a taste of the forthcoming project with a new single and video “Sun Don’t Leave Me” filmed in South Africa. Speaking about the new song, Raveena shares:
“This song captures the feeling of grief for a simpler time on Earth – for the grief of our Earth’s resources, climate and beauty rapidly declining. I was feeling the intensity of this song more than ever because of the ways the fires in LA were affecting me and my loved ones, as a person in the highest level evacuation zone. Even larger than climate grief, this song contemplates the feeling of wanting to hold onto one more beautiful sunset, one more passionate embrace, before things change again and hard times strike. I was really inspired by people like Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell and Leon Bridges for this record.”
The new single and video precedes upcoming tour dates to be announced soon and follows the release of Raveena’s film Where The Butterflies Went, a 30-minute piece executive produced by James Beard Award-winning chef and two-time Emmy Award nominee Sophia Roe in collaboration with the multidisciplinary collective Aerthship.
Embracing the sounds of classic artists like Brandy, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye, to name a few, Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain draws inspiration from people who as Raveena describes, “are really good at capturing the beauty and loss of life in the same breath.” In her signature style, Raveena seamlessly unites that expansive songwriting with traditional Indian instruments and feel-good early 2000s pop hits —putting forth a work that’s more unabashedly herself than any that’s come before.
In the few years since releasing her previous album, Asha’s Awakening, Raveena has toured nationally and internationally, become the first woman of Indian heritage to perform solo at Coachella, and recently completed her Saturn Return—welcoming a season of growth, transformation, and calm that’s central to her newest full-length offering. Raveena reflects on her new album, “I don’t think I’ve ever understood a record so well before—It wasn’t like the process I used to have with past albums where I was more anxious about being at my best. This time, it was all intuition, and I knew the album was right when I finally had the feeling of rest.”
Watch the music video for “Sun Don’t Leave Me” above and stay tuned for the deluxe album coming soon.
Raveena
Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain Deluxe Album
Feb 28th 2025
EMPIRE 1. Pluto 2. Lucky 3. Rise 4. Every Color 5. Baby Mama 6. Junebug (feat. JPEGMAFIA) 7. Lose My Focus 8. We Should Move Somewhere Beautiful (feat. Arima Ederra) 9. Kid 10. 16 Candles (feat. Ganavya) 11. Smile For Me 12. Afternoon Tea with the Auroras (Interlude) 13. Little Bird 14. Water 15. Sun Don’t Leave Me 16. Lose My Focus (feat. Umi) 17. You’re So Good To Me 18. Lose My Focus (PRIYANKA remix)
The global music scene just got its much-needed boost as Linkin Park released their new album From Zero on November 15. The 11-track album, which includes the #1 singles “The Emptiness Machine” and “Heavy is the Crown”, goes down to the roots of Linkin Park’s nu-metal origins fused with a rejuvenated take on electronic rock and progressive pop-esque threads, making it one of the most compelling rock albums released in recent time.
To say that it is one of the most anticipated albums in 2024 is an understatement. LP is, after all, one of the biggest and most influential rock bands of the 21st century. Chester Bennington’s untimely passing in 2017 left a huge void in the music industry and a bigger one in the band’s future. After a lot of push and pull, it took 7 years for the band to reconstruct its pieces, and decide to release new music. Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn with the addition of Emily Armstrong on vocals and Colin Brittain on drums have now rebuilt Linkin Park with From Zero, and we are grateful for it.
Listening to From Zero for the first time felt like traversing different LP timelines while staying grounded in the present. There was a moment when “Two Faced” felt like a massive shoutback to Hybrid Theory with the pointed guitar riffs and unrelenting turntable scratches. “Cut the Bridge” harkens back to “Bleed It Out” with the rhythmic rap, propelled by sharp drum beats that lead to an anthemic chorus. The League of Legends Worlds 2024 soundtrack “Heavy is the Crown” was reminiscent of Meteora’s “Faint”, mashed with Minute to Midnight’s “Given Up”. Of course, the comeback track “The Emptiness Machine” felt like a walk between The Hunting Party and Living Things, an easy ear-friendly track for old and new fans alike. From Zero pulled from the intricate working of the old LP sound, with its edges refined and melodies fine-tuned to a more sophisticated body of music.
While a lot of people were skeptical of Emily’s vocal prowess, this album proved that she can stand her own ground proudly. Her vocals carried through the emotionally-charged crooning for “Over Each Other” and “Good Things Go” while also harnessing the rage-filled screaming for “Casualty” and “IGYEIH” (short for “I Gave You Everything I Have”). An interesting upgrade to LP’s repertoire is “Overflow” which builds an atmospherically haunting sound with the reverberating synth and the echoes of the vocals.
With From Zero, we can definitely say that Linkin Park is back! While nothing can ever replace Chester Bennington, the band has successfully managed to carve a new beginning for themselves by integrating the core of LP’s music and reconstructing it to fit the present. More exciting things ahead as Linkin Park is all set to embark on the 2nd leg of their From Zero World Tour in 2025 which includes more than 50 shows all over the globe. Hopefully, a Philippine stop will be included in the future as well!
Special thanks to Warner Music Philippines for inviting us to the Exclusive Listening Party for Linkin Park’s Brand New Album ‘From Zero’ held at 12 Monkeys Music Hall with live performances by Chicosci and Typecast.
“If American pop is a musical language that has conquered the world, Niki still finds her Indonesian roots within it, and has delighted in playing to audiences of Asians and Asian Americans who have thanked her for representing them.” –The New York Times
“If NIKI’s last album, Nicole, kept big emotions at bay with an atmospheric pop mood, it seems like the forthcoming Buzz will shake everything loose.” -NPR
“‘Buzz’ is familiar yet fresh, a comforting hug wrapped in the excitement of new possibilities” –Dork
“88rising‘s leading lady is gearing up for what looks to be a promising new album.” –UPROXX
Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter and producer NIKI firmly plants herself as one of the most dynamic artists of today with the release of her new album Buzz via 88rising, out now. Accompanying the release is the music video for title track “Buzz”, directed by Isaac Ravishankara. The video, a cheeky line-by-line depiction of the lyrics, encapsulates the rush of raw emotion and bittersweet nerves of a budding romance – glimpses of buzzing bees, a crackling guitar amp, and longing looks between two people, all signaling towards the start of something new. NIKI was initially inspired to name the record after the budding growth she observed in her garden every spring. Across thirteen tracks on the album, the singer encapsulates the feeling of being on the precipice of something undiscovered.
The album’s release joins previous singles; the love struck summer track, “Tsunami,” astrologically-inspired song “Blue Moon,” and flirty lead single “Too Much of a Good Thing.” NIKI plans to celebrate Buzz on with a comprehensive fall world tour. Tickets may be purchasedHERE. See below for full routing.
NORTH AMERICA Sep 5, 2024 – Toronto ON – Budweiser Stage Sep 7, 2024 – Boston MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sep 8, 2024 – Washington DC – The Anthem Sep 12, 2024 – Philadelphia PA – The Met Sep 13, 2024 – New York City NY – SummerStage in Central Park Sep 16, 2024 – Charlotte NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Sep 17, 2024 – Atlanta GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Sep 19, 2024 – Houston TX – 713 Music Hall Sep 20, 2024 – Austin TX – Moody Amphitheater Sep 21, 2024 – Dallas TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Sep 25, 2024 – Chicago IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Sep 27, 2024 – Minneapolis MN – The Armory Sep 29, 2024 – Denver CO – Fillmore Auditorium Oct 1, 2024 – Salt Lake City UT – The Union Event Center Oct 3, 2024 – Berkeley CA – The Greek Theatre * Oct 8, 2024 – Phoenix AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Oct 10, 2024 – Las Vegas NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan Oct 11, 2024 – Los Angeles CA – The Greek Theatre Oct 12, 2024 – Los Angeles CA – The Greek Theatre Oct 14, 2024 – San Diego CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre Oct 17, 2024 – Portland OR – Alaska Airlines’ Theater of the Clouds Oct 18, 2024 – Seattle WA – WAMU Theater at Lumen Field Oct 19, 2024 – Vancouver BC – Rogers Arena
*Non-Live Nation Date
EUROPE Oct 27, 2024 – Brussels BE – La Madeleine Oct 29, 2024 – Cologne DE – Palladium Nov 1, 2024 – Paris FR – L’Olympia Nov 2, 2024 – Tilburg NL – Poppodium 013 Nov 6, 2024 – Manchester UK – O2 Apollo Manchester Nov 7, 2024 – London UK – OVO Arena, Wembley Nov 10, 2024 – Dublin IE – 3Olympia Theatre
ASIA Feb 9, 2025 – Hong Kong Feb 11, 2025 – Manila Feb 12, 2025 – Manila Feb 14, 2025 – Jakarta Feb 15, 2025 – Jakarta Feb 18, 2025 – Singapore Feb 20, 2025 – Taipei Feb 22, 2025 – Bangkok Feb 25, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur Feb 26, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Mar 5, 2025 – Perth AU Mar 7, 2025 – Brisbane AU Mar 9, 2025 – Sydney AU Mar 13, 2025 – Melbourne AU Mar 15, 2025 – Auckland NZ
What eventually became Buzz, the third studio album by singer-songwriter and globally-renowned star NIKI, started with an urgent quake from the innermost core of her being. What surfaced in its wake was a collection of warm, stirring folk-rock songs, which crackle and flare like a bonfire between close confidantes. “I went through an identity crisis,” says the 25-year-old of Buzz. “It took a lot of trial and error, and I just stumbled upon pieces of myself along the way. I named it Buzz because it feels like I’m on the precipice of something about to happen.”
For NIKI, things have been happening progressively since she was a high schooler in Jakarta, Indonesia. As a student at an international academy, she cut her teeth scribbling lovesick poems in English class and performed acoustic guitar covers of American pop songs on YouTube. With a six-string in hand, and her family and classmates cheering her on from the audience, Nicole Zefanya then staked her claim to global stardom as NIKI.
And claim it she has – with over three billion streams worldwide, sold out shows on multiple continents, massive sets at festivals across the globe, front row seats at Paris Fashion Week, four songs on a Marvel film’s soundtrack, and some of the most phenomenal, confessional songs being released in 2024, NIKI has already established a veteran’s resume before the age of 25.
On Buzz, her songwriting remains as intimate as ever. In her initial sketches of songs for Buzz, NIKI took cues from other lane-paving women with confessional, honest lyricism soundtracked by guitars. “Joni Mitchell is my songwriting north star,” she says — and uncompromising feminist luminaries like Stevie Nicks, Carly Simon and Liz Phair. To match the wandering spirit of Buzz, NIKI cultivated her own elastic approach to guitar.
To further harness this creative and personal sea change, NIKI began enlisting producers who had worked with her favorite contemporary singer-songwriters. She tapped Tyler Chester, who’d captured tracks with Madison Cunningham and Sara Bareilles; she also recruited Ethan Gruska, who counts Fiona Apple and Phoebe Bridgers as collaborators.
Buzz reverberates with the hard-earned wisdom of a young woman who charges dauntlessly towards her dreams — but can still spare a laugh if she stumbles.
Genre-defying band Billyrrom, known for their unique sound, which blends soul, funk with rock influences – coined as “Tokyo Transition Soul” – has released their 1st album! Titled WiND, the 11-track record includes previously released singles “DUNE”, “Windy You” and “Once Upon A Night”.
Photo by Hayato Niiya
From Billyrrom: “We created the album WiND. Each sound and word that composes this album is filled with the thoughts, efforts, and creative exploration not only from the six of us but also from the many people who contributed to its production, We are truly grateful to be able to release such an album, and we feel immense joy in sharing it with the world. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who takes the time to listen to our work and reflect on its meaning.”
Billyrrom has rapidly gained attention from both domestic and international fans following their appearances at renown music festivals such as FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’24, GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024, SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER, ONE PARK FESTIVAL 2024, METROCK 2024, and GREENROOM FESTIVAL ’24.
The six-piece band also recently performed at “Carnival Fever Festival 2024” in Taiwan in May and returned in early September for the multinational festival “Jam Jam Asia” performing alongside artists from Taiwan as well as across Asia.
Billyrrom has been chosen as Japan’s representative for “Fender Next ™” 2024, a Fender Next Generation Artist Support Program that has selected 25 promising talents out of 1,000 artists worldwide.
Amidst this growing attention both at home and abroad, Billyrrom released their highly anticipated debut album WiND on 25th September 2024, available now on all streaming services.
Album tracklisting: 1. Walk in New Directions 2. DUNE 3. Apollo 4. Windy You 5. Once Upon a Night 6. CALL, CALL 7. Devenir 8. SERENADE for Brahma 9. Soulbloom 10. Sun shower 11. Clock Hands
Billyrrom are: Mol (vocals) Rin (guitar) Taiseiwatabiki (bass) Shunsuke (drums) Leno (keyboard/synthesizer) Yuta Hara (DJ/MPC)
LISTEN HERENEW ALBUM HURRY UP TOMORROW COMING SOON
The Weeknd has officially unveiled “Timeless,” with Playboi Carti, through XO/Republic Records. The track made its debut during The Weeknd’s sold-out performance at Estádio Morumbi in São Paulo, where Carti surprised fans with a special appearance. The live stream of this unforgettable show has garnered over 17 million views and trended in 25 countries globally.
Pharrell Williams produced the standout track which marks The Weeknd’s second collaboration with Carti, following their multi platinum hit “Popular” alongside Madonna. This time, they build on their previous chemistry, elevating it to new heights with an innovative and boundary-breaking banger.
“Timeless” paves the way for The Weeknd’s upcoming full-length album, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, one of the year’s most eagerly awaited releases. This album marks the culmination of his trilogy of studio projects, following ‘Dawn FM’ (2022) and ‘After Hours’ (2020). Representing the creative pinnacle of the series, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ concludes the journey with existential and self-referential themes, as showcased in the latest visionary teasers that have ignited excitement among fans. Pre-order here.
The Weeknd also recently regained his reign as the artist with highest monthly listeners on Spotify, with over 106 million monthly listeners. The XO-superstar became the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners in February of 2023, and has held the number 1 spot since then, aside for a recent one month period. This week, he set a new record for the most singles with over a billion streams each on Spotify, reaching an impressive total of 18 tracks.
ANNOUNCED AS 2024 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ANTHEM
September 25th, 2024 – Manila, Philippines –LINKIN PARK –Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – continue their triumphant drive with a hard-hitting new single entitled “Heavy Is The Crown” out now. Listen here. Watch the music video here.
The song serves as the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem, marking the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games. The track kicks into a high gear as an anthem equally appropriate for the high-octane multi-dimensional competition of League of Legends and music festival grounds worldwide.
Of course, “Heavy Is The Crown” also paves the way for LINKIN PARK’s first album since 2017, ‘FROM ZERO’, on November 15. Pre-order/Pre-save here via Warner Records.
“Heavy Is The Crown” lands in the wake of the band’s first new music in seven years, “The Emptiness Machine”. Right out of the gate, “The Emptiness Machine” surged as a global smash with a seismic impact. It vaulted into the Top 5 of the Spotify Global Chart, clinched #1 at both Alternative and Rock Radio, catapulted to #1 on the Billboard Alternative and Rock Airplay Chart, and infiltrated the Billboard Hot 100 at #21.
The single has tallied unprecedented first-week numbers for a modern rock song at digital streaming platforms, generating north of 85 million Spotify streams and 26 million YouTube views on the music video. Not to mention, LINKIN PARK just reached another benchmark, exceeding over 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify and becoming “the top-streamed rock band on the platform” and one of the “40 top-streamed artists globally on the platform.”
Taking over popular culture, they just gave “The Emptiness Machine” its late-night television debut with a powerhouse performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch the performance here, and check out Mike Shinoda’s interview with Fallon here.
Earning acclaim, The New York Times hailed “The Emptiness Machine” as a “bombastic new track,” going on to assert, “the band is now ready to carry on as closely as possible the way it was before.” As part of an in-depth cover story, Billboard attested, “‘From Zero’ pulsates with renewed energy, a dynamic extension of LINKIN PARK’s multifaceted aesthetic,” applauding how, “Across the board, they carry a sense of pace and urgency — as if the band members refused to let up or phone in one moment of their grand return.”
Ultimately, with ‘FROM ZERO’, the band is looking to harness the purest energy of their past, present, and future. The new era has officially begun.
Linkin Park Tour Dates 24 Sep: The O2 – London, UK 28 Sep: INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea 3 Nov: La Defense Arena – Paris, France *NEW DATE* 8 Nov: Globe Life Field – Dallas, TX *NEW DATE* 11 Nov: Coliseo Medplus – Bogota, Colombia 15 Nov: Allianz Park – São Paulo, Brazil *NEW DATE*
‘FROM ZERO’ Tracklist 1. From Zero (Intro) 2. The Emptiness Machine 3. Cut The Bridge 4. Heavy Is The Crown 5. Over Each Other 6. Casualty 7. Overflow 8.Two Faced 9. Stained 10. IGYEIH 11. Good Things Go
The nine-track release unravels openness with riveting sincerity.
Josh Cullen opens up about his old wounds and internal struggles on his debut solo album, Lost & Found—released under Sony Music Entertainment today.
The nine-track release revels in the space of openness and pain, not afraid to tackle themes that are often considered a sign of weakness. Here, the SB19 member shares an unadulterated version of himself as he deals with past traumas in life, recovers from its ruins to find light in an often cruel world, and takes control of his creative agency by telling an inspiring story of resilience and hope.
The acclaimed P-Pop singer-songwriter explains, “This album explores themes of pain and suffering, redemption, and the strength of human resilience, inspired by my inner truth. In Lost and Found, I wrote about the pain that never truly goes away, the trauma that lingers long after we think our wounds have healed, and discovering strength within ourselves.”
Lost & Found, taken as a listening experience, shows Josh Cullen’s songwriting strengths in its unfiltered sense. He doesn’t mince words about the pressures and fakery of the industry, and even in exploring his recollections of childhood, he surmounts the dreadful experience of having to go through the bins all over again, with nothing but a pen as armor. Josh treats vulnerability as a form of refuge: it stings and lingers, but its effect only fuels his spirit as a storyteller.
He points out, “I know what it means to be lost and found. I’ve experienced being lost throughout my life, sometimes trapped between trying to process all these intense emotions while desperately hoping to be found. I hope to connect with my fans and listeners who have been through the same journey or are going through the same.”
Sonically speaking, Lost & Found marks a vital vibe shift from the rap/urban leanings of his pre-album era to a more amorphous musical strain that blends emo, pop-punk, and alt-rock sensibilities with producer-driven hip-hop and R&B influences. Moving towards genre-defiant territory, Josh’s unmistakable chameleonic presence, coupled with his affinity for emotionally captivating lyrics and inescapable hooks, makes Lost & Found a more intriguing but enjoyable effort.
From the hard-hitting, guitar-rock swells of “1999,” where he navigates the harsh realities of life, to the suave electro-pop strums of “See Me,” where he shares the beautiful, glowing feeling of finding happiness in someone else’s love and presence, Lost & Found shimmers with tension and pull, and surprisingly rolls with the effortless transition from one sound to another. Other standouts include the sensual and moody “Lights Out,” which features Mo of P-Pop group Alamat, the ceiling-punching anthem “No Control,” and the acoustic ditty “Honest.”
Check out the Lost & Found tracklist below:
1999
See Me
Silent Cries
Honest
No Control (ft. (e)motion engine)
Lights Out (ft. Alamat Mo)
Sumaya
Silent Cries (Instrumental)
No Control (Instrumental)
Josh Cullen’s new album, Lost & Found is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
July 12th, 2024 – Canadian pop singer and songwriter JESSIA announces her new EP, ‘Okay With Every Part,’ out July 19th, and releases her new single, “Different People.”
It’s been a milestone year for JESSIA who bravely transitioned to releasing music independently after parting ways with her label. Taking her future into her own hands, she presents her first independent project, ‘Okay With Every Part’. The 6-track EP includes hit songs like “The Woman You Are”, “Care About Me”, and “He’s a 10”, as well as three brand new tracks.
JESSIA opens up about her first independent project: “Losing a label and a relationship within the span of 3 months shook me. I felt shame, rejection, anger, frustration, but also freedom, adventure, passion, and resilience. As much as I didn’t want to, I had to learn to accept and move through these new obstacles. Each song on this project represents a pivotal moment in my journey to finding peace and confidence again. This EP represents me accepting the good and bad parts of life so that I can look back and say, I’m okay with every part.”
Out today, “Different People”, one of the new tracks from the EP, is an emotionally resonant breakup anthem. “It’s about the no-contact stage of a breakup and all the intrusive thoughts that go along with it,” JESSIA explains of the relatable concept behind the song. “This song is for everyone resisting the urge to pick up the phone and text their ex. Instead of calling him, put this song on at full volume and go for a midnight drive.”
About JESSIA
With over 375 million collective global streams, JUNO Award-winning pop songstress JESSIA has taken the music industry by storm, capturing the hearts of fans across the world with her raw talent, dazzling pop melodies, and heart-wrenching lyricism. She made her explosive introduction in 2021 with the viral single, “I’m not Pretty” in collaboration with elijah woods. Racking up hundreds of millions streams and views, the single caught the attention of Grammy-nominated artist Bebe Rexha, who later joined JESSIA on the track remix. She kept the buzz going with the release of her debut EP, ‘How Are You?’, which was met with widespread support from iHeart, SiriusXM, and Billboard.
In 2023, JESSIA bravely transitioned to releasing music independently. Last year also saw JESSIA take her music on the road with an Asia tour supporting OneRepublic and a sold-out Canadian tour with Dean Lewis. With her undeniable talent and steadfast determination, she has garnered a global fanbase including India, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
July 12th, 2024 – Fresh from the RADWIMPS WORLD TOUR 2024 “The way you yawn, and the outcry of Peace,” singer-songwriter and RADWIMPS frontman, Yojiro Noda, is thrilled to release the new song “LAST LOVE LETTER” from his solo album, ‘WONDER BOY’S AKUMU CLUB’, set for release on September 25. Listen here: https://lnk.to/LASTLOVELETTER
The album is a collection of Noda’s personal story with a total of 13 tracks, including “EVERGREEN feat. kZm”, released this April, which features much acclaimed Japanese rapper kZm and “KATATOKI,” a collaboration track with American rapper J.I.D featured on the game “Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name”. Noda shares, “I am releasing my first album as Yojiro Noda. I became a band member of RADWIMPS at the age of 15, and while the band remains the core of my musical existence, I started to wonder what it’s like to play around carelessly and freely and swim through the ocean of sound with the approach that I can only try at present time. So for the past 2 years, when I found time, I created music, trying out different things and ended up with these 13 songs through struggles and many moments when I almost gave up. The process was fun. I wasn’t trying to write good songs, but I think I created a great album. I want to thank Kuwahara and Takeda who participated in a few of the tracks, and HOLLY for giving me the idea to start working on this album.”
As part of this exciting release, the Limited Edition CD comes with a T-shirt featuring the original character “AKUMU-KUN” created by the manga artist and illustrator Posuka Demizu. Originated from Noda’s idea to express his solo project with an icon that can freely embody his music, through numerous exchanges of ideas between Demizu and Noda, the one-and-only “AKUMU-KUN” came into life as universal and invincible character based on the image of Noda as a model. The Vinyl edition of the album and worldwide digital release are also set for September 25 with more info to be revealed soon.
Barangay LS 97.1 radio DJ and singer Papa Obet returns with a touching new single under GMA Music, “Naghihintay,” a song that captures the emotions of longing, love, and loss. The song was released last June 28.
“Naghihintay” is a pop ballad about someone who is still waiting for their love to return, even though they may be gone forever. The song’s lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak or loss.
“I wrote this song based on the experiences that many people encounter today,” Papa Obet explains. “There are those who hope, those who wait, those who leave, and those who are left behind. And sometimes, those who leave may never come back, but we still hold on to hope that they will.”
The song’s message of acceptance and moving on is one that Papa Obet hopes will resonate with listeners. “The first step is acceptance,” he says. “You need to accept that the person you’re waiting for is gone. Don’t regret it, don’t blame yourself. At least you tried waiting. You fought for them, and even though they didn’t come back, you didn’t lose.”
“Naghihintay” is Papa Obet’s first non-Christmas single since 2018, and he is excited to share it with his fans. “I’m glad I finally get to release this song,” he says. I’ve been holding on to it for a while now, and I think it’s time to let it go out into the world.”
The song is accompanied by a performance video that will be released shortly after the song’s debut.
In addition to “Naghihintay,” Papa Obet is also working on a new Christmas song and has several projects lined up for his music career. He is passionate about music and shows no signs of slowing down.
“Music has never left my life,” he says. “I’ve been on the radio for years, and I’m always listening to music. I never let a week go by without singing. I do it almost every day to keep the passion alive.”
“Naghihintay” is a must-listen for anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak or loss. Don’t miss this song under GMA Music on digital platforms worldwide.
The group “Number_i,” consisting of Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi, has achieved an incredible milestone with their first single “GOAT,” surpassing 52 million views on YouTube. Their latest Mini Album “No.O -ring-” was released on CD and digital platforms on May 27th. The lead track from the Mini Album, “BON,” produced by Sho Hirano, has already garnered significant attention, being performed on TV and creating a buzz on social media.
In April this year, Number_i gained attention by performing in the “88rising Futures” segment at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2024, one of the largest music festivals in the United States. Their single “GOAT” ranked 10th on the overall iTunes chart in the U.S. and 3rd on the Hip-Hop chart, marking their successful international debut.
The music video for their latest lead track “BON” is themed around “和(Wa)” (Japanese style) and is available on YouTube with subtitles in 10 languages (English, Thai, Filipino, Indonesian, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean) in addition to Japanese, ensuring it captures the attention of fans worldwide.
“No.O -ring-” is available for streaming here. Watch the “BON” music video here.
About Number_i:
Number_i is a group consisting of three members: Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji, and Yuta Kishi. The group name embodies the concepts of “being one-of-a-kind,” “love,” and “the desire to walk together with those who support us.”
On January 1, 2024, the digital single “GOAT” was released. The music video surpassed 10 million views within three days of its release, ranking 1st globally on YouTube’s daily music video rankings (as of January 3, 2024) and achieving the top position on the Billboard JAPAN Comprehensive Song Chart “JAPAN Hot 100”.
On May 27, 2024, the Mini Album “No.O -ring-” was announced for release.
Filipino-American singer-songwriter and producer Tim Atlas, who boldly blends elements of R&B, neo-soul, alternative, and bedroom pop, releases his new single “Stardust” off his upcoming debut album, ‘Enchanté’, slated for release on May 31 via Nettwerk.
“Stardust”, written and recorded during a trip to Los Angeles, balances ethereal keys atop a distinct beat.
His voice echoes, “Like stardust falling out in the sky, that’s what it feels like when you’re mine.” “Whenever I go back to Los Angeles, my music becomes a little more sunshiny and California poppy,” Tim admits. “It was a different interpretation. We took a psychedelic approach, and we were thinking about David Bowie.”
The forthcoming debut ‘Enchanté’, which includes previous releases “Le Soir”, and “Matinee” and some unheard gems, incorporates themes of love, insecurity, anxiety, trust, and more. Songs from the album have accumulated millions of streams, fueling anticipation among Tim’s loyal fanbase, with Asian countries comprising the majority of his top 20 streaming countries worldwide, including the Philippines at #2, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.
“With every project I put out, I try to show a little more of myself. Enchanté is basically a reintroduction to me as a human and as an artist. For me, this record represents the different corners of my music that I haven’t showcased,” says Atlas.
This fall, Tim is set to hit the road again, this time opening for LA-based indie pop duo slenderbodies. On tour, Tim has supported artists such as Jungle Giants, Magic City Hippies, and Goldroom, while his avid fan base has helped him garner over 150 million streams to date.
“MASC” music video featuring Teezo Touchdown, out now!
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat drops her deluxe album, Scarlet 2 CLAUDE via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment. With this new release, Doja Cat also unveils the music video for her new track off the album, “MASC” featuring Teezo Touchdown. The music video was directed and shot in Los Angeles by Doja Cat and Jamal Peters and made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV Biggest Pop, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
Scarlet 2 CLAUDE Tracklist
ACKNOWLEDGE ME
DISRESPECTFUL
URRRGE!!!!!!!!!! feat. ASAP Rocky
OKLOSER
MASC feat. Teezo Touchdown
PISS
HEADHIGH
Last year, Doja Cat released her highly anticipated and critically acclaimed fourth studio album, Scarlet. The album featured smash hits such as “Attention”, “Paint The Town Red”, “Agora Hills”, and more. Her hit single, “Paint The Town Red” spent three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at No. 1; that marked the first rap song to hit No.1 on the Hot 100 Chart last year. In addition, the song was No. 1 for a total of four consecutive weeks on the Billboard Global 200 Chart. Furthermore, Doja Cat’s fan-favorite track “Agora Hills” went No. 1 on Top 40 Radio in February 2024 making it her eighth No. 1 in the format. “Agora Hills” also peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Towards the end of 2023, Doja Cat completed her first-ever North American headline tour, The Scarlet Tour. This year, Doja Cat is set to headline the 2024 Coachella Music Festival on Sunday, April 14th, and April 21st. At the start of this summer, Doja Cat will be embarking on the European/UK leg of her Scarlet Tour and performing at various UK music festivals starting on June 9th in Manchester, England before wrapping at the Wireless Music Festival on July 14th.
Includes tracks ‘A Year Ago’, ‘Blindside’, ‘Just Us’, Homecoming’, ‘Sleepwalking’ & Bitter Sweet Love
Brit Billion-certified artist James Arthur releases his fifth studio album, Bitter Sweet Love, on Columbia Records.
Featuring superb offerings in ‘A Year Ago’, ‘Blindside’, ‘Just Us’, Homecoming’, ‘Sleepwalking’ & the album’s upbeat title track Bitter Sweet Love, the new record is James back to his very best, producing thirteen bites of world-class music.
The singles have been lighting up the airwaves over the past few months, and this past weekend saw James as a guest on Sunday Brunch, with an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC 1 this Saturday. All the action follows a series of in-store performances across the UK this week that saw James showcase stunning acoustic sets to fervent fans.
James Arthur began sessions with different producers to see who could click with his vision. His final stop was in L.A. with Steve Solomon, with whom he co-wrote his 2016 megahit ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’. Back in Britain, James attempted to write with more producers, but none came close to his bond with Steve, who flew over to finish the album at Miloco Studios in South London last summer, and produce a mature body of work, full of depth and oozing the impeccable songwriting quality that has defined James’s esteemed career to date.
2024 will also see a major world tour, in which multiple dates including UK arenas, sold out instantly, including London’s Wembley Arena, with The O2 now added. This was then followed by the announcement of a massive homecoming show at Middlesborough’s Riverside Stadium on Saturday 8th June 2024. This will be James’ biggest headline show to date and will see him joined by special guests McFly and Lauran Hibberd.
James Arthur is one of the world’s biggest streaming artists, with over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. He has scored 4 top 10 albums, with 2016’s Back From The Edge hitting the Number 1 spot and over his career has collaborated with the likes of Anne-Marie, Sigala, Rudimental, Marshmello & many more.
‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ became his breakthrough hit in the US. It was officially the UK’s most-streamed song in 2016 and has gone on to be enjoyed via 4 billion streams while the song’s official video has achieved 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Earlier this year, the track became his first RIAA Diamond Single with 10 million certified units – making James one of just 100 recipients of an RIAA Diamond Single certification in the program’s history.
Other huge hit singles include: ‘Impossible’, ‘Can I Be Him’, ‘Sun Comes Up’, ‘Naked’, ‘Empty Space’, ‘Rewrite The Stars’, ‘Falling Like the Stars’, ‘Train Wreck’ and ‘Lasting Lover’, which are all certified platinum records. The song ‘Cars Outside’ off the new album is currently becoming another global hit for James. James Arthur’s fifth studio album, ‘Bitter Sweet Love’ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment/Columbia Records.
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