Category: Music
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Nadine Lustre Finds Her Fearless Sound With Apl.de.Ap on “Donuts”
There is a particular kind of surrealism that comes with meeting someone whose music once formed the soundtrack to your adolescence, only to find yourself years later hearing that person sing words you wrote. For Nadine Lustre, that moment came in the studio with Apl.de.Ap. “The Black Eyed Peas were such a huge part of…
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Freya Skye Enters Her Next Era With “bad taste” and Her Biggest Tour Expansion Yet
Freya Skye has been learning how quickly a room can change. Earlier this year, the singer introduced “bad taste” as an acoustic performance at her first-ever headlining show in New York. The song was still unfinished in its studio form, but audiences quickly made it their own. It became a recurring favorite on the Stars…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS AREN’T EVERYTHING: OONA. MAKES A STATEMENT WITH ‘UNANG TINGIN’
After making an impact with their debut single “Darama,” OONA. is ready to show another side of their artistry with their second single, “Unang Tingin.” Composed of Bella, Jaylou, Kari, Coleen, and Isaki, the group continues to make their presence felt, following the strong introduction they made with “Darama.” Now, with their latest release, OONA.…
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Nadine Lustre and Apl.de.Ap Bring the Heat With ‘Donuts’
The Cool Girl Records release pushes the pop star into darker hip-hop and R&B territory. Nadine Lustre turns up the intensity on “Donuts,” her latest single under Cool Girl Records, teaming up with Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap for a sleek collision of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Following the release of “Personal,” “Donuts” takes Lustre…
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Ylona Garcia reimagines a decade of music for two-part anniversary celebration
The Filipino-Australian artist revisits the songs that shaped her career, giving them new life through the perspective of the artist she has become. Ten years into her professional music career, Ylona Garcia is returning to the Philippines for a two-part homecoming celebration that looks back on the songs and experiences that shaped her while pointing…
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Ben&Ben’s “Leaves (Reimagined)” Gives a Beloved Classic New Meaning
Nearly a decade after its original release, the band revisits “Leaves” with a fuller sound and a deeper perspective on forgiveness, growth, and second chances. Some songs grow alongside the people who listen to them. Nearly a decade after “Leaves” first became a defining song for Ben&Ben, the award-winning band is giving its enduring ballad…
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SB19’s Stell Gets “CRAZY” About Love, Heartbreak and the Ride In Between
Love can be exhilarating, messy and, sometimes, painful. For SB19’s Stell, all of those contradictions come together in “CRAZY,” his latest solo single that turns the rush of falling for someone into a reflection on everything love can teach us. Released August 21, “CRAZY” captures the feeling of falling deeply for someone and wanting to…
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Jennylyn Mercado is back in the music scene with JEN Deluxe
Jennylyn Mercado is back where she started—and this time, it feels personal. The Ultimate Star and longtime rom-com queen is returning to music with JEN Deluxe, a more intimate and heartfelt repackage of her 2025 Star Music EP JEN. The project drops on all major digital platforms at midnight on August 21. For Mercado, this…
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SB19 Takes P-Pop to Japan, One Global Stage at a Time
From SUMMER SONIC to Japanese television and a surprise “GENTO” collaboration with Kento Nakajima, the P-Pop group is turning its Japan chapter into a defining moment in its global ascent. For SB19, Japan is becoming more than another stop on an international itinerary. In recent weeks, the P-Pop group has found itself on some of…
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Catch Waltz Live: ‘Alitaptap’ Bar Tour Hits Metro Manila This August
There’s a particular kind of quiet that happens in a small bar right before Waltz gets to the chorus of his new single, “Alitaptap” — the band pulling back, the room leaning in, everyone waiting on the same line before it lands. It’s not staged. It’s not choreographed. It’s what happens when a room that…
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WILL ASHLEY FINDS HIS “PABORITO” IN DEBUT SINGLE
Will Ashley has released his debut single, “Paborito,” under StarPop, which serves as the first glimpse of his upcoming album, “Liham.” The heartfelt pop track captures the excitement of falling for someone special and the desire to hold on to a love that feels worth keeping. “Paborito” was composed by Will, Maki and StarPop label…
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SB19’s “Wakas at Simula” Finds a New Life in Physical Form as Global CD Sells Out First Batch
A’TIN wasted little time proving that SB19’s Wakas at Simula era belongs not only on streaming platforms, but on shelves, in collections, and in the hands of fans around the world. The first batch of the P-Pop powerhouse’s first-ever physical album, Wakas at Simula Global CD Version, has officially sold out, underscoring the continued demand…
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XONARA Accelerates Into a New Era With “PULA”
XONARA is ready to move differently. Following the introduction of their sound and identity with their debut single “TABI,” the rising P-Pop girl group returns with “PULA”—a release that finds them taking greater creative strides while setting their sights on what comes next. Released August 7 through 1Z Entertainment and UMG Philippines, “PULA” marks a…
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Nation’s Mutya Ashtine Olviga Opens a New Chapter With Debut EP Love Like Ashtine
From captivating audiences as a member of a P-pop group to winning over listeners through heartfelt cover releases, Ashtine Olviga is stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with the release of her debut extended play, Love Like Ashtine. The six-track project marks a defining milestone in Ashtine’s evolving career, offering her most personal musical…
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AJ Colico Turns Gen Z’s Biggest ‘What If’ Into a Heartfelt Pop Anthem With ‘Hi Hello’
Not every love story begins with fireworks. Sometimes, it starts with a passing glance in a school hallway, a mutual follow on social media, or a greeting that never evolves into a real conversation. Those quiet, unresolved moments—the ones that linger long after graduation—take center stage in AJ Colico’s newest single, “Hi Hello,” a nostalgic…
