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  • Pop Steps into the Spotlight for Mix 8 Jeremy Zucker + Kiana Valenciano

    Pop Steps into the Spotlight for Mix 8 Jeremy Zucker + Kiana Valenciano

    Karpos Live Mix 8 Jeremy Zucker + Kiana Valenciano

    Karpos Live showcases two promising pop artists both making waves in the international and local scene with Jeremy Zucker and Kiana Valenciano.

    Jeremy Zucker first gained recognition when he was still releasing his solo projects on SoundCloud, later on attracting the likes of blackbear, Quinn XCII, and Chelsea Cutler — with whom he has released an ep with, brent. Now with a music catalog filled with collaborations, his current discography touches several genres from electronic pop to hip-hop; earning him over 11 million monthly listeners and a handful of festival performances. Set to release his debut album soon, Zucker heads to Asia for the first time ever to headline Karpos Live Mix 8.
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  • Who’s Tones And I?

    Who’s Tones And I?

    Originally from Australia’s Mornington Peninsula, Tones And I journeyed to Byron Bay in early 2018 to take a chance at busking. On the first day she had crowds spilling onto the street. Tones quit her retail job and decided to make Byron her new home where she lived out of her van for the year.

    Tones is having a massive breakout year that started with her debut single ‘Johnny Run Away’ releasing on March 1. With support from triple j unearthed and unprecedented buzz from triple j’s top presenters, the track fast became the number one most played on the national broadcaster for two weeks straight. Shortly after it was picked up by radio stations around the world, raced to ARIA certified platinum status and climbed to #12 on the ARIA singles chart.

    The second release ‘Dance Monkey’ was a huge follow up receiving high rotation on triple, getting added to radio stations globally, racing into the number one spot on the ARIA singles chart, replacing 14-week reign of Old Town Road and also took the number one spot on iTunes chart. Collectively ‘Johnny Run Away’ and ‘Dance Monkey’ have racked up tens of millions of streams and are growing by over 1 million + streams a day.

    Recently Tones broke records for the biggest crowd of an opening act ever at Splendour In The Grass with 20,000 punters coming to watch her midday set. Tones’ triple j presented National EP Tour sold out in days and she is taking her live performance global with a UK/EU tour announced for November.

    Tones And I just dropped her third single for the year, ‘Never Seen The Rain’, with a world premiere on triple j gaining raved reviews. The song highlights her hugely impressive vocal ability and unique talent for songwriting. The single came with the announcement of her forthcoming EP ‘The Kids Are Coming’, due out on August 30 and available for pre-order now.

    Check out more Tones And I here:
    https://www.tonesandi.com
    https://www.facebook.com/TONESANDI
    https://www.instagram.com/tonesandi

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    Pre-Order ‘The Kids Are Coming’ here:
    https://smarturl.it/TKAC.preorder

  • Red Headphones Spotted on Various Artists’ Social Media Accounts

    Red Headphones Spotted on Various Artists’ Social Media Accounts

    Some of your local favorites have been spotted recently posting a pair of red headphones on their Instagram and Facebook accounts. This item has been uploaded by musicians from a varied spectrum of genres – ranging from mainstreams artists to hip-hop favorites to indie pop musicians. Interesting to note that the captions are inconclusive but they are all skewed towards emotions or feelings. The curious case started last Friday, August 3 and has been frequent throughout the weekend.
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  • Feelings Unfold at Karpos Live Mix 7: The Japanese House + Munimuni

    Feelings Unfold at Karpos Live Mix 7: The Japanese House + Munimuni

    Karpos Live Mix 7 The Japanese House and Munimuni

    It’s a night for feelings accompanied by damn good music as Karpos Live brings together international artist, The Japanese House, and homegrown act, Munimuni, for Mix 7 of the concert series.

    London-based singer-songwriter, Amber Bain, popularly known as The Japanese House, finally makes her way to Manila for the first time after years of countless requests from her Filipino fans. True enough, there’s no better way to experience her music firsthand than at Karpos Live Mix 7. Along with her androgynous voice, she’s bringing her music characterized by soothing dream pop synths and a hint of brooding electronica that’s creativey paired with desolate lyrics — all of which, makes her a truly mesmerizing act to see live.
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  • Sony Music Philippines reveals its roster of Filipino music artists

    Sony Music Philippines reveals its roster of Filipino music artists

    The international record label has officially welcomed its newest batch of established and upcoming homegrown music acts as part of the growing family.

    Led by award-winning folk-pop act Ben&Ben, whose debut full-length album, Limasawa Street recently garnered universal acclaim and impressive streaming numbers to no surprise, Sony Music PH’s current roster now includes indie pop-rock outfit the vowels they orbit, young hip-hop prodigy Alex Bruce, folk pop sensation syd hartha, and Wanderband runner-up Nathan & Mercury. As a collective, the latest lineup offers a refreshing spin to the dominant sounds of our time while maintaining a distinctly defined music brand that is at par with global standards.
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  • Get To Know JC Stewart

    Get To Know JC Stewart

    A self-confessed Professional Sadboy, JC Stewart has had a summer to smile about. His recent single ‘Have You Had Enough Wine?’ earned Radio 1 play from Arielle Free and Scott Mills, as well as praise from Niall Horan. And his live profile is exploding too, following shows with Lauv and James Bay – not to mention the fact that all four shows in his upcoming residency at The Islington sold-out within a matter of hours.

    Now the young Northern Irish artist continues his positive momentum by sharing an acoustic session performance of his new single ‘Bones’. Filmed by Jackson Ducasse on the outskirts of London in a naturalistic, observational style, the session perfectly captures the traits that make him one to watch for the future. JC’s voice combines a soaring soulful power with an emotional resonance that brings the song’s lovelorn lyrics to life. “‘Bones’ is one of the most honest songs I have ever written,” says JC Stewart. “I wrote it the day after my first ever break-up and all the lyrics just spilled onto the page really quickly. I’m super excited that it’s coming out after so long!”

    Today also sees JC sharing the studio version of ‘Bones’. In contrast to the raw intimacy of the session performance, this take on ‘Bones’ focuses on the song’s towering, anthemic nature. Its dramatic beats, strident synths and vocodered vocals take it in a modernist, alt-pop direction. JC Stewart co-wrote ‘Bones’ with Sam Merrifield (Lewis Capaldi, JP Cooper) and Dirty Hit artist Benjamin Francis Leftwich. The studio version of the track was produced by Nathaniel ‘Detonate’ Ledwidge and is released on his music and merch sub-brand Sunshine Boy. JC Stewart grew up in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The fourth generation of JC Stewarts in the family tree – the rest being grocers – the young musician was always destined to take a route less travelled. Citing diverse influences such as James Blake, Dermot Kennedy, Hozier, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and The Band, he crafts songs born from his own experiences of love and heartbreak that explode from intimate confessionals into bold anthems.

    That skill has been heightened by collaborations with some of the world’s leading producers and songwriters including the Grammy-winning Fred Ball (The Carters), Justin Parker (Lana Del Rey), Greg Wells (Dua Lipa, Adele), Toby Gad (Jess Glynne, John Legend), Jon Green (Rag N Bone Man, James Bay) and Jonny Coffer (Beyoncé, Fall Out Boy) In addition to his own quickly ascending career, JC Stewart is also an in-demand collaborator for the next wave of young artists. He co-wrote ‘Hollywood’ with his friend Lewis Capaldi, with the song featuring on the latter’s smash hit debut album ‘Devilishly Uninspired To A Hellish Extent’. He then followed his set at Barn On The Farm by guesting during Maggie Rogers’ performance of ‘Alaska’ alongside Maisie Peters and others.

  • Genres Meld for Karpos Live Mix 6

    Genres Meld for Karpos Live Mix 6

    Karpos Live offers another damn good night of music as they roll out two genre-bending headliners for Mix 6, featuring international artist, Jordan Rakei, and homegrown act, Unique.
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  • Synth takes over Karpos Live Mix 5

    Synth takes over Karpos Live Mix 5

    Karpos Live offers an evening filled with synth-pop and indie-electronic tunes for Mix 5 as they bring international artist, RAC, and homegrown act, crwn, together for another night of damn good music.
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  • We’re back with Karpos Live Mix 4

    We’re back with Karpos Live Mix 4

    And we’re back–

    Another year of damn good music await all 7,000+ of you who attended last year’s series and thousands more who have yet to experience a Karpos Live show.
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  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone™ in Concert

    Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert in June 2016, more than 1.3 million fans have enjoyed this magical experience from J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, which is scheduled to include over 900 performances across more than 48 countries worldwide through 2019.
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  • Drum Tao

    Drum Tao

    The sensation from Japan – Drum Tao returns to Manila September 5 – 8, 2019 for the first time at the Theatre at Solaire with a new show Rhythm of Tribe, Time Travel Chronicles combining martial arts, choreography innovative contemporary Japanese production with costumes designed by Paris fashion designer Junko Koshino.
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  • Ingram Micro Marks a Milestone – 10 Years of Rocking

    Ingram Micro Marks a Milestone – 10 Years of Rocking


    Ingram Micro Philippines, one of the stalwarts of the BPO industry, recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary with Rock MNL concert.

    Reaching a decade of doing business is no easy feat. It’s a milestone that a lot of companies dream of reaching. For Ingram Micro Philippines, it all started with a vision. From its small beginnings back in 2009 when they started with just a handful of employees, the family grew exponentially and became a home to over 2,500 employees to date. These associates served as the company’s unwavering foundation as it grew and blossomed. While the industry might have changed and shifted throughout the past decade, Ingram Micro PH’s steadfast commitment in providing exceptional customer experience and realizing the Promise of Technology™ thrusted it forward into where it is now.

    As a sign of gratitude to its partners and employees, Ingram Micro PH staged an exclusive friends-and-family concert coinciding with its 10th year milestone. Dubbed Rock MNL, the party featured luminaries of the local music scene such as This Band, The Ransom Collective, December Avenue, Parokya ni Edgar, and Ely Buendia. Hosting the event was the gorgeous and ever-bubbly Joyce Pring who lit up the crowd with her wit and banter.
    Ely Buendia

    Junar Amador, Ingram Micro Philippines’ Managing Director beamed with pride as he bore witness to how the company blossomed into what it is today. Looking towards the future, Mr. Amador wants to hit the ground running and build upon the momentum the company currently has. “We have accomplished a lot together during our first 10 years and we have empowered thousands of businesses around the globe to realize their vision. Now more than ever, we take our most important step to conquer new horizons.”

    Ingram Micro is the world leader in technology and IT supply chain services. Founded back in 1979, it has expanded its global network exponentially, providing support through approximately 35,000 world-wide associates and serving more than 200,000 resellers in approximately 160 countries. Recognizing the thriving IT-BPM and Shared Services industry in the Philippines and the excellence of its workforce, Ingram Micro made a significant investment to establish its foothold in local shores. Its Manila office opened its doors in 2009 and has since risen to the occasion, becoming one of the most reputable and multi-awarded Shared Services companies in the country.

    Also unveiled during the anniversary event was a short and heartwarming video produced by Ingram Micro. Titled ‘Stand by Me’, the clip was released in time for Mother’s Day not just to give honor to the mothers but to also commemorate Ingram Micro’s brand promise: similar to the unconditional and unwavering love of our parents who helped and stood by us to realize the power of our true potentials, Ingram Micro is also re-emphasizing its unrelenting commitment to Realize the Promise of Technology™, working silently at the background, connecting technologies to millions of people all over the world.

    To watch the Standy by Me video, click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroPH/videos/453623072050936?s=1630664007&v=e&sfns=mo

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    About Ingram Micro Philippines

    Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships all set Ingram Micro apart and ahead.

    Established in 2009, the Ingram Micro Global Business Services-Manila is part of a 35,000 strong global workforce that supports more than 1,700 vendors and 200,000 customers. The Manila center boasts diverse and brilliant Filipino talents supporting various processes, from global IT operations to sales and fulfillment.

  • Welcome to Sunnyland Philippine Tour Mayday Parade Live in Cebu and Manila

    Welcome to Sunnyland Philippine Tour Mayday Parade Live in Cebu and Manila

    There’s a reason Mayday Parade has always been among the Philippines’ crowd favorites—it’s rare for a band to make a connection with their fans, no matter where in the world they’re from, that’s strong and genuine enough to last more than a decade. It’s an even rarer sight when you see that connection grow ever stronger through the years, with every show and with every album release.
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  • PULP Marks 20th Year in Print, Drops Special 200th Issue

    PULP Marks 20th Year in Print, Drops Special 200th Issue

    20 YEARS. 200 ISSUES. TWO DECADES OF AGGRESSION.

    2019 marks 20 years of PULP, and coinciding with this momentous milestone is the release of the publication’s landmark 200th Issue which celebrates its lasting legacy in the Philippine music industry as the country’s longest-running music and lifestyle publication—one that has withstood the test of time by incessantly igniting the rage and rapture of music.
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  • Jesse McCartney Live in Manila on July 13th

    Jesse McCartney Live in Manila on July 13th

    Critically acclaimed pop artist, Jesse McCartney is thrilled to announce his debut Manila show on July 13th at The New Frontier Theater. Tickets are on sale April 3rd at www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555 with the following ticket prices: VIP Php 4,500, Orchestra Php 3,500, Loge Php 1,600 and Balcony Php 800. Brought to you by Random Minds.

    Recently Jesse released his tongue-in-cheek music video for his single “Wasted.” CLICK HERE to watch exclusively on Rolling Stone. The video was directed by Jason Lester.
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