Dunkin’ Philippines announced through its social media platforms that the P-Pop group, SB19, is set to resume its postponed solo concert ‘SB19 live in Araneta’ on April 23, 2022.
As its endorsers, SB19 was originally scheduled to do a show titled ‘Give in to SB19′ in March 2020 but got postponed due to enhanced community quarantine.
Seat plan for SB19 Live In Araneta
Here are the mechanics on how to score free tickets:
Visit any of the participating stores: *Aurora – 733 Aurora Blvd, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila *Farmers – Lower Ground Level, New Farmers PlazaEDSA corner Gen. Roxas St., Araneta Center, Cubao,Quezon City *SM Megamall – M Supermarket, SM Megamall Building B, EDSA Corner Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong CIty *ZEN TOWER – 111 Natividad Lopez St. Ermita Manila *ROBINSONS MALABON – Level 1 Space # 1113 Robinsons Town Mall Malabon, Block 5 Gov. Pascual Avenue Tenejeros Malabon City. *LM BUILDING – Unit 2024 LM Building Taft Avenue, Pasay City. *SAN FRANCISCO- Lexicor Bldg., Alabang-Zapote cor. San Francisco St., Almanza Uno, Las Pinas City.
Purchase the qualifying Dunkin’ bundles corresponding to the preferred seat section: Get (1) One Free GENERAL ADMISSION ticket for every purchase of 1 Delights BundleGet (1) One Free UPPER BOX ticket for every purchase of 1 Famous Bundle Get (1) One Free LOWER BOX ticket for every purchase of 2 Delights Bundles Get (1) One Free PATRON B ticket for every purchase of 2 Famous Bundles Get (1) One Free PATRON A ticket for every purchase of 3 Delights Bundles Get (1) One Free VIP ticket for every purchase of 3 Famous Bundles
Claim your FREE ticket/s.*Each person can claim up to two (2) tickets per section, per outlet, per day. *There is no option to refund your tickets for the event. *Tickets are transferable but not convertible to cash.
Promo runs from April 11-20, 2022.
Here are the qualifying Dunkin’ bundles to score tickets to SB19 Live in Araneta
No more waiting for the fans of The Maine as the band makes a comeback to the Philippine concert scene in August!
The long wait is over for the Filipino fans of the “Arizona emo group”, The Maine, as PULP Live World brings them back for a one-off show in Southeast Asia with THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA, happening on August 27, 2022, at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA.
Celebrating their 15th anniversary this 2022 and the release of their 8th studio album XOXO: From Love and Anxiety in Real Time last July 2021, the band is now more eager to perform their new songs in front of a live audience. Fans can look forward to an incredible setlist following the success of their latest single, “Sticky”, hitting No. 19 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, and the release of their collaboration song “Loved You A Little” with Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands.
As the pandemic took over the world for the past two years, the band constantly worked on their music and established stronger connections with their fans online despite the struggles of not being able to go on tours. And now that the world is slowly opening its doors to live events, The Maine is excited to return to Manila for the seventh time and play for the ever-passionate community they have built over the years.
The Maine heads back to Manila in August! (PULP Live World)
Tickets available starting May 1st!
Presented by PULP Live World, tickets to THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA happening on August 27, 2022, Saturday, at the Skydome, SM City North EDSA are priced at P4,500 (PLATINUM), P3,000 (GOLD), and P2,500 (SILVER), inclusive of meet and greet for all ticketholders depending on health restrictions (only fully vaccinated guests are allowed inside the venue). Gates open at 6 PM, show starts at 8 PM.
Tickets go on sale on May 1, 2022 (10 AM) at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online at www.smtickets.com or via www.minimall.ph. Ticketing service charges apply.
Get your tickets to THE MAINE BACK IN MANILA on May 1st! (PULP Live World)
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Today, GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes debuted his new single “When You’re Gone” via Island Records. Get it here! The track was written by Shawn, Jonah Shy, and Scott Harris and produced by Shawn and Jonah Shy. “When You’re Gone” follows Shawn’s release of “It’ll Be Okay” from December of 2021.
Alongside the song, Shawn also premiered the video for the new track. Watch it here! The video was directed by Jay Martin (It’ll Be Okay, Mercy, Stitches). The video was shot in Toronto and Austin across multiple days capturing the actual recording, rehearsing, and first ever live performance of the song at SXSW.
Shawn will kick off his “Wonder: The World Tour” on June 27th in Portland, OR and will hit cities including Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Miami before wrapping the North American leg in Newark, NJ on October 26th. For all tour dates, tickets and information, please visit: http://wonderthetour.com.
There is no stopping Jackson Wang from throwing huge blows to the music scene as he returns with a new digital single album!
All-rounder Jackson Wang will blow everyone’s mind as he releases his first English album Blow on March 31 through various online streaming platforms.
All eyes should be locked on the singer-songwriter and GOT7 member as he returns with a new message for his fans conveyed thru his new digital single album. Ahead of its release, Jackson shared a teaser video, raising anticipation for what he has in store for fans with his new release.
Jackson Wang captivates in the teaser video for Blow.
The released teaser video got fans excited for what is to come as Jackson captivates with a dreamy and mysterious atmosphere. Fans also expressed anticipation for the return of singer Jackson Wang with the full release of the album. Moreover, they relayed their excitement to see the whole message that Jackson wants to convey to the audience.
Jackson received various recognitions and love from fans globally for his outstanding talent as an artist with his unique vocal tone, songwriting, and participation as director for music video production.
Jackson cemented his presence in the industry by ranking 32nd on the Billboard 200 chart with his first solo debut album MIRRORS released in 2019. In addition, the singles “LMLY” and “Drive You Home,” released in 2021, reached the top 40 charts of Mediabase (U.S. radio analysis chart). Jackson also ranked as a top Chinese solo artist, proving that he is a renowned K-pop artist.
Jackson Wang’s latest digital single album Blow will be available on various online music streaming platforms from March 31, 1 p.m. onwards. Pre-save Blow now.
The singer-songwriter will also release his new music video on the same day.
Jackson Wang will premiere his new music video on March 31.
Global superstars and cultural icons, J Balvin and Ed Sheeran, have teamed up to combine their unparalleled talent and musical prowess to deliver an unprecedented musical collaboration with a 2-song EP, featuring titles “SIGUE” and “FOREVER MY LOVE”, out now.
The project was born out of an organic friendship between the two music legends when Sheeran overheard Balvin talking in the gym one morning and recognized his voice. What began as a conversation blossomed into a genuine friendship and, almost immediately, a collaboration was born.
“Sigue,” an upbeat reggaeton dance song, and “Forever My Love,” a beautiful love ballad, show Balvin and Sheeran’s unique ability to not only cross over between genres, but also demonstrate their expertise in diversifying the type of music they write and perform. The two have proven that when it comes to the language of music, there is no barrier. By combining the pop and reggaeton genres, this partnership promises to revolutionize and unite the world of music as we know.
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“Everything good takes time. Six months ago I was at the gym and told myself, “this guy looks like Ed Sheeran.” Well it was. We had a coffee and spoke about life and we there was a dope vibe. We bonded over simple things creating a genuine friendship – we even spoke about what it’s like to be a dad hehe. In NY we made plans to have a studio day and well you guys will see the outcome hehehe. The first two songs that we made were “Sigue” and “Forever my Love” and now they are coming to light. I wanted him to come to the world of Reggaeton and he invited me to his world as well. It was really cool hearing him in Spanish and we hope that you all love the songs as much as we do. Much peace and love.”
J BALVIN
“I met J in a gym in New York last year – it was just me and him very early in the morning. I recognised his voice when he was on the phone so I just went up and said hi. We chatted so long, we ended up having lunch and then afternoon tea. Then just went to being mates who chatted nonstop. I was in New York at Christmas for shows and we decided to have one day in the studio that led to so so much more. The first two songs we wrote were ‘Sigue’ and ‘Forever My Love’ and I absolutely love them. He wanted to bring me into his world, and I wanted to bring him into mine. It was a proper challenge learning Spanish for this and I had so much fun doing it. Hope you love it as much as I do and look out for more to come.”
ED SHEERAN
The two decorated and chart-topping artists collectively reach a total of 281 million people worldwide.
Capitol Records will release two volumes of music from season two of Bridgerton on March 25, coinciding with the return of the Netflix and Shondaland series. In keeping with the tradition of Julia Quinn’s novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced byShonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen, who also served as creator and showrunner, tapped music supervisor Justin Kamps and composer Kris Bowers for music that infuses the period drama with a modern sensibility. View the trailer HERE.
Bridgerton Season Two (Covers from the Netflix Series)is filled with orchestral versions of songs from iconic artists of the past three decades. Pre-save / pre-add HERE. Vitamin String Quartet return with their interpretations of Nirvana’s “Stay Away” and Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own” after covering Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes and Billie Eilish for the first season. Emmy-nominated Kris Bowers reimagines Madonna’s “Material Girl” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” a Jatin-Lalit/Lata Mangeshkar song from the hit 2001 Bollywood film of the same name. Duomo offers fresh takes of Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” and P!nk’s “What About Us.” Hannah V & Joe Rodwell, Steve Horner and Midnite String Quartet also contribute. See below for the full track listing.
Bridgerton Season Two (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) features Bowers’ score. The composer, who previously worked with Shondaland on For the People, gave fans an exclusive look at the creative process behind the music in this recent ET feature.
After the series’ late 2020 debut, Oprah Daily declared, “one of the main contributors to the magic that is Netflix’s Bridgerton is the music.” Entertainment Weekly said, “Bridgerton promised us it wouldn’t be our grandmother’s period piece. And that extends to its score…[which is] bursting with lush string quartet covers of pop songs.” Glamour noted, “The smash-hit…is peppered with covers of pop songs by a group called Vitamin String Quartet, reminding us that formal balls were just the clubs and house parties of the day.” Check out NYLON’s interview with Vitamin String QuartetHERE.
About Bridgerton
From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the second season of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions — a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her.
Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and clever series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. The series also stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), Rupert Young (Jack), and Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown. The series is inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels.
Track Listing – Bridgerton Season Two (Covers from the Netflix Series)
“when i was younger, i had an image in my head of who i was to be as i got older. how i was going to act, dress, what type of friends i would have, and the things i wouldn’t do until i was married or twenty one. then i grew up and stuck to none of it. for a while, i didn’t know why the things that were so important to me when i was younger no longer were important. then i realized what i wanted in life had just changed, and that’s ok. a study of the human experience volume one is about my life experiences and the experiences of those i collaborated with on this project. for me, growing up is all about making mistakes and learning from them. it just sucks sometimes that i have to make so many to learn.” – GAYLE
Chart-topping pop singer-songwriter GAYLE has unveiled her eagerly awaited debut EP- a study of the human experience volume one arrives via Atlantic Records/Arthouse Records today; available now HERE.
a study of the human experience volume one sees GAYLE continuing to reveal a larger-than-life personality and willingness to expose her deepest insecurities and desires through her unfiltered yet beautifully nuanced brand of songwriting. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a summation of GAYLE’s experiences as a teen, filled with lessons learned and failed friendships,” the EP includes the 17-year-old, Nashville-based artist’s newly RIAA platinum certified, billion-streaming, worldwide #1 breakthrough hit “abcdefu” alongside its spirited follow-up, “ur just horny,” and the rocking new single, “luv starved,” the latter of which is joined by an official music video premiering across a range of MTV platforms, airing at the top of every music hour on MTV LIVE, MTV Biggest Pop, and MTVU, and streaming now via YouTube HERE.
Written by GAYLE, Jonny Shorr, and Sara Davis, “luv starved” is a track that ponders whether love is worth the risk, or if just lust will do. “i had made so many mistakes when it came to my relationships and love life,” says GAYLE. “i pushed every possibility of it away until somebody came into my life that i didn’t want to push away, and i couldn’t tell if it would be worth it or not to open myself up to the possibility of caring about somebody deeply.”
Earlier this week, GAYLE visited CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden for a spectacular live performance of “ur just horny,” streaming HERE. GAYLE is currently celebrating a study of the human experience volume one with a wide-ranging international live schedule that includes her largely sold out feeling it together headline tour, special guest runs alongside AJR and Tate McRae, and her sold out overseas debut performance. The dates – which follow an earlier series of intimate headline shows that were met with such high demand they sold out within moments – continue through late May. For remaining ticket availability and further information, please visit www.gayleofficial.com.
Recently praised by Rolling Stone as being “on top of the world — and its charts” and declared “the breakout song of 2022” by NYLON, “abcdefu” has quickly proven a landmark debut for GAYLE, recently earning RIAA Platinum certification while standing tall at #1 at Top 40 radio outlets nationwide. The track hit #3 on Billboard’s overall “Hot 100” having already topped a range of worldwide charts, including holding #1 on both the “Billboard Global Excl. U.S.” chart for nine consecutive weeks and the “Billboard Global 200” for four consecutive weeks. Now with over 1B worldwide streams, “abcdefu” previously ascended to #1 on the Spotify Global chart as well as iTunes’ “Top Pop Songs” and overall charts. A worldwide phenomenon with gold and platinum certifications around the globe, “abcdefu” is joined by official music video currently boasting over 100M official views.
GAYLE followed up with “ur just horny.” produced by Daylight (gnash, Shawn Mendes) and Pete Nappi (Thirty Seconds To Mars, Madison Beer, Shinedown), and written by GAYLE, Daniel Kyriakides (Sylvan Esso, K. Flay), and Sara Davis, the track was met by immediate popular success, amassing over 18M streams in just over a month since its release.
Fearlessly honest and undeniably magnetic, GAYLE has swiftly earned critical applause from high profile media outlets everywhere while also being named a YouTube “Artist On The Rise,” an Amazon “Artist to Watch 2022,” MTV’s “February Global Push Artist,” and one of Billboard’s “21 Under 21: The Ones To Watch,” to name just a few of her fast accruing accolades. Hailed by FLAUNT for “her own sound blending the genres of pop, alternative, rock, and R&B into one,” GAYLE made her late night network TV debut earlier this year with a captivating interview and electrifying performance of “abcdefu” on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Known for empowering people to create authentic and meaningful connections, Philippines’ top social entertainment app Kumu has just launched a boundary breaking virtual singing competition.
As a testament to its commitment to empowering digital creativity, the Kumu multiverse has branched out into discovering musical talent with the launch of its new campaign “Sing For The Stars,” an all-digital international singing competition with participation from four-time Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bublé,and Tony award-winning musical theater legend, Lea Salonga, as the star judges. With guest judge Kelley Mangahas, Warner Music Philippines’ Senior A&R Manager.
The grand champion will take home a whopping $10,000 in cash, a one-year record contract with Warner Music Philippines, and their own mini-concert inside the Kumu app, plus a one-on-one coaching session from none other than Michael Bublé. The participants and the online audience will have a front row seat to electrifying performances from Michael Bublé, Lea Salonga, and some of the hottest names in the music industry. The full line up will be announced separately, so stay tuned.
“All the world’s a stage.” This statement has never rung truer than in this day and age. Technology has made it viable to hold a world-class, international singing contest no matter where you are in the world. Live streaming has taken down all barriers and fueled everyone with so much creativity–turning every room into its own studio setup, and every smartphone a camera crew. Being first of its kind, Kumu’s Sing For The Stars found a way to tap into the abundance of undiscovered talents, while harnessing the power of social networking to forge its own global community.
This new audience-grabbing online singing show is dedicated to discovering the best of both Filipino and foreign talents who dare to dream big. “Kumu is the home of musicians,” says Founder and CEO Roland Ros. “Through this competition, we’re discovering and highlighting new voices on a world stage in a unique and brand, new way,” namely, the all-digital aspect, which comes with two key benefits.
First is a geographically even playing field. No need to travel, no lines to fall into, and everyone can be the main character. “For many people, it’s a rare opportunity to get to perform for and learn from global superstars like Michael Bublé and Lea Salonga,” Ros added. “Sing for the Stars is the most inclusive talent show ever because talents can audition, perform, and win no matter who or where in the world they are.”
Second is comfort and convenience. Musicians play their best where they are most comfortable, and a stage isn’t everybody’s first choice. It usually comes with a lot of preparations such as studio reservations and hauling of heavy equipment. Nowadays, a lot of musicians would rather perform in their living rooms, backyards, garages, etc. Ros elaborates by saying, “since Sing For The Stars is live streamed on Kumu, everything is happening in real-time, including direct interactions and support from their adoring and supportive audience who are also all over the world.” The freedom of choice, and the level of up-front audience interaction is what sets Sing For The Stars from other singing competitions.
The first phase of the competition opened to all aspiring musicians and artists on February 23, 2022.
HOW TO JOIN
Download the Kumu app on Apple App Store and Google Play and create your free account.
Find the Sing For The Stars campaign page and click the “How To Join” tab to view and fill in the consent form.
Pick a song that showcases as much of your musical/vocal range and hold a live stream performance.
Rise through the leaderboard by gaining as many virtual gifts such as “Shine,” “Bright,” “Encore,” and “Superstar” from your audience. Tallying happens on March 6, and the top 100 performers will move on to the next phase.
Another tally count happens on March 12, bringing the performer count down to the top 30, all of whom will receive Maono microphones with studio headsets.
The Kumu Music Team and Warner Music Philippines A&R will then select 15 performers to be part of the show.
The top eleven will be moving on to the final leg of the competition, while the remaining 4 will duke it out to secure their last chance to enter the finals. The second runner up will win $2,000 in cash, while the first runner up takes home $4,000 in cash.
Finally, when asked about expectations, Ros says, “we’re really hoping to find talented, breakthrough artists who embody our core values of positivity and authenticity. But the show isn’t only about creating a stage for our singers, it’s also going to be a way to activate community support and rally music-lovers on the app to come together.”
The lookout for undiscovered talent begins! Download Kumu now on Apple App Store, Huawei Store, and Google Play, and create an account for free. The world stage is yours for the taking, so get ready to Sing For The Stars.
keshi ups the ante in his new video single, “GET IT,” dialing up a new energy that’s fresh from anything he has delivered to date. Today’s release coincides with the announcement of keshi’s debut studio album, GABRIEL, which is set to release March 25th via Island Records. On “GET IT,” keshi, who has earned more than 1.6 billion global streams, flexes the lifestyle he’s worked hard for (“Got my bag right/On my own time”) and invites his fans to come join him (“On me and we spendin’ all night, come and/Get it, get it, get it”). Sonically, the track is bass-heavy with siren-esque ad-libs as keshi alternates from an elongated falsetto to a more structured cadence, pushing keshi further into his own lane. Genre-bending comes naturally to keshi who frequently cannot be pinned down to one genre, and “GET IT” shows how far he is able to expand as an artist and producer (alongside co-producer Elie Rizk), while maintaining that signature keshi sound. The video, directed by the late Sebastian Sdaigui, is a masterful pairing, taking as many twists and turns as the song. With leather-clad keshi and friends wilding out in a romantic, Victorian setting, the video mirrors the track’s soft and hard juxtaposition. Following up singles “SOMEBODY” and “TOUCH,” “GET IT” shows the sonic range and emotional depth to expect on GABRIEL.
After the release of GABRIEL, keshi will embark on his first headlining tour. The “HELL / HEAVEN” tour hosts dates in Europe and North America this upcoming Spring 2022 with stops in London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, and many more cities before finishing his tour in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Due to overwhelming demand during pre-sale, several venues have been upgraded to larger rooms and several cities added a second date before the tour sold out entirely. This marks a monumental moment for keshi as it shows his global reach and loyal fanbase.
“GET I” Track Art
GABRIEL TRACKLISTING:
GET IT
SOMEBODY
WESTSIDE
TOUCH
MILLI
PÈRE
HELL/HEAVEN
UNDERSTAND
ANGOSTURA
LIMBO
ANGEL
GABRIEL
TOUR DATES:
4/8 – London, UK @ Lafayette
4/9 – London, UK @ Lafayette
4/10 – Glasgow, UK @ The Garage
4/12 – Dublin, IE @ Button Factory
4/16 – Paris, FR @ Bataclan
4/18 – Brussels, BE @ La Madeleine
4/19 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso Noord
4/20 – Berlin, DE @ Huxleys Neue Welt
4/22 – Frankfurt, DE @ Zoom
5/11 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge and Music Hall
5/13 – Orlando, FL @ Plaza Live
5/14 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
5/17 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
5/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
5/19 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
5/22 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
5/23 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
5/24 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
5/26 – Boston, MA @ Royale
5/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
5/28 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
5/29 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
5/31 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
6/1 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
6/2 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
6/4 – Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
6/7 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
6/8 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
6/9 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
6/11 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
6/12 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
6/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
6/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
6/17 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory OC
6/18 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
6/19 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
6/22 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
6/23 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
6/24 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
ABOUT KESHI:
Monikered as keshi (stylized), a phonetic play on his name, Casey Luong has amassed millions of fans through his genre-bending songwriting and production without ever releasing a full album. Now, the Vietnamese-American artist hailing from Houston is gearing up to release his debut album GABRIEL, his most personal effort to date to be released via Island Records. A fusion of keshi’s real-self and his artistic persona, the songs are written from the lens of Casey and keshi and speaks on both his personal life and allowing the ego of keshi to take over. When keshi decides to flex how far he’s come, you get a fusion of alternative pop meets hip-hop, and when he deals with relationships and love, you get sweet serenades. For GABRIEL, keshi worked with Baltimore producer and songwriter Elie Rizk (known for Bella Poarch’s “Build a Bitch”), who co-produced the album with him.
With over a 1.6 billion listens worldwide, keshi has gone on to become a streaming force with his acclaimed trilogy of EPs – Skeletons (2019), Bandaids (2020), and Always (2020). A self-reliant artist, keshi wrote, produced, engineered and played all the instrumentation on the projects, which when pieced together, the names of the three EPs describes the cycle of a relationship. His initial success includes making his Billboard debut when skeletons hit #59 on the Top Album Sales chart. Most recently, keshi appeared on the 88rising-curated Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album for his song “War With Heaven.” It adds to a growingly impressive resume that includes getting co-signs by BTS members Jungkook and RM on their personal Spotify playlists, as well as a collaboration with producer Madeon on “beside you.” Last summer, keshi was also YSL’s special guest at their Venice show. With no signs of winding down, keshi is laser focused on the mark he wants to leave behind. And while he has high expectations for himself at 27, he is confident that his upcoming studio album GABRIEL will stand the test of time. “I think the biggest goal for me right now is to create a record that will outlast me,” keshi says. “I always talk about it as an opus record. I see Blonde as an opus record. I see Continuum as an opus record. I feel like I’m in a constant search to make something on that sort of scale. I strive for that.”
With the lead up to the Academy Awards Sebastián Yatra performed the Academy Award nominated Best Original Song “Dos Oruguitas” on GMA this morning! Hoping you can all view the performance including interview here!
The Encanto Original Motion Picture Soundtrackfrom the Academy Award®-nominated Walt Disney Animation Studios film, featuring eight original songs by Academy Award-nominated, Tony® and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) with an original score by Academy Award-nominated composer Germaine Franco maintains the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for the seventh non-consecutive week. The R.I.A.A. Gold-certified set earned 90,000 equivalent album units (down 8%) in its eleventh week on the chart for the week ending Feb. 24, 2022. The album also maintains the top position on Billboard’s Soundtrack and Independent Album charts for the sixth consecutive week.
On Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, the 2X Platinum-certified “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” maintains the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive week. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is the only song from a Disney animated or live-action film to top the Hot 100 for multiple weeks.
Seven songs from the Encanto soundtrack areon the Hot 100: No. 1 – “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” No. 13 – “Surface Pressure,” No. 26 – “The Family Madrigal,” No. 38 – “What Else Can I Do?,” No. 46 – “Dos Oruguitas,” No. 60 -“Waiting on a Miracle,” and No. 77 -“All of You.”
The Encanto soundtrack and song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” have topped the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 simultaneously for five consecutive weeks. The last soundtrack and song to achieve at least five weeks at No. 1 was 1992’s “The Bodyguard” and “I Will Always Love You” (Whitney Houston).
“Dos Oruguitas” maintains the No. 2 position on the Latin Streaming Songs and Latin Digital Sales Songs charts for the second consecutive week. Previously, the track held the No. 1 position on the Latin Streaming Songs chart for 5 consecutive weeks and the Latin Digital Sales chart for 3 consecutive weeks.
Read the Billboard 200 story here and the Hot 100 story here.
Additional highlights include:
· At TikTok, sounds from the album have over 25.8B views, with over 10.5M creations (life to date).
· The music of Encanto has over 3.5B streams.
· “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 and holds its No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Song Consumption, Top Audio Streams and Top Video Streams charts. The song also holds the #1 Top Song and #1 Top Music Video positions at YouTube. The video has over 393M combined views to date.
· “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is #32* at Mainstream Top 40 and #26* Adult Top 40 radio formats.
· “Dos Oruguitas” is No. 2 on Billboard’s Latin Streaming Songs, No. 2 on Billboard’s Latin Digital Song Sales and No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Song chart. The combined videos have over 65M views.
· “Surface Pressure” has over 257M combined video views and is No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
· Encanto Soundtrack is #1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums US chart, #1 on Amazon Albums Chart, #1 on Apple Music’s Album Chart and #1 on iTunes Albums Chart.
· In the UK, the soundtrack has been #1 on the UK Official Compilation and UK Official Soundtrack Charts for eight consecutive weeks. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is #1 on the UK Singles Chart for the sixth consecutive week.
· In Canada, the soundtrack is No. 1 on Billboard’s Canadian Albums chart for the fifth consecutive week and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Canadian Top 200 Song Consumption chart for the fifth consecutive week.
Disney’s “Encanto” is now streaming on Disney+ and in theaters and is available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. Listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and Germaine Franco discuss the songs and score of “Encanto” on a new episode of Disney’s For Scores podcast here and enjoy the music featured on the DisneyHitsPlaylist. The Encanto vinyl album can be pre-ordered here.
Multi-platinum selling pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer unveil their new single “COMPLETE MESS” via BMG – listen HERE. The anthemic single aptly balances an expansive, epic vibe with a contemporary pop sensibility. The band teased the song late last week on socials which sparked an immediate frenzy online, trending worldwide, as fans eagerly await new music. Additionally, the single heralds the band’s soon-to-be-announced fifth studio album, which will be released independently in partnership with BMG.
The release comes alongside its music video – directed by Lauren Dunn (Kali Uchis, 070 Shake, Jack White) and creative direction by Tyler Serebreni of Other Half Creative – which acts as a visual extension of the song, characterized by sequences that take on a ethereal, dreamlike quality that perfectly reflect the nature of the track. You can watch it on Youtube HERE and the video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
The track was created during a writing trip in Joshua tree and is the first song to be entirely written and produced by the band, with Michael handling the production. “For this record we realized if you want something done that truly represents how you feel, you’ve got to do it yourselves. We wanted that expansive sound that we naturally gravitate towards when we play together, so we had to learn how to record that,” states the group. “This new music is so authentically us. It’s exactly the kind of music we want to be making right now and it’s a good song to be able to reconnect to our fans after such a long time of not releasing music. We can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on.”
The song’s title references a fan favorite tee-shirt Luke used to wear, but the lyrics go far deeper, reflecting on the worthwhile chaos of a relationship. The single was perfected over several recording sessions at Rancho V in Joshua Tree, Michael’s own home studio and Dragonfly Creek in Malibu and simultaneously showcases the strength of Michael’s production and the bands song writing. The track with its mature and anthemic sound, highlights the bands evolution, now in their 11th year as a band, and represents a moment of authentic growth while also teasing what’s to come on their forthcoming album.
Additionally, the band is set to kick off their 2022 World Tour this summer. The North American run will begin on Saturday, June 11 in Vancouver, BC, making stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville and more before wrapping in St. Louis, MO on July 24. Tickets are available now at 5sos.com/tour.
5SOS 2022 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: Sat Jun 11 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre Sun Jun 12 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater Tue Jun 14 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion Thu Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Fri Jun 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium Sat Jun 18 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre Mon Jun 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre Wed Jun 22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Fri Jun 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park Sat Jun 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Sun Jun 26 – Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Tue Jun 28 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP Thu Jun 30 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater Fri Jul 01 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park Sun Jul 03 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre Tue Jul 05 – Washington D.C. – The Anthem Wed Jul 06 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at The Mann Fri Jul 08 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena Sat Jul 09 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion Sun Jul 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Pavilion Tue Jul 12 – New York City, NY – Pier 17
Wed July 13 – New York City, NY – Pier 17 Fri Jul 15 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park Sat Jul 16 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Mon Jul 18 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center Wed Jul 20 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Thu Jul 21 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sat Jul 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory Sun Jul 24 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Following three sold-out shows at London’s Lafayette, British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, has just released his first single of 2022 ‘SPACE MAN’, available now on all streaming platforms via Parlophone/Elektra Records. Sam has quickly become a reliable name when it comes to releasing songs of depth, honesty and quality and the new single is an exciting taster of what’s to come this year.
‘SPACE MAN’ is richly raw, as Sam describes what the world would be like if he was an astronaut, in the dreamiest sense. His authentic lyrics are paired perfectly with the gravelly voice that makes Sam Ryder’s music so remarkable. Sam Ryder’s bold music is storytelling refracted through a universal lens, it’s reminiscent of Elton John’s work, a bouncy pop anthem full of both fun and deeply personal lyrics.
The Essex based singer-songwriter has been making sure he remains true to his art since the industry spotlight fell on him. The meteoric rise was caused by the viral hit ‘Whirlwind’ that was uploaded online without any expectations and any anticipation of what was to follow. The voice behind it was completely new to the premise of where writing a great song might lead him. Even now he’d tell you that he’s still slowly working it all out, but this new single sounds as fully realised and confident as any in recent memory.
In a time where the world was plunged into darkness in 2020, Sam Ryder found his light through music, this led him to post cover versions of his favourite tracks online. Consequently, this was picked up and shared by the likes of Justin Bieber, Sia and Alicia Keys – just to name a few, from there on in, life changed for the musician.
Following a stellar two-years in which his much-loved ‘The Sun’s Gonna Rise’ anthemic EP became a worldwide hit. Gathering 100m+ global streams, 18m on social media, Sam has become a household music name on TikTok and even appearing on Ellen Show, BBC Newsbeat and unanimous support from tastemakers.
Sam has spent the last few months writing and recording original songs with some of the finest writers and producers from around the world which are set to continue his meteoric rise.
The 3rd Album [Be Together], ‘BLUE LOVE’ presented by BTOB who is about to begin their second chapter
BTOB, who has reunited after 4 years, releases their 3rd Album [Be Together]. With the 10th anniversary of their debut, BTOB who has captivated the hearts of the audience through their Well-Made music is soon to open up a spectacular second chapter with the most ‘BTOB-like’ music.
The 3rd Album [Be Together] by BTOB is an album that conveys the message of being together forever by reflecting on the emotions and memories of the moments spent together. The title track ‘The Song’ continues the sentiment of the series ‘Missing You’, ‘Only one for me’, and ‘Beautiful Pain’, and sings of a love that will not change over time as candidly as the title itself. In addition, the atmosphere and emotions of the tracks the members wrote themselves will evoke spring nostalgia for many listeners who have been waiting for BTOB’s music.
BTOB defines ‘BLUE’ as ‘LOVE’ through their 3rd Album [Be Together]. ‘BLUE LOVE’ that BTOB aims to express can be seen from the visual mood of the album. The teaser images of the ‘Be Love’ version completed with a blue ocean contain the distant sentiment of the end of a cold winter, and the teaser images of the ‘Be Blue’ version with full-bloomed flowers express the enthusiasm of anticipation for a green spring. The music video aesthetically depicts deep longing and bursting excitement as the members connected by music and letters with memories gather and sing together.
BTOB is back with [Be Together], an album with their heartwarming sincerity as always. We hope that the blue love will resonate through BTOB’s ‘The Song’ that will paint the upcoming spring.
01. Intro : The Trace
Composed, Arranged by Hyun Sik Lim
This is a track that describes how fast time flies with dreamy piano sounds and footsteps from the season. BTOB who has been walking on a journey as long as 10 years, their Spring, which was their beginning has returned.
02. The Song
Composed by Hyun Sik Lim, MosPick
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by MosPick, Hyun Sik Lim
As singing is what BTOB has been acknowledged, the title of the track, ‘The Song’ is a song itself which they are most confident with. People listen to songs to reminisce and think of others. Whether it is a happy or sad memory, as time passes it all becomes a part of their reminiscence and this is a song that encompasses all that nostalgia and lonely emotion which everyone could relate to.
It contains what BTOB wanted to tell fans who have waited for a long time. LIM HYUNSIK who wrote ‘Missing You’ and producing team MosPick who wrote ‘It’s Okay’ joined forces and produce BTOB’s signature ballad that is more mature and complete in its quality.
‘The Song’ will melt everyone’s ears and heart with its lyrical and sincere sound with BTOB’s voice.
03. Blooming Day
Composed by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, Geon Woo Kim
Lyrics by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by AFTRSHOK, Geon Woo Kim
‘Blooming Day’ is a groovy and trendy ballad song that sings about cold spring at the end of winter with a beautiful piano melody and emotive vocals. Especially pop infected melody and rap style, and rich string sound are highlights of the song and the dramatic mood is enhanced as the song progresses towards the end.
Let’s find out a story of BTOB and Melody who are ready to start welcoming a new excitement at the end of a long farewell.
04. Be Together
Composed by Hyun Sik Lim, David Kang
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by David Kang
‘Be Together’ is a R&B soul track that is written by David Kang, who is acknowledged for songwriting and arrangement style of an elegant and rich pop vibe, and LIM HYUNSIK. BTOB’s more solid and mature voice on a twelve-eight rhythm will make your heart beat fast.
“This is our endless story.”
05. My Way
Composed, Arranged by Jae Woo Seo, Hyun Sik Lim
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, Jae Woo Seo, Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
‘My Way’ is a Hip-hop track tinted with R&B elements, that conveys a positive and hopeful message about life until now and ahead. Instead of packing the song with techniques, each members’ unique and serene vocals, the analog synth and the fuzzy vintage electric guitar sound makes the song to be impressive.
06. Whiskey
Composed by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, Geon Woo Kim
Lyrics by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by AFTRSHOK, Geon Woo Kim
The song ‘Whiskey’ is a track that captures listeners to be mesmerized by its sensual and sexy charms with its groovy rhythm. On top of ear-catching bassline, dynamic rap and rhythmical vocals along with the powerful chorus might make you feel tipsy with its glass of whiskey-like sound.
07. Interlude : Re
Composed, Arranged by Hyun Sik Lim
In a big narrative of the 3rd album “Be Together“, ‘Intro : The Trace’, ‘Outro : Encore’ and ‘Interlude : Re’ in the middle together elevates the degree of completion of the album.
Simple yet brain-melting piano melody lets listeners feel diverse emotions.
08. Lonely
Composed by Hyun Sik Lim, MosPick
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by MosPick, Hyun Sik Lim
’Lonely’ is a song that consists of feelings of loneliness that everyone feels. The pain of reflecting on the past is expressed with BTOB’s unique style with the majestic string sound making it sound almost as if you are listening to classical music.
The senses of voidness, poignancy, sadness and irreplaceable loneliness are expressed with BTOB’s vocals which allows many people to feel empathy with the song.
09. Dance With Me
Composed, Arranged by Hyun Sik Lim, Jae In Lee (ZAYSTIN), Sang Wook Han
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, Jae In Lee (ZAYSTIN), Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Dance With Me?
10. Higher
Composed by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, Gi Beom Park
Lyrics by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by AFTRSHOK
‘Higher’ is a dance track that is full of wild energy with a powerful beat accompanied by dynamic electric guitar. The melody and the rap that cries out allow the song to be in stereo and diverse.
11. Thank You
Composed by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, JOSEPH K
Lyrics by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by AFTRSHOK, JOSEPH K
‘Thank You’ is an attractive pop song with a sweet chord progression and a trendy structure. BTOB wishes to express thankfulness in this song with a mellow sound and warm tone.
Life is too short to be unhappy. What if everyone could live with a smile with a little bit more generous heart.
12. It’s All Good
Composed by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), AFTRSHOK, Geist Way
Lyrics by Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
Arranged by AFTRSHOK, Geist Way
‘It’s All Good’ is a song with refreshing sound with soft harmony and hopeful lyrics which the lyrical melody of the chorus part warms the heart of listeners.
When you need less than more, the song wishes to be a shelter for people with weary souls.
13. Outro : Encore
Composed, Arranged by Hyun Sik Lim, VINCENZO
Lyrics by Hyun Sik Lim, VINCENZO, Min Hyuk Lee (HUTA), Peniel
After the curtain falls there’s a small tremor that slowly started in the dark and silence and the scared heart becomes filled with shinning light, and we promise and sing a song to be forever together again.
Starting with quiet piano performance, various instruments gradually fill the space. In the second half of the song, the members’ chanting and ad-lib contain the album’s final narrative, and it ends by illustrating the mixed emotions at the end of the waiting and the beginning of a new start.
If ‘The Song’ was carrying a message “I’ll call you”, the album’s outro, ‘Encore’, is telling a message to “Call me”, and these messages finally come together to complete the name of the album, “Be Together”. They will continue to leave their traces together.
Role Model (a.k.a. Tucker Pillsbury) releases his brand-new single entitled “if jesus saves, she’s my type” along with the music video. The upbeat track debuted yesterday with Role Model featured on the cover of New Music Daily on Apple Music. It will also be included on his upcoming debut album, Rx. The album is an extremely dynamic body of work with an underlying message about the power of a woman, layered with elements of religion, sex and love. Rx is due out on April 8thjust ahead of Role Model’s performance at this year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, and it is available for pre-save now. “if jesus saves, she’s my type” is also available now at all digital retail providers via Interscope Records.
Role Model says about the track, “As much as I love being alone, I think even the strongest people have a breaking point. I spent years completely alone and got to a point where I needed help, which later came in the form of a girl, who I fell in love with. This song is that stage of desperation that I felt could be compared to the way some people find God. When you’re on your knees just begging for something or someONE. It sets up the album perfectly.”
The music video, directed by Dylan Knight, is fun, playful, and theatrical. Tucker stars as a small town’s local pastor who is convinced he has found God in the shape of a beautiful girl. Role Model’s energy is magnetic as he preaches to the church when suddenly in walks a girl, like a metaphorical Jesus, wearing a short denim skirt and hoop earrings. The chemistry between the girl and Tucker builds as he tries to impress her by showing off his dance skills. They eventually break out into a choreographed routine and the congregation leaps to their feet to praise what seems like the second coming of Jesus. To Role Model, God is a woman.
Tucker Pillsbury assembles, disassembles, and reassembles different vibes, sounds, and emotions into Role Model. One moment, he’s crooning about his crush’s earrings over crunchy chords. The next, he’s spitting bars about staying home. Either way, the intimacy of his songwriting beckons connection. You’ll experience doubt, anxiety, infatuation, and even love right next to him. His story kicked into high gear back in 2017. Following the Soundcloud success of “Cocaine Babe” and “Girl In New York,” he earned the respect of late idol Mac Miller and Benny Blanco. Trading Maine for California, he made waves with the oh, how perfect EP in 2019, generating tens of millions of streams on “hello,” “notice me” [feat. BENEE], and “that’s just how it goes.” A year later, his momentum only increased with the follow-up our little angel EP. The single “blind” eclipsed 64 million Spotify streams, while coup de main hailed it as “must-listen.” The Line of Best Fit praised his “songs with tenderness and Gen Z apathy.” After gathering nearly 437 million streams and receiving acclaim from HYPEBEAST, DIY, Earmilk, and many more, he illuminates every side of himself on his most recent singles “forever&more” and “death wish”.
Today, Japanese cultural and fashion icon, NIGO, reveals a new single and music video entitled “Want It Bad” [feat. Kid Cudi] via Victor Victor Worldwide/Republic Records. Listen to “Want It Bad”—HERE. Watch the music video for “Want It Bad”—HERE. It charges the way for the arrival of his upcoming album, I Know Nigo, which is set for release on March 25th. NIGO and Pharrell notably serve as the album’s executive producers.
“Want It Bad” charges forward on a pulsating bass line before Cudi’s otherworldly warbling vocals take hold on the hook. It pops off as an irresistible and intergalactic banger. In the music video, Nigo and Cudi whip around Paris in a high-speed sportscar before turning up at a house party.
To set the stage for this chapter, he unleashed “Arya” [feat. A$AP Rocky]. Right out of the gate, it amassed over 7.9 million Spotify streams and counting. Earning widespread acclaim, The FADER raved, “both Nigo’s beat and A$AP‘s bars take us back to the late aughts, Rocky’s salad days and a simpler time in hip-hop overall,” and OnesToWatch described it as “exactly what the world needed from the collaboration between Nigo and A$AP Rocky.” Stereogum noted, “Rocky raps over moody pianos with a crispy bounce in his voice, and he sounds like he’s having fun.” Meanwhile, HYPEBEAST applauded, “Starting with angelic looping piano chords, A$AP Rocky comes in with the hard-hitting bass drums that carry the track. Riding the piano heavy beat accented by tittering hi-hats and choice snare hits, Rocky delivers three verses and infectious chorus lines.”
I Know Nigo will be Nigo’s first musical body of work in nearly two decades.
NIGO continues to make headlines. He recently led his debut show in Paris as artistic director for KENZO, with an audience that included Pharrell, Ye, Julia Fox, Tyler the Creator, PushaT, and GUNNA, among others. The show also gave the audience an exclusive preview of the album, showcasing features from A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Kid Cudi, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Teriyaki Boyz, TylertheCreator and LilUziVert as announced by NIGOlast month. Snippets of the new music went viral and trended on Twitter immediately following the show’s debut and accumulated over a million plays on clips that were shared across the platform.
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