Bulacan-based alternative rock band Saliw has released a new music video for their song, "Mananatili," a moving tribute to the memory of a loved one who has passed away. The song's emotional lyrics and soaring melody capture the pain and heartache of losing someone dear, while also offering hope and comfort in the face of grief. With "Mananatili," Saliw has created a musical masterpiece that speaks to the universal experience of losing someone we love.   The song's haunting verses echoes the feelings of longing and regret that often accompany such a loss, while its tender chorus offer a glimpse of the happy memories that sustain us in difficult times. "We wrote this song as a way to honor the memory of Al and Bon's fathers, Jayson's little brother, and Lei's grandmother who all passed away," Saliw said. "It was a difficult and emotional process, but also cathartic and healing.   We hope that listeners who are going through a similar experience will find comfort in this song and that it will remind them that they are not alone in their grief."   The song's music video, directed by Von Ryan de Lacy, is a touching ode to an elderly man's love for his deceased wife. The song's poignant lyrics and soulful melody capture the pain and loneliness of grief, while the music video adds a powerful visual dimension to the story. It features images of the couple reflecting on memories, interspersed with shots of nature and the passing of time.   The song is available now on all major streaming platforms, and fans can also watch the music video on The Last C's official YouTube channel. For more information about Saliw and their music, please like and follow them on all social media platforms.    

 New partnership will grant Mint students access to educational workshops and discounted distribution plans while providing TuneCore artists with access to Mint’s studio facilities (Manila, Philippines) DATE - In the Philippines, musicians and singers can be found anywhere. What sets them apart is that such talent is not only ingrained in them from birth, but also because Filipinos, as a culture, are in love with music. As artists work to find success, the rise of digital music services has helped democratize the music industry, providing more opportunities for these artists to be heard and find their fans. TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—aims to provide access to music distribution services for independent artists at all stages of their careers, helping to further reduce industry gatekeeping, and ensure self-releasing artists can get their music out into the world. Their latest endeavor to support the next generation of Filipino music and music creators is a monumental partnership with Mint College, the only school in the Philippines offering a degree in Music Business. The new partnership between TuneCore and Mint College serves both companies’ goals of expanding educational programs for creators and facilitating opportunities for student musicians to pursue careers in music. As the leading creative school offering programs such as Music Business, Multimedia, and Film, Mint provides students with a solid foundation on which to build their careers. TuneCore enhances the student experience by exposing them to real world wisdom via lectures and workshops led by industry experts. This will also allow them to flex their musical muscles under the guidance of people who have not only ridden the waves of the music industry, but who have helped shape it as well.  Mint College’s Executive Vice President Hendrik Kiamzon commented, “We already have a lot of advantages, given the kind of education our students have from their professors coming from the music business industry. The partnership with TuneCore is just one more thing that legitimizes our cross-disciplinary approach.”   This alliance also addresses one of the bigger challenges facing aspiring musicians: catching that crucial first break. “One of our missions is to do our part to drive emerging markets to maturity across the region.  By partnering with Mint College, we aim to bridge the gap between aspiring student musicians and the music industry,” explains TuneCore’s head for Southeast Asia, Cyrus Chen on what they bring to the table. “We will provide networking and performance opportunities, mentorship, and workshops for the students, among many other initiatives.” This is a testament to TuneCore’s mission in providing the most innovative and expansive suite of digital music services to artists at all stages of their careers around the world. The partnership between TuneCore and Mint College was signed, sealed, and delivered at a ceremonial signing at Mint’s new satellite campus in Ortigas. Cyrus was joined by Believe’s Country Head for the Philippines, Georgette Tengco, while Kiamzon was joined by Mint College’s Frankie Endriga, Board Director, and Mony Romana, Program Head of Marketing. This formalized an initiative that is potentially lifechanging for many student musicians. Tengco commented, “Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists in the digital world via the solutions they need to grow their audience at every stage of their career. Arming student musicians with the right tools from the very start, while helping ensure that they are free to do what they are passionate about. Simultaneously, we open doors to opportunities that were previously only available to professional musicians. This partnership aims to do all that for the students of Mint College. The combined forces of Believe, TuneCore, and Mint will allow for a greater network to bring these aspiring talents closer to their dreams and ambitions in the music industry.”This initiative of TuneCore follows on the heels of innovative programs that they have recently launched in support of self-releasing artists. The first is the Unlimited Release plan, which allows artists the greatest flexibility in releasing music at an affordable price. while refining their sound. This is followed closely by the introduction of GCash as a payment method on the platform as part of TuneCore’s localization efforts for the Philippines. Lastly, they recently presented their latest feature launch – Splits.TuneCore takes into account the importance of collaboration in making music. This is, oftentimes, the key ingredient in making a hit record. At the same time, this can also lead to discord among the collaborators when it comes time to divide royalty splits. The Splits feature introduces an efficient solution to this, allowing the artists to input royalty percentages for each collaborator, and providing automatic payouts along with comprehensive payout details. Artists are able to easily edit their splits at any time, adding or removing collaborators, and updating percentages. This will allow more time to focus on their music. Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore, explained further, “Our goal is to make our artists’ lives easier so that they can focus on making music. For years, self-releasing artists at all stages of their careers have been required to take on additional support roles to sustain their artistic endeavors. By offering splits, TuneCore artists can now spend less time being accountants and more time making great music.” From every stage in an artist’s journey, TuneCore, alongside Believe, hopes to bring creativity in music to fruition. Arming the next generation of Filipino artists with a solid educational foundation, via the Mint College partnership, is what will redefine and reshape how the future of the industry will look. With ample support via innovative tools and programs, there is nothing but greatness ahead for these artists. ****FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bong Andres(insert designation)[email protected] Elizabeth S. TimbolPR [email protected] About Believe:Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe’s passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group’s global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Its 1,650 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including Believe, TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack, AllPoints, Ishtar and Byond. Believe is listed on compartment A of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9). www.believe.com About TuneCore: TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent, and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games, and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, and Atlanta, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore across 5 continents. www.tunecore.com. About MINT College:MINT College offers a cross-disciplinary approach strictly adhering to international standards, with programs in business, arts, and technology. Thriving in an immersive and collaborative environment, MINT College students engage in activities that have real-world applications beyond the theoretical framework. MINT takes pride in the diversity of its student community—letting them learn from one another, as well as from faculty and individual experiences. College bachelor’s degrees are housed under its School of Business Programs: Music Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Fashion Management & Design track under Entrepreneurship; School of Design and Visual Arts: Multimedia, Film & Video, Performing Arts; School of Technology: Computer Science, Information Technology. Senior High school tracks include Arts and Design, STEM, HUMSS, Accounting, Business, and Management, and General Academics. For working professionals, MINT also offers Continuing Education and Certificate programs. Campuses are located in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, and Ortigas East, Pasig City, Philippines. www.mintcollege.com

There is a new wave amongst the youth in hiphop that is taking over the world through a quiet storm. Its animated, filled with gut wrenching lyrics, full of energy, a groove like no other and a familiarity to the nature of gangster rap. Leading the way are gang-affiliated groups but making a loud noise in the Manila Drill hiphop scene is TriFluoride - a rap trio composed of BL, Strict and Yung Youz.   TriFluoride hails from Carmona by way of Zamboanga, they mean to takeover the drill scene with their lyrics, music and their constant output for the community. What started out as young kids skating, playing video games, their common struggles and love for the music - TriFluoride is set to make waves for Drill Hiphop. Drill Hiphop speaks to the youth. It has its own dance moves, which if you know - is very inclusive, different from how the lyrics portray it and fun. Hiphop music’s freshness in the 80’s, is this years Drill. It’s still about having fun and building with your community.   These kids speak their native dialect - Tausug; on their next tracks plus they rap in English and Tagalog. Showing their strength in relating to people and being a voice of a region south of the Philippines.        Last May 1, 2023 they launched their third single and music video “Bloody Mary” in Cirqua Makati to a packed crowd. Alongside them were their counterparts who opened for them - 4116, ES Fellas, GBG ZA, Lightskeen Baby, Macaria Hustla, Red Gang, Throwout Gang, Wuzgood Music all came to perform. Morobeats then came out to perform as well lead by Fateeha, JMara and Med Messiah. It was a gathering where we saw TriFluoride’s “Bloody Mary” music video for the first time directed by Matthew “Alex” Wojciechowski (The Strict Goose) with the brilliance of Eyad Sayeed of Cereal Clicker behind the camera and the crowd loved it! DJ Waffster, FR:(WN and DJ Vance provided the soundscapes for the night. The show was hosted by none other but Rekta Sa Kalye’s very own, Droppout. There were also sighting of Syke, J. Estacio from Hella Solid, Ghost Worldwide, STPHN and more just to show you these kids have a grasp of what they are about to become. The event was sponsored by The Hundred Percent, a local fashion & lifestyle brand. Drill music is all about the energy and groove of the youth. “We find connection through Drill Hiphop and share the same bond with each other.” says Yung Youz. Times are changing - with hiphop as the current pop culture and we give this generation such control of their lives early on. With lyrics bent on getting your chick, how one is better than the other has always been a typical limeric in hiphop worldwide. For TriFluoride, their music helps them get through their anxieties and project a new version of an old ‘the world is mine’ energy. It is important that the new generation of rappers find themselves ready to ride any wave, as BL would put it “I’ve done R&B songs before, but I fell in love with Drill - but we know how to adapt.” Pinoy hiphop will continue to surprise casual listeners but keep the die-hard’s optimistic.   TriFluoride has release songs “War”, “Macarena” and now “Bloody Mary” is distributed by Neumont Records. Bloody Mary will be out on digital streaming platforms soon. You can check out their music videos out on YouTube just search “TRIFLUORIDE”.  Follow, like and share TriFluoride on their socials:   Facebook.com/TriFluoride404 Instagram.com/TriFluoride_  

The much-anticipated Coachella-inspired music festival, "RAKRAKAN FESTIVAL 2023," will take place on June 10 and 11, 2023, in Clark Global City, Pampanga. They officially revealed their final band lineups and stages. The annual music festival in the Philippines, which covers a diverse spectrum of music genres such as rock, metal, hip-hop, OPM, pop, and others, continues to pique the interest of music fans worldwide.RAKRAKAN Festival's official band lineup release has a superb lineup of established musicians and young talent. This year's RAKRAKAN aims to be a memorable experience for music enthusiasts of all interests and inclinations. The festival's lineup becomes more dynamic with each batch release, creating a vibrant and exciting ambiance for attendees.RAKRAKAN 2023 has three major stages: PEACE, LOVE, and MOSH STAGE.LOVE stage performers for day 1 will be RICO BLANCO, ZILD, DILAW, DIONELA, BANDANG LAPIS, CARISA, MOONSTAR88, GRACENOTE, 6 CYCLEMIND, and IMAGO. UNIQUE, BLASTER, ADIE, MRLD, DECEMBER AVENUE, SILENT SANCTUARY, KEAN, MAGNUS HAVEN, KIYO for day 2, and many more will bring the fire to the LOVE stage in the 2-day event.FRANCO, GREYHOUNDZ, WILABALIW, TYPECAST, BASTI ARTADI, RAZORBACK, THE YOUTH PILIPINAS, SIAKOL, and WUDS will perform on the MOSH stage on Day 1, and URBANDUB, MAYONNAISE, TUBERO, QUESO, CHELSEA ALLEY, CHICOSCI, DONG ABAY, 123 PIKIT, SAYDIE, and PHILIA for Day 2, and expect more!PEACE stage Day 1 performer will be CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE VOWELS THEY ORBIT, HEY JUNE, SIMILAR SKY, BETTER DAYS, NEVERTHELESS, SUNDAYSPECIAL, MOM'S CAKE, PEDICAB, and YUN. For Day 2, there will be C H N D T R, WRITTEN BY THE STARS, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT, CALLE ONSE, THE CHONGKEYS MUSIC, LION and THE SCOUTS, SAGIP ADIK FOUNDATION COMBO, ENGKANTO, BROWNMAN REVIVAL, JAH DELA CRUZ, and a lot more for these stages!It's not just about the final line-up of bands and performers, but about the entire two days of experience and exciting activities at the 2023 RAKRAKAN Festival, where you can camp, listen to music, go on fun rides, learn to skate, or perform and be discovered on the open jam stage, among other exciting activities!Make sure to avail your tickets now also to secure your spot in our FREE BUS TRANSPO point-to-point (Manila-Clark-Manila) to enjoy HASSLE-FREE LONG WEEKEND ADVENTURE for those who have purchased 2-day tickets in any category: GEN AD, VIP, S-VIP. For free transportation, terms & conditions apply!Tickets are still available at affordable prices: General admission tickets now at P1199 while VIP tickets are priced at P1999, and S-VIP tickets at P2999. All ticket types provide access to all festival activities. Tickets are now also available via Lazada and Shopee. Stay tuned for updates via the festival's official website www.rakrakanfestival.com and social media accounts to discover more thrilling additions and secure your spot at RAKRKAN Festival 2023.

RAKRKAN Festival, the highly anticipated music extravaganza set to take place in Clark Global City, Pampanga this coming June 10 and 11, 2023, is thrilled to announce the release of multiple additional batches of band line-ups for its upcoming event. The festival, known for its diverse and eclectic mix of music genres, continues to build excitement among music enthusiasts nationwide.?The newly revealed band line-up batches showcase a stellar selection of renowned artists, emerging talent, and beloved fan favorites. This year’s RAKRKAN promises an unforgettable EXPERIENCE, catering to music lovers of all tastes and preferences. With each batch release, the festival's lineup becomes increasingly dynamic, ensuring a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for attendees.Performers on day 1 will be RICO BLANCO, ZILD, DECEMBER AVENUE, BANDANG LAPIS, DIONELA, DILAW, GRACENOTE, MOONSTAR 88, JUST HUSH, IMAGO, CARISSA, TANYA MARKOVA, THIS BAND, BARBIE ALMALBIS, CHOCOLATE FACTORY, SIAKOL, THE YOUTH, WUDS, BASTI ARTADI, GREYHOUNDZ, RAZORBACK, WILABALIW, TYPECAST, FRANCO, VALLEY OF CHROME, BANDA NI KLEGGY, JUST HUSH, and more!While ADIE, UNIQUE, BLASTER SILONGA, MRLD, KEAN CIPRIANO, MAYONNAISE, SUNKISSED LOLA, MAGNUS HAVEN, OMAR BALIW, MIKE SWIFT, ZAE, KIYO, SILENT SANCTUARY, ALEX BRUCE, SYD HARTHA, DIONE, MARYAZRK, BROWNMAN REVIVAL. THE CHONGKEYS, DONG ABAY, TUBERO, 123 PIKIT, CHELSEAY ALLEY, QUESO, CHICOSCI, SAYDIE, PHILIA, EVEN, URBANDUB, P.O.T. will bring fire to the stage for day 2 of the event.To further enhance the festival EXPERIENCE, organizers have announced Free Point to Point - Bus Transportation for those who purchased 2-DAY tickets for GEN AD, VIP, AND S-VIP only, adding to the surprises in event. But slots are limited, so the fans are persuaded to avail tickets now to secure their spots.Tickets are still available on its affordable prices: General admission tickets now at P1199 while VIP tickets are priced at P1999, and S-VIP tickets at P2999. All ticket types provide access to all festival activities. Tickets are now also available via Lazada and Shopee. Stay tuned for updates via the festival's official website www.rakrakanfestival.com and social media accounts to discover more thrilling additions and secure your spot at RAKRKAN Festival 2023.

Are you ready for the ultimate music festival experience? Rakrakan Festival is here and it's bigger and better than ever before! With an incredible lineup and an early bird promo that can't be beat, this is the event you've been waiting for. Secure your tickets today and get ready to rock out! ???   Grab your chance to experience the ultimate music festival with Rakrakan Festival's early bird promo! Enjoy discounted rates on two-day passes until supplies last, with prices starting at P999 for general admission, P1799 for VIP, and P2599 for S-VIP, all of which give you access to all activities. Plus, upgrades are available for tickets purchased for the postponed Rakrakan Festival 2020. Don't miss out on never-before-seen acts like camping while slamming to the beat, rap battles between acts, wrestling wits and words, skate competitions, and more!   Rakrakan Festival has been the go-to music festival for rock and roll fans in the Philippines since its inception in 2013. The festival has since grown bigger and bolder, attracting tens of thousands of music enthusiasts from all over the country and beyond.   Get your early bird tickets now and join the ultimate music experience at Rakrakan Festival 2023: 2 days of Peace, Love, and Music! ?   For more information and updates, visit www.rakrakanfestival.com and follow Rakrakan Festival on all social media platforms.