Calebral just released their latest music video for their latest single, "Gala" on Monday, August 3, 2020 at their official YouTube channel.
Due to Covid-19... moreCalebral just released their latest music video for their latest single, "Gala" on Monday, August 3, 2020 at their official YouTube channel.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the video was shoot individually by the band members. "Gala" is directed and edited by their road manager itself, Chie Oronos.
IV of Spades' Zild Benitez opens up about quarantine life and his first solo album
2020 threw all our rule books out the window. When the magnitude of the coronavirus crisis struck, everyone in the arts industry struggled to ride it out. Months after... moreIV of Spades' Zild Benitez opens up about quarantine life and his first solo album
2020 threw all our rule books out the window. When the magnitude of the coronavirus crisis struck, everyone in the arts industry struggled to ride it out. Months after the nationwide quarantine announcement, the entertainment industry is still slowly adjusting and coming to grips with the "new normal". Some album releases have been postponed, but some chose to share their music to help them cope together with their fans.
It’s been over a year since IV of Spades' studio album "ClapClapClap!" was released to widespread acclaim. But the dedicated trio hasn't stopped just because everything else is on hold. We see Zild Benitez, Blaster Silonga, and Badjao De Castro use their platforms to promote their quarantine activities. While life has changed for the band in lockdown, Zild found a way to further enhance his craft, revealing what IVOS fans can expect from his upcoming solo album, "Homework Machine".
Manila based progressive metal quintet ORCA released the third single off of their upcoming album ‘The Invitation’ that is set to be released by the end of the year accompanied by a lyric video. The album will be a follow up to their two EPs Creation... moreManila based progressive metal quintet ORCA released the third single off of their upcoming album ‘The Invitation’ that is set to be released by the end of the year accompanied by a lyric video. The album will be a follow up to their two EPs Creation and Engender released in 2015 and 2017 respectively. This is ‘Flux’ .“There are a lot of ways to define depression. Like walking around with a dark cloud over your head, or a constant fog that will not lift no matter what you do or where you go, it's always there.Some says it's like dragging tons of bricks behind you with no rest. A feeling of a silent motionless room of chaos, debilitating thoughts without a single way to understand how to process anything or to cope with it. The point is, well, everything is pointless when you're inside the storm that we call Depression.Flux describes something that constantly changes, in a passage or movement. When we're in a state of Depression, everything changes even the things that used to be familiar to us.Depression... less
The five-piece band is the first-ever act signed by the independent record label during the quarantine period, with the contract signing held via online call in their respective homes. Present during the virtual contract signing were Universal Records General... moreThe five-piece band is the first-ever act signed by the independent record label during the quarantine period, with the contract signing held via online call in their respective homes. Present during the virtual contract signing were Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, and The Knobs members Jayr Corre (Vocalist/Bass), Marco Corre (Drums), Raffy Corre (Rhythm Guitar) Emman Lopez (Lead Guitar), and Sky Cepe (Keyboards).Universal Records Philippines General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go and The Knobs The Knobs was formed in 2011, composed of members of the Corre family and some close friends. While they have been active for many years, the band had officially set their sights on releasing original compositions after their vocalist/bassist Jayr Corre left his previous band (Eat Bulaga's Music Hero Band). The band cites Rico Blanco, Cueshe, and Silent Sanctuary as some of their musical influences.Their debut single, "Paalam" is a power rock ballad based on Corre's personal experiences about regrets over a... less
Color The Era to release new single "Balang Araw"
Color The Era ventures on emotions with his song “Balang Araw”, a song that tackles the desperation of waiting for someone you love to love you back. He embraced his emotional singer-songwriter side... moreColor The Era to release new single "Balang Araw"
Color The Era ventures on emotions with his song “Balang Araw”, a song that tackles the desperation of waiting for someone you love to love you back. He embraced his emotional singer-songwriter side which can be felt through the honesty of words and emotions being conveyed throughout the song.
Color The Era is the solo project of Ron Pangyarihan. Rooted in late-'90s alternative rock and campfire-worthy soundtracks, Ron Pangyarihan decided to make music from his vulnerable and personal reflections. Armed with an acoustic guitar and his passion to put the naked honesty of his words into sound, he started his solo project Color The Era.
Color the Era is the band to watch out for” - UDOU He made his debut with the single “Hanggang Kailan” in May 2019. Immediately after the release of his guitar-driven acoustic rock debut, Pangyarihan captured the attention of prominent record label Viva Records. With just a single song in his catalog, he secured a... less
Exclusive: SB19 drops their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Get in the Zone’
SB19 pushes the envelope of pop music with the release of their debut full-length album, Get in the Zone, out today on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music.
Mashing... moreExclusive: SB19 drops their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Get in the Zone’
SB19 pushes the envelope of pop music with the release of their debut full-length album, Get in the Zone, out today on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music.
Mashing together various music influences with top-tier production and global appeal, the nine-track release features six original compositions, along with the EDM version of “Love Goes” and two instrumental songs.
Thematically speaking, Get in the Zone maps their creative and personal journey. “It hasn’t been long since we released our debut single ‘Tilaluha,’ but prior to that, we have been training for years already,” says Sejun. “We wanted to incorporate all the things that we have experienced during trainee days into this album by putting all the emotions that we went through into our music. It was an emotional rollercoaster, but we pulled through and we hope that we get to inspire people with our story.”
The electronic producer teams up with Senara for the breakout jam of the quarantine era.
FRIDAY, 31 JULY 2020, SINGAPORE - Singapore based producer-songwriter Eve Alai has finally released “Pills and Potions,” the lead single of his upcoming debut... more
The electronic producer teams up with Senara for the breakout jam of the quarantine era.
FRIDAY, 31 JULY 2020, SINGAPORE - Singapore based producer-songwriter Eve Alai has finally released “Pills and Potions,” the lead single of his upcoming debut EP, via indie label Umami Records.
His first release with the international label features a collaboration with Sri Lankan pop artist, Senara, whose sassy but smooth vocal performance serves as a perfect balm to the track’s throbbing pulse.
Not your typical dance track, “Pills and Potions” is ready to bop its way into quarantine parties all over the world with its house-inflected beats, slinky grooves, and gleefully immaculate production. Its somber lyrics about the realities of relationships are in a different vein entirely, but somehow the contrasting effect encourages listeners to dance the pain away.
“I noticed that people love to dance to songs that address situations in love and life that are unfortunate,” Eve Alai takes into account... less
The vowels they orbit explores emotional intricacies on debut EP Filipino indie pop-rock outfit the vowels they orbit has finally released their highly anticipated EP, ang unang ikot via Sony Music Philippines.With songs that find strength in vulnerability,... moreThe vowels they orbit explores emotional intricacies on debut EP Filipino indie pop-rock outfit the vowels they orbit has finally released their highly anticipated EP, ang unang ikot via Sony Music Philippines.With songs that find strength in vulnerability, the band’s major label debut expounds on the complexities of young love from the perspective of someone who has gone through several missteps and recoveries in life. On a thematic standpoint, the lyrics shine a light on certain issues that people tend to avoid in regular conversations: the melancholic “Pasa” recalls a harrowing story of abuse; the light-hearted ditty “Selos” struggles to conceal jealousy no matter how hard the person tries; and then there’s “Kiliti,” a song about finding that perfect someone in an imperfect situation. The 5-track release offers home to fragile beings caught in the throes of love, hoping that they’ll learn from their previous mistakes and come out as better individuals after.According to the band, “all tracks... less
SINGER-SONGWRITER JEAN TAN DELIVERS DELICIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘OAK CHERRY WINE’, PRE-EMPTING UPCOMING EPJean Tan’s latest single “Oak Cherry Wine” sees her continuing strong in a signature, bluesy vein, dropping on 24 July on all major digital streaming... moreSINGER-SONGWRITER JEAN TAN DELIVERS DELICIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘OAK CHERRY WINE’, PRE-EMPTING UPCOMING EPJean Tan’s latest single “Oak Cherry Wine” sees her continuing strong in a signature, bluesy vein, dropping on 24 July on all major digital streaming platforms via Leeway. This is Jean’s third and final single before the anticipated 5-song EP is released in fall 2020, produced and arranged by Singaporean R&B artist and multi-instrumentalist Dru Chen.So is this just another love song? Definitely not. Though familiar themes of courtship and romance feature like they do in the previous singles, this is perhaps Jean’s most personal release to date. This is an ode to love, but a deeper kind – one that grows better with age, holds steady in both the valley and mountain moments. It is a lettre d'amour to the lover who decides to stay for better and worse, richer and poorer, in sickness and in health.This is after all a song born out of Jean’s own story – her personal health struggles with kidney disease... less
Juan Karlos inspires hope and strength amid the pandemic with their latest single, “BLESS Ü”
(July 24, 2020 — Manila, Philippines) OPM hit-making band Juan Karlos (stylized juan karlos) channels their inner strength with their newest single, “BLESS... moreJuan Karlos inspires hope and strength amid the pandemic with their latest single, “BLESS Ü”
(July 24, 2020 — Manila, Philippines) OPM hit-making band Juan Karlos (stylized juan karlos) channels their inner strength with their newest single, “BLESS Ü,” out on all digital and streaming worldwide this July 24, 2020 (Friday) via Island Records Philippines. The pop-R&B track delves into our collective toughness of spirit during these challenging times and hopes to ease some of our worries and fears.
The song’s uplifting message was something juan karlos strives to bring forth to the public whenever we’re faced with adversity, but more so and critically, during a health crisis with seemingly no end in sight right now. “The song, or at least the idea of it, was already made prior to the lockdown. Basically, it was just on standby. But when the pandemic happened, all gigs were cancelled,” frontman JK Labajo shares. “We thought it’d be a good idea to record something different from the music people... less
Island Records sets sail on its first home base in Southeast Asia
Get to know the international record label’s roster of established and upcoming Filipino acts.
Having earned its reputation for building a music empire that housed the discovery and management... moreIsland Records sets sail on its first home base in Southeast Asia
Get to know the international record label’s roster of established and upcoming Filipino acts.
Having earned its reputation for building a music empire that housed the discovery and management of today’s most prominent legends and stars in the music industry, Island Records is finally making its way to the local shores with the launch of its first regional headquarters in Southeast Asia.
The British-Jamaican record label is looking to reinforce its position as a global powerhouse and expand its domestic reach via Island Records Philippines, the newest subsidiary based in Manila.
In a recent virtual presser last July 21, 2020 (Tuesday), Managing Director of Universal Music Philippines Enzo Valdez takes pride of the record label’s efforts in trailblazing a new era of music culture. According to him, “Island Records is an iconic label that represents creativity, adventure, and authenticity. It celebrates artistry, individuality, and style,... less
Malaysian Lo-fi Producer OnlyM Teams Up With Asian-American Hip-Hop Artist Blahza On ‘Perfect’ FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020, SINGAPORE - Malaysian lo-fi producer OnlyM and Los Angeles-based Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza have collaborated on a brand... more Malaysian Lo-fi Producer OnlyM Teams Up With Asian-American Hip-Hop Artist Blahza On ‘Perfect’ FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2020, SINGAPORE - Malaysian lo-fi producer OnlyM and Los Angeles-based Asian-American hip-hop artist Blahza have collaborated on a brand new single ‘Perfect,’ released via Singapore-based indie label Umami Records.‘Perfect’ envelopes the listener in waves of serene melancholic vibes while it laments the pain and struggles of life and love. Perfect for crying yourself to sleep to, the emotional rap tune wistfully recalls memories of young love with fondness and newfound wisdom. Blahza shares in a statement, “This song is inspired by the relationships I had in high school. Love isn’t perfect, and leaving a relationship is okay if both of the people in the relationship are getting hurt in the process. Sometimes it’s actually selfish to stay in a bad relationship.”“I wrote the melody imagining myself in space. I felt like the very emptiness of space was like the emptiness of a person... less
After reaching more than 120,000 views on Facebook in less than a month, UE Jam Sessions’ collaborative song “Lalaban Tayo” is finally available on digital and streaming platforms worldwide via MCA Music, Inc.
Recorded and filmed in the respective... more
After reaching more than 120,000 views on Facebook in less than a month, UE Jam Sessions’ collaborative song “Lalaban Tayo” is finally available on digital and streaming platforms worldwide via MCA Music, Inc.
Recorded and filmed in the respective homes of participating members during the quarantine, “Lalaban Tayo” was written by Jenny Legaspi as a tribute to the unsung heroes of the pandemic era: the frontliners.
The song also tackles the invaluable dedication and unwavering efforts of the medical workers and volunteers in the thick of the battle against an invisible enemy.
To date, the music video has received acclaim form various media outlets in the country. Business Mirror’s Tony Maghirang praised songwriter Jenny Legaspi’s lyrics, taking note of how it “reflects that feeling of connection with the frontliners who risk their lives on the line for others day in, and day out.” The veteran music writer adds, “It’s the kind of perception that’s a vital shot in the arm. It should... less
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