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AME has officially released Kwentong Barbero , a seven-track album that tackles the unfiltered realities of everyday Filipino life. As one of the few active blues bands in the local music scene, AME takes the genre to a thrilling new place through its riveting balance of classic blues sound, ‘70s psychedelic rock, and contemporary punk edge. Redefining OPM with their eclectic sound and personality, Kwentong Barbero delivers a record wity easygoing charm and confidence. The retro-modern album features previously released singles “ Ipagpatawad Mo ,” “ Hala Bira ,” and “ Palaboy ,” alongside four new tracks ready to hit hard and stay with the listeners until the final note. From the urban grit of “ BluKolar ” to the poignant farewell in “ Langit ,” the record paints vibrant stories of love, survival, identity, and hope into anthems that cut across generations. “BluKolar,” in particular, connects the album to broader themes of labor, migration, and resilience, grounding AME’s music in th...

  Following the radiant charm of their critically acclaimed debut DEFINITELY LOVE! , ALYSON returns to the spotlight with AFTER OURS —a sonically ambitious sophomore album released via Offshore Music Philippines .  ALYSON’s second full-length album lingers in the aftermath of a romantic connection, exploring uncertainty after intimacy, the temptation that complicates devotion, and the painful realization that love endures not through perfection but through choice. Embracing a more sophisticated approach to songwriting and production, AFTER OURS treats the art of listening to albums as a sanctimonious experience, with each track carefully sequenced and every detail presented with intentionality at every level.  In an era increasingly dominated by algorithmic design and standalone singles, ALYSON wants listeners to rediscover the beauty of experiencing albums as complete bodies of work that are meant to be lived through in sequence, with no skips. The record feels like one...

Sarah Escosora, Marte Aragon, and Bubot Manalang At an age when many people are expected to slow down, three senior citizens from Pasay City find themselves at the heart of the country’s cultural scene, reinvigorating their golden years through the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ special Front-of-House (CCP FOH) Apprenticeship Program, a simple apprenticeship program which becomes the start of a meaningful addition to their lives.  Through a partnership with the city’s Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in 2024, senior ushers Sarah Escosora, Marte Aragon and Bubot Manalang participated in the apprenticeship program which aims to open doors for older Filipinos to be an active member of the arts and culture community.  The ushering apprenticeship lasted for a month and included lectures, fieldwork, venue exposure trips, and first aid training. The seniors were immersed not only in audience management, but also in the values of culture, education, and service.  “Na...

Fresh off from the success of her last single “ Sikretong Tayo Lang May Alam ,” which entered the Spotify Viral 50 Philippines chart and surpassed a million streams within five months, SHANNi continues her upward trajectory with the release of her new single “ Teleserye ”—out via Sony Music Entertainment .  Driven by conversational lyrics and emotionally poignant storytelling, the alt-pop newcomer pours her heart out on betrayal and manipulation that comes from toxic relationships and friendships. On “Teleserye,” she paints a familiar portrait of having endured chaos in silence before ultimately finding the courage to walk away and find her peace in the process. SHANNi explains, “ Teleserye feels like a huge step for me creatively and emotionally. After the success of “ Sikretong Tayo Lang May Alam ,” I realized I wanted to become more fearless when it comes to storytelling and expressing vulnerability in my music. With this release, I became more intentional about writing from a ...

P-Pop girl group VVINK embraces a clear and deliberate artistic statement in It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album , a 14-track record released under FlipMusic . More than a collection of meticulously produced, summer pop anthems, the project arrives with a cohesive sonic and emotional narrative meant to be experienced from beginning to end. Built around the phrase “It Starts With A Wink,” the debut full-length album draws from the idea of a secret signal between people: an unspoken understanding that instantly creates connection. In the same way, the record represents the familiar emotions, humor, awkwardness, friendships, and vulnerabilities that define young Filipino adulthood, creating a communal listening experience that sounds unmistakably Filipino in every sense. In an era increasingly dominated by streaming and short-form virality, It Starts With A Wink – The First Full Album stands out for capturing youthful memories with uplifting effervescence: honed by carefree and...