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  Rising singer-songwriter Jolianne gears up for her new era in music with the release of “ I’ll Be Somebody You Want ,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment .  The R&B ballad is all about finding a genuine romantic connection with someone who isn’t afraid to embrace all facets of who you are as a person, regardless of your complexities and imperfections.  Written by Jolianne herself, the song shows strong moments of breakage and vulnerability as the Cebuana yearns for a kind of love that is patient and unconditional, yet firm enough to withstand atrocities that may come in the way.  She admits, “I wrote this about somebody who only ever loved me at my best.  But you don’t get to choose which parts of a person to love. You take the good with the bad. I want to be loved as unconditionally as I love.” “I’ll Be Somebody You Want” is produced by RJ Pineda, who is known as a keyboardist for Filipino bands such as Apartel and Brat Pack. According to Jolianne, it wa...

  JIMMY & WEESA from the group PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE delight  their fans with news of their brand new single, "Perfect," dropping on June 28th.  Beyond the success of their viral hit single as a group " Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY ," and their latest single ‘BEE-PO’ JIMMY & WEESA are now pushing boundaries and exploring their own artistic identities with their latest single "Perfect." A Love Song with Personal Touch This love song is a Jersey club beat layered with smooth R&B undertones. Fans will be thrilled to hear JIMMY take center stage on the rap verses, while WEESA delivers a catchy hook with his signature vocals.  "Perfect" goes beyond the beats. The song delves into the duo's heartfelt experiences and struggles navigating the global music scene, including their time in Japan, making the lyrics deeply relatable. Dream Team Production "Perfect" boasts a production team that's a dream come true f...

Filipino singer-songwriters Benj Pangilinan and Angela Ken channel the euphoric feeling of romantic assurance on their collaborative single “ Nandito Na Ako ,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment . The newly minted duo concocts a soothing track that balances vintage Pinoy pop songwriting with youthful appeal.  Benj reveals that during the initial stages of the song, he asked his brother Donny Pangilinan for a piece of advice  on which artist could pull off the material as part of a duet. “It was in that moment that he recommended Angela Ken,” shares the multi-talented artist. “He made me listen to her songs, and honestly, I was immediately blown away. Seconds later, I sent her a message.” Angela, on the other hand, felt surprised and excited after receiving the demo from the fast-rising newcomer. Having worked with some of the most interesting personalities and creatives on this side of mainstream and pop music, the young hitmaker immediately said yes to Benj’s pitch, as she ...

  Photo by Georgie Gibbon Fresh from the success of her debut smash single “ Forget About Us ,” global sensation  Perrie  today releases her new single “ Tears .”   “Tears” is a Motown influenced, smooth and sultry track written by multi-platinum winning producer Ido (Justin Bieber, Camilla Cabello, Shawn Mendes) and Feli Ferraro .   Perrie says, “ This song is about coming out of a bad situation and letting go of what has happened in the past. It's that point where you feel empowered, and you leave the tears behind because you've come out the other side. It’s a sultry and smooth track that I'm really excited for you all to hear.”   Perrie stepped out as a solo artist in April this year with her debut solo single ‘Forget About Us’. The single smashed straight into the Official Charts Top 10 Singles Chart, topped The Official Big Top 40 from Global for two weeks and was the No.1 UK radio airplay record for an astonishing five weeks. This month Pe...

    Photo Credit, Katie Silvester Future global pop superstar Henry Moodie has released his incredible new single, ‘bad emotions’ , via Robots & Humans (UK), Columbia Records (US) and Sony Music Entertainment . The single is accompanied by a music video which is now available. ‘bad emotions’ is Henry’s latest single taken from his upcoming EP, good old days . On “bad emotions”, Henry delivers yet another epic ballad - his exquisite vocals flourish as the crux of the new single, accompanied by sublime production that features exquisite guitars alongside stunning piano. It is beautiful and charming in equal measures, holding a deep relatability that fans and new listeners will no doubt resonate with. The single is accompanied by a beautiful video directed by Joel Barney , and together they demonstrate once again why Henry Moodie is seen as one of the most exciting new UK pop stars on the scene today. Speaking about ‘bad emotions’, Henry said: “‘ bad emotions’ is a song abo...

Manila will be thrilled with anticipation, as global KPOP group  Red Velvet  is coming for their first-ever fan-con tour,  2024 Red Velvet FANCON TOUR <HAPPINESS : My Dear, ReVe1uv> , happening in MANILA on  Saturday, September 14, 2024  at the  SM Mall of Asia Arena . This is a must-see and surely an unforgettable night between Red Velvet and their ReVeluv.      This fan-con is more than just a show -- it's a celebration of the deep bond between Red Velvet and their loving fans. Fans of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri can anticipate an evening filled with live performances of their well-loved hits and exciting interactions with the group. Adding to the excitement, Red Velvet will be making a comeback with their recently announced album,  ‘Cosmic’  that’s set to launch soon. The group will also be performing songs from their highly awaited new album.        Since their debut under SM Entertainment ...

  Acclaimed singer-songwriters and musicians Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar of Any Names Okay are announced as special guests at the ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert, happening at the UP Theater on July 20, 2024 (Saturday). “For the guest artists, we chose people who the band has been friends with for a long time and are artists that we look up to in the music scene,” the experimental folk band explains in a collective statement. “Some of them already have collaborations with us, and some are collaborating with us for the first time. We are excited to see how they will be able to give a different color to our songs.” Munimuni revealed the additional lineup in a post on their social media platforms today. Barbie Almalbis contributed vocals to the recently released album, Alegorya, specifically on the song “Tupa.” Other artists like Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar, are frequent collaborators and music friends of the band.  ALEGORYA...

  After its successful second edition, the Virgin Labfest in Visayas returns with a new batch of fellows.  Following careful deliberation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) names the eight fellows who will undergo a two-week mentorship program on the study and practice of dramatic writing for the stage:    Gilmore Agustin, Jr. Melchie Marie Mediadero Alvin Dave Bensig Talisa Nicole Clavel John Arbe Arroyo Lilia Jean Garrovillo Ira Dawn Myer Vinco Leezo Dionzon   Virgin Labfest, the theater festival of untried, untested and unstaged one-act plays, extends its reach to the region through the writing fellowship program by providing trainings and workshops to region-based writers, playwrights, and aspiring theater talents. With award-winning playwright Glenn Mas as mentor, the young and aspiring playwrights will attend lectures and writing sessions, undergo  script critiquing, and interact with known playwrights and directors. They wil...

  Get ready for a wave of bittersweet emotions! WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE (WHH) announced the release of their brand new digital single, "Love Triangle," dropping on June 17, 2024. This track marks the second chapter in their ongoing trilogy of singles, all centered around the vibrant and complex theme of "youth." Building on the momentum of their first single from the trilogy, " Pink Flash Lights ," and following the success of their recent hit " Frozen Butterfly " which soared to #9 on the Japan Billboard Hot 100 chart in February and #8 on Spotify Japan's Viral Hits top 50 chart, WOLF HOWL HARMONY (WHH) delves deeper into the complexities of young love with " Love Triangle ." The group shared that the song was born from a question: "What if we were childhood friends who are always together, but fall in love with the same person?" With this scenario in mind, WHH crafted a heartbreaking track. " Love Triangl...

  Just when you thought you couldn’t get another chance to experience your favorite Virgin Labfest plays from the theater festival’s previous editions, the Cultural Center of the Philippines is releasing a new anthology book, Mga Piling Dula Mula Sa Virgin Labfest 2017-2019 Ikaapat Na Antolohiya.    Landing on your bookshelves on June June 26, 2024, 5 pm at the CCP Bulwagang Roberto Chabet (CCP TIG Gallery), the fourth installment of the VLF anthology book features scripts of plays staged from 2017 to 2019, edited and curated by VLF founder Rody Vera.   The book assembles the best collection of works by Adriane Ho (Sincerity Bikers Club); Allan Lopez (River Lethe); Anthony Kim Vergara (A Family Reunion); Juan Ekis (Ensayo); Dustin Celestino (Mga Eksena sa Buhay ng Kontrabida); Dingdong Novenario (Nothing But Dreams); Eljay Castro Deldoc (Pilipinas Kong mahal with All the Overcoat); Herlyn Alegre (Fan Girl); Maria Cecilia Dela Rosa (Labor Room); Maynard Manansala (Hin...