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Photo by Nina Sandejas   Acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis has released the music video for her latest single, “ All U Wanna Do .”  The striking visual piece was shot guerilla-style at the iconic Shibuya Crossing , capturing Almalbis’ impassioned performance amid a bustling city life in Tokyo, Japan. Singing with only her earphones as accompaniment, Almalbis stands in stark contrast to the rush of strangers around her, transforming a fleeting moment into a deeply personal expression of frustration, resilience, and artistry.  Directed and conceptualized by celebrated photographer and filmmaker Niña Sandejas , the project emerged from an impromptu creative adventure during Almalbis’ travels in Japan, where she’s invited to perform.  “It wasn’t an original idea—every day, tourists record themselves in that famous scramble—but this shoot was something else entirely,” Sandejas explains. “Barbie sang full voice with only her earphones as a backing track, while s...

  Ahead of their much-anticipated repeat concert next month, Pinoy rock queens Acel Bisa , Aia de Leon , Barbie Almalbis, Hannah Romawac , Kitchie Nadal , and Lougee Basabas have officially launched Tanaw Collective —a supergroup that celebrates the power of women-led collaborations. This new initiative will explore exciting ventures including collaborative music releases, live performances, and other creative projects that amplify female voices in the music industry.   In addition to the serialized Tanaw shows, the six-piece force will release their first official single “ Landslide ,” on Friday, January 31, 2025 across all digital music platforms worldwide. A stripped-down reimagining of the iconic Fleetwood Mac classic, the song was self-recorded by the artists, and mixed/mastered by Angee Rozul . Fans can expect to hear a special arrangement of “Landslide” live at the Tanaw: The Repeat concert, taking place at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City on Februar...

  Award-winning singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis is set to release her highly anticipated fifth studio album , Not That Girl , on Friday, January 10, 2024, on all major digital platforms worldwide. Photo by Nina Sandejas The upcoming album marks a personal chapter in Almalbis’ life and career as she openly discussed her mental and emotional health journey through music. The songs explore themes of healing, resilience, and self-discovery, breaking the silence around the stigma often associated with depression.  As part of the album’s launch, Almalbis will take the stage for an exclusive live performance on the same day of the release at Sari-Sari Cocktails in Makati City . The intimate event will feature a long set that includes both fan favorites and new tracks from Not That Girl . Joining Almalbis for the special celebration are some of the Philippines’ most exciting musicians: Kai del Rio , .bird , Twin Lobster , and Johnoy Danao . A few hours ago, Almalbis shared a vulne...

Barbie Almalbis continues to confront her inner struggles by releasing another song that openly addresses them in a musical way, following the release of her previous songs " Desperate Hours " and " Homeostasis ." Her new song, " Happy Sad ," reflects on her own mental health and the stigma behind it, while helping her process her feelings through writing songs. Photo by Nina Sandejas The alt-pop figure explains, “Sometimes we have to let go of things, and there are just things beyond our control, and we just got to continue, walk in and through the ‘wilderness,’ but I’ve always found hope in God that even through the hard times, He is still doing something good.” Nick Lazaro , who also assisted in arranging the instrumental parts, produced the emotionally vulnerable track. Eclectic Kiss artists such as Pikoy, Marika Laciste, Faye Yu, and Marj Rojas also contributed to the background vocals, adding subtle layers of intricacies to the mix.   “I recorded t...

Following the success of her critically acclaimed comeback single, “Desperate Hours,” Barbie Almalbis makes a highly-anticipated return with a new track that further defines her evolving musical era. The award-winning singer-songwriter has released “homeostasis,” a single inspired by a biological concept that explores the body’s natural process of maintaining balance amid external changes. “I’m no scientist, so I’m using this concept very loosely and explaining it in the simple way I understand it,” says Almalbis, the visionary behind hits like “Dahilan.” She describes homeostasis as the process by which our body returns to equilibrium, much like how emotions strive to find balance. “Our body doesn’t want us to stay too ecstatic or too sad; it tries to bring us back to a steady state.” Almalbis crafted “homeostasis” during a challenging time in her life. Faced with circumstances beyond her control, she turned to music as an outlet for her frustrations. The song became a source of hope,...

  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...