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  KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE has unveiled the music video for “I’m still breathing,” the ending theme for Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Part 2. First released digitally on 12 October 2026, the single brings the seven-member Japanese dance and vocal group into the anime’s world of spies, family bonds, and loved ones worth fighting for. Written specifically for the series, the track balances a fighting spirit with quiet loneliness, reflecting protagonist Taiyo Asano’s determination to protect those he holds dear. It echoes the emotional heart of the spy-comedy anime, adapted from Hitsuji Gondaira’s manga, which has surpassed 3.6 million copies in circulation. KID PHENOMENON shared: "We are truly honored to have the opportunity to perform the ending theme for Mission: Yozakura Family. 'I'm still breathing' is a song that reflects the determination of the protagonist, Taiyo Asano, who never gives up and continues to face challenges no matter the circumstances. Thi...

CHVRCHES release ‘Overthinker,’ the second single to be lifted from their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men . The forthcoming album’s standout ballad, ‘Overthinker’ is BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and arrives the night after a special intimate charity show for 100 lucky fans at Assumption Studios in Glasgow, the converted church where the album was recorded. The song blends euphoria and emotional ache over driving, pulsing synths and shimmering hooks. Turning inward, ‘Overthinker’ shifts the album's focus from societal pressures to the things much closer to home. In a song about complicated family dynamics, Mayberry describes a relationship with "someone who is your shelter and your storm" and the difficulty of that contradiction and living in the ‘winter’ of someone’s depression or discontent. “Should I lie to you, keep my thoughts from you?” , she sings. “You ask after my friends, if I’m getting thinner, not sure how you raised such a chronic overthinker...

After continuously bringing vibrant energy to the music industry, the highly talented artist pami from Juicey is back with her latest sassy single, cry jar , her first release since her highly acclaimed debut album puffette , and fresh out of her “Best Hidden Gem of the Year” award win at the prestigious TOTY Music Awards in Thailand yesterday. This pop track features a light, easy-listening vibe contrasted with biting lyrics that challenge everyone to evaluate the cost of heartbreak in their relationships. ‘cry jar’ represents the transformation of pain into something measurable through the concept of an "emotional compensation” jar.  “If you don’t want to try in love, then fine! Pay the price. Every time you make me cry, those tears go into the jar as proof that the pain isn’t disappearing—it’s piling up,” said pami about the single. ‘cry jar’ was written by pami during a song camp in Sydney, Australia, an environment that sparked new inspirations for her. The track is designed...

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso release their new album FREE SPIRITS , a bold and wildly inventive project from one of the most unpredictable acts in global music. FREE SPIRITS album artwork If PAPOTA introduced a wider audience to the duo’s singular universe, FREE SPIRITS expands it even further. Across the album, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso stretch their already unpredictable blend of trap, rock, pop, and left-field spectacle into something bigger, sharper, and more emotionally unguarded, without losing the humor, volatility, and musicianship that have made them one of the most magnetic acts to emerge from Argentina this century. WATCH: FREE SPIRITS SHORT FILM   The album arrives following a surreal campaign that included “GOO GOO GA GA” featuring Jack Black and “HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA,” featuring Sting, who was unveiled as the unlikely architect of the mysterious FREE SPIRITS Center, a fictional holistic retreat that became the conceptual backdrop for the album’s rollout. Ac...

  Serving as the ending theme for the new TV Asahi and Toei drama Masked NINJA Akakage, “Marmalade” deepens the series’ emotional core. Set in Japan’s Warring States era and blending historical romance with intense monster battles, the drama finds a fitting complement in the song’s bittersweet tone, which mirrors the characters’ struggles between duty, loss, and love. Starring Taiki Sato (FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE) as the legendary ninja supporting Oda Nobunaga, the series captures the same balance of strength and vulnerability that “Marmalade” embodies. Following their upbeat and humor-filled single “ Bossa Bosa ,” which turned lazy mornings into moments of vibrant fun, “Marmalade” offers a striking contrast—a more introspective and mature side of WOLF HOWL HARMONY. It highlights their evolution not just as performers, but as storytellers capable of expressing a full spectrum of human emotion. Accompanied by a cinematic music video, the release showcases overcoming sadness and f...

Chart-topping rock band Bad Omens return with their hypnotic new single “Left For Good” , out via Sumerian Records following a global premiere and interview on Apple Music’s New Music Daily . The track marks the fourth new release from the band this year, and a striking continuation of their evolution as one of the most forward-thinking forces in modern rock. (Credit: Bryan Kirks) With frontman Noah Sebastian teasing that the band is deep in the creative process of their next album, anticipation continues to build around what’s shaping up to be their most ambitious and sonically expansive chapter yet. Driven by dark, industrial electronics, metallic grit, and atmospheric tension, “Left For Good” unfolds like a descent into the band’s psyche - blending melody, melancholy, and intensity in equal measure. The track builds from its haunting pulse into a massive, cathartic breakdown, while Sebastian’s vocals shift from angelic falsetto to searing screams, capturing a sense of emotional co...

  Indonesia's acclaimed surf rock quartet, The Panturas , is set to bring their high-octane energy to Manila on July 19, 2025, at Sari Sari in Makati City.  Presented by Shoplifters United , the Manila show marks their first-ever performance in the Philippines and will serve as the first stop of their 2025 Asian tour before the band heads to Japan for a coveted slot at the iconic Fuji Rock Festival. Known for their electrifying blend of vintage surf riffs, psychedelic textures, and garage-punk energy, The Panturas have built a loyal following across Southeast Asia for nearly a decade. Their music evokes the energy of a Tarantino film, only that it’s set in Bandung or coastal Java. Armed with infectious stage presence and global appeal, they’ve carved out a sound that’s equal parts retro swagger and post-modern cool: a perfect match for Manila's ever-evolving indie music crowd. For the Manila leg of the tour, the Indonesian band will be joined by a stellar lineup of local ...