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To celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and unforgettable moments, Westlife is giving fans in the Philippines the chance of a lifetime to join them in London for their 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October. As part of this exclusive fan campaign, two lucky fans will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to London including round-trip flights, hotel accommodation, exclusive Westlife merchandise, and tickets to see the band live at one of the world’s most iconic venues. "Asia has always held a special place in our hearts," says Westlife.   "This is our way of saying thank you for the love you’ve shown us over the years and we’d love to see you in London." The campaign runs from August 4 to September 30, 2025, and is open to fans in Asia. Fans can sign up via a dedicated link, with winners announced on October 3. Why Asia? A Region That’s Been There for Westlife Since the Start Westlife’s connection with Asia runs deep – from airw...

mermaids announces the release of " Thought Shuffle ," a mesmerizing deep lofi house track that marks the project's triumphant return for 2025. The single, set for release on August 15th under SEAlectors, features the evocative saxophone work of Roxy Modesto, a staple of both jazz and rock landscapes in The Philippines and Indonesia. "Thought Shuffle" serves as a bookend to mermaids' pandemic-era "Flat Curver" series, continuing the project's exploration of intimate, home-listening experiences while maintaining dancefloor sensibilities. The track represents a natural evolution in the mermaids sound, weaving together tinges of improvised jazz elements with the project's signature blend of warm chords and subtly energetic percussion. "I wanted to make a track that bridges my previous work with the current sound I’m dropping at my DJ sets across Southeast Asia," explains the artist. "The improvised nature of Roxy’s sax adds thi...

One Click Straight are bringing back their beloved two-leg tour this August and September, in support of their upcoming stint at AXEAN Festival 2025 in Bali next month. The two-day gig, which spans two intimate yet high-energy shows, doubles as a fundraiser and a gesture of gratitude to the fans who have fueled the band’s journey.  “We’re excited to represent the Philippines on the global stage,” shares the band in a collective statement. “It has always been our goal to share our music with as many people as we can. Through this initiative, we’ll be able to reach our goals one international gig at a time. We promise not to disappoint.” AXEAN Festival, known for championing emerging and established artists across Asia, will be the first of the many international shows that One Click Straight will be part of this year. In addition to their Bali stint, the four-piece band is poised to announce performances at two more festivals in the region, which they’re excited to share to their ...

DABDA marks their long-awaited Philippine debut on September 5, 2025, with a headlining performance at Sari-Sari bar, Makati City. The tour, spanning key cities across East and Southeast Asia, will showcase DABDA’s signature math rock sound on the live stage. Known for creating beautiful chaos, the four-piece band integrates intricate rhythms, lush sonic textures, and pop sensibilities into a singular style that has captured audiences worldwide. Their debut full-length album, All The Shining Things Are , cemented their place as one of the most exciting acts in Korean indie scene, earning unanimous praise from critics and ranking among the year’s best Asian releases. For the Manila leg, DABDA will be joined by two standout Filipino acts: prolific post-rock artist GABBA and emo/noise-pop collective (e)motion engine —both promising a night of genre-bending performances.  Tickets to Dabda: Live in Manila is now available via https://www.bit.ly/dabdamnl . This event is presented by Sw...

  In the escalating battle over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), disinformation has emerged as a powerful weapon. Standing at the frontlines of this information war is the Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies or CIRIS , a non-profit organization committed to exposing disinformation and strengthening national resilience through credible storytelling and strategic communications. From L-R: CIRIS Co-Founder Christopher Balagtas, CIRIS Executive Director Andre del Rosario, CIRIS Co-Founder Erik Chua  CIRIS is led by Michel Andre P. del Rosario, its Executive Director and a former Assistant Secretary under former Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil. During his tenure in government, del Rosario chaired the Information Working Group of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea, giving him firsthand experience in countering foreign malign influence campaigns that sought to distort public understanding of the WPS issue. “CIRIS wa...

American singer-songwriter David Archuleta marks a bold and confident new chapter with EP Earthly Delights . Basking in the worldwide success of his hit single, ‘Crème Brûlée’ and follow-up single, ‘Can I Call You’, David is now ready to share more from his first collection of new music in over five years in Earthly Delights . Earthly Delights  Track List  1. Give You The World 2. Crème Brûlée 3. Can I Call You 4. Lucky 5. Home 6. Dulce Amor On more about Earthly Delights , David shares, “I’m in my indulgence mode when it comes to giving into my sensuality. Something I always villainized before. There’s something sweet about being naughty. And it’s actually helped me to get in touch with more tender vulnerable parts of myself. So Earthly Delights is taking in the pleasures of what I always thought would keep me out of heaven. For the belief I always had of the hell and unhappiness I would experience for giving into my “carnal nature” of sexuality, which is the natural instin...

  Fresh from a string of successful singles and international collaborations, beloved Filipino band Lola Amour has officially released their highly anticipated sophomore album Love On Loop, now available on all major streaming platforms. The album puts its focus on With You, a shimmering, heartfelt cut that captures the joy and vulnerability at the heart of the record. Across eight tracks, the album explores love in all its phases, from first crush to heartbreak to those inevitable romance relapses, blending stories that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. True to their growing global presence, Love On Loop features collaborations with New Zealand artist RIIKI REID (One Day Away) and Japanese collective KOKORO of Psychic Fever from EXILE TRIBE (The Moment), further expanding the band’s cross cultural reach while staying true to their Filipino roots. Produced in collaboration with international hitmakers Hyuk Shin and Cuurley, the album blends Lola Amour’s homegrown...