Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin take center stage as friends who secretly like each other in the music video of NOBITA’s “Tayo Na Lang,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.   This marks the second time that the popular loveteam known as “FranSeth” has starred in a music video, following their much-buzzed stint as a young couple in Ace Banzuelo’s viral hit “Muli” in 2022.   According to MV director Jeff Valencia, Francine and Seth were unanimously the first choice of the band for this project.    “The members of NOBITA are fans of Franseth,” Valencia reveals. “But more...

After championing the resurgence of the rap-rock genre with the release of “Determinado” a few weeks ago, SB19’s PABLO continues to exceed expectations with another banger that doesn’t sound quite like anything he has released so far.   On “AKALA,” the P-Pop star drops a hard-hitting track that blends hip-hop sensibilities with trap beats and atmospheric production. Sonically captivating and heartfelt, PABLO surprises at nearly every turn with a song that hints at a new level of creative inspiration—songwriting and production-wise.   The track also marks another collaboration with his brother Josue of Radkidz, who is also responsible for co-producing...

Brit Billion-certified artist James Arthur today releases his fifth studio album Bitter Sweet Love on Columbia Records. Featuring superb offerings in ‘A Year Ago’, ‘Blindside’, ‘Just Us’, Homecoming’, ‘Sleepwalking’ & the album’s upbeat title track Bitter Sweet Love, the new record is James back to his very best, producing thirteen bites of world class music. The singles have been lighting up the airwaves over the past few months, and this past weekend saw James as a guest on Sunday Brunch, with an appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC 1 this Saturday. All the action follows a series of...

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer and NYMA co-managed talent Christian Bautista recently visited Indonesia, igniting a whirlwind of musical nostalgia and creative exploration. Initially in Bali to grace and perform at a high-profile wedding, his trip eventually turned into a reacquaintance with the vibrant Indonesian music scene and a homecoming of sorts.   The pinnacle of his visit was a remarkable triumph in a virtual sing-off with talented Indonesian artist Fabio Asher in the Trebel Versus battle in the Trebel music app. Voted in by millennials, Bautista’s original “Since I Found You” from the 2005 EP ‘Completely’ ranked higher than the hometown...

Singer-songwriter and producer Dhruv releases “Tragedy,” the lead single from his debut album expected later this year. Co-written by Dhruv and produced by JT Daly, the piano-led track chronicles the somber feeling of being on the losing end of a breakup after a failed attempt of reconciling with an ex. Listen to the single here.   “Writing ‘Tragedy’ was the first time I made something that I feel has my stamp on it,” Dhruv says. “It was the first song we finished for my album, and it became a natural entry point into the world of my upcoming record. ‘Tragedy’...