In a world where social media has become integral to the music industry, TikTok, the world's leading destination for short-form mobile videos, has emerged as a vital platform for both established and rising artists. With its unique reach and innovative features, TikTok has transformed the way music is discovered, shared, and celebrated.   The platform's TikTok Rising campaign exemplifies its commitment to showcasing and empowering OPM (Original Pilipino Music) talent. Through a series of initiatives, including curated playlists, live performances, and artist spotlights, TikTok celebrates the rich diversity of sounds and stories from the Philippines' vibrant music scene.   According...

In a powerful tribute to K-pop “beast-dol” legends 2PM, SHOWNU X HYUNGWON of MONSTA X today dropped their Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single, featuring their rendition of "I Hate You" from the senior artist’s “2:00PM Time For Change” album.      A heartfelt cover of one of the duo’s favorite songs from back in the day, the track is an ode to the soundtrack that shaped their journeys as both K-Pop fans and idols. It is the second of three Spotify-exclusive covers to be released as part of the platform’s K-Pop ON! (온) First Crush campaign, which invites listeners to...

Filipino indie-rock outfit CHEATS will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the local music scene with a headline show happening on March 16, 2024, at Balcony Music House in Makati City.   The “Accidents” band will be performing a long set featuring fan favorites and rarities. Joining CHEATS are some of their long-time music peers, including SOS, Oh, Flamingo! and Sandwich.   “We wanted to do a show that has a 'party like it's the mid-2010s' vibe, which is the reason why we chose Sandwich, SOS, and Oh, Flamingo! to share the stage with us,” the eclectic 7-piece act explains...

Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records’ 4x-time Grammy award-winning artist SZA, releases a 5-track audio bundle for “Saturn.”   The bundle includes the live version of “Saturn,” first heard during the 2024 GRAMMY Awards in a stunning performance from Mastercard’s GRAMMY House; plus the main, sped-up, a cappella and instrumental versions.     The reception for SZA’s new single has been positive so far. Variety praised the track for its dreamy and hazy qualities, noting that it’s “SZA in classic SZA form, singing of the despair and helplessness plaguing the world at large and setting it against rich, enveloping production.” Billboard calls it an “enchanting” new...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter dwta teams up with chart-topping newcomer Arthur Miguel on “Tahan Na,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.   Capturing the universal experience of longing for love and connection, “Tahan Na” expresses the realities of harboring unrequited feelings for someone not capable of reciprocating the same level of affection.    According to the Bicolano recording star, the heartfelt track illustrates the beauty of not giving up hope for love despite being constantly let down by circumstances.    She adds, “Tahan Na tells us to acknowledge our feelings of longing and heartache but also to remember that our value isn't...