Brando Bal, an up-and-coming indie OPM band, officially sealed an exclusive music distribution contract with Warner Music Philippines on Friday, January 12th, 2024. The contract signing took place at the Warner Music Philippines Office in BGC, Taguig City, marking a significant milestone in the band's promising musical journey. Present at the contract signing were key representatives, including Brando Bal's Manager, John Lloyd Elsisura and Warner Music Philippines A&R Director, Kelley Mangahas.   Warner Music Philippines, a regional branch of the global music powerhouse Warner Music Group, has been a prominent label in the Philippines' music landscape since its inception in...

The Ransom Collective’s Leah Halili reflects on the difficulties of navigating the recent events in her life on her new single, “Change,” out on all digital music platforms worldwide this Saturday, January 13.   The introspective track serves as a love letter to the changes that one has to go through at some point in their adulthood, regardless of how drastic or trivial it is. As Leah Halili puts it, people need to overcome challenges in order to adapt to certain situations and welcome a sense of renewal. With “Change,” she wants to document her learnings through years of surmounting...

Celebrate the new year with a delightful musical time-travel experience! Spotify’s Playlist in a Bottle is back, and listeners can now go on a nostalgic journey by revisiting the tunes that captured their hearts a year ago.   Back in January 2023, Spotify invited listeners to create their musical time capsules by choosing songs that resonated with them at that moment in time. And starting today, January 4, fans will get those long-awaited capsules to look back on the music they loved and reflect on how their listening evolved through the year. Here’s how it works:   Visit spotify.com/playlistinabottle on...

  Meet Seora, singer-songwriter, producer, and the up-and-coming artist in the OPM indie music scene, formerly known as Mark Brando. Previously acclaimed for the standout track “Sa Pagtulog ng Buwan,” Seora, under his new name, released "Kiliti" on April 21, 2023, presenting a fresh sound that transcends genres and captivates global audiences.   Having transitioned from Mark Brando, Seora continues his musical journey with a revitalized identity and artistic vision. "Kiliti," a feel-good track that swiftly claimed the top spot on Spotify's Fresh Finds Philippines playlist upon its release, signifies a significant moment in Seora's evolution as an artist.  ...

Mariah Carey continues her reign as the undisputed Queen of Christmas with “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returning to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 this week.   The pop megastar has logged in a total of 13 weeks on the top of the chart since its release in 1994, making it the biggest holiday song of all time.   “All I Want For Christmas Is You” also makes history as it scores a record-breaking 16 weeks on top of the Billboard Global 200 chart, which ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity compiled from more...