After bagging five wins including Album of the Year at the recently concluded Awit Awards 2022, Ben&Ben returns with a new single that captures the essence of romantic love without forcing or expecting anything in return. Setting itself apart from the conventional themes often associated with the subject, the nine-piece band encapsulates love that is earned through perfect timing and experience.  On "Dear," Ben&Ben interprets a love song that is unapologetically bare in its messaging. "We think it's equally important to drop any notion of wanting to deliberately steer clear of potential sounds and themes we may have already done...

Filipina songstress Hazel Faith spreads the joy of the Yuletide season with the release of her upbeat Christmas tune “Pasko Kasama Mo” via WATERWALK RECORDS and Sony Music Entertainment. Revisiting the holiday experience with technicolored bounce, funky chords, and ‘80s city pop lilt, “Pasko Kasama Mo” finds the rising phenom bringing back the gilded memories of Christmas while reminding listeners why it’s the best time of the year. “My mother has been asking me to write Christmas songs since forever,” says the multi-talented act. “But I had a hard time writing my own because I felt like all the great...

2022 has been a stellar year for Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Ace Banzuelo with his emotional single "Muli" breaking through the mainstream pop consciousness two years after it was released—thanks to its relatable lyrics and vibey, electro-ballad sound. After trending significantly on TikTok, the song launched Banzuelo into the spotlight, unmovable at the top of the Spotify Philippines and YouTube Philippines Trending charts for an extended period of time.   Fast forward to November 2022: Banzuelo continues to build on the success of "Muli" with the release of "Kulang," an unabashedly vulnerable track with trap, R&B, and bedroom pop influences. Decked in...

One of the most exciting and eagerly anticipated times in the music industry has officially begun as the prestigious and pioneering Grammy Awards revealed its list of nominees for the 65th edition. Grammy is an annual giving body that recognizes the "outstanding achievement" of artists in the music industry. The live announcement was held from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, with artists present such as Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, and Machine Gun Kelly, along with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. The selection process for the Grammy 2023 began on October 13 and ended on October 23....

Filipina rapper-songwriter Peaceful Gemini has released a new EP shaped by her personal experiences, ideas, and beliefs.  Aptly titled Leo Rising, the 4-track release maps her journey as a woman finding her way towards self-discovery, healing, and introspection. According to the talented newcomer, her latest EP under Sony Music Entertainment is as personal as it gets, with each song reflecting the reality that she’s going through for the time being--her struggles and newfound learnings included. “Through time, experience, and maturity, I changed and grew more mindful about my past and my roots, and started connecting with my body, mind, and...