Balaraw’s official trailer gave viewers plenty to unpack ahead of the series launch, including dreams that leave our protagonist Sabina (Janine Gutierrez) with more questions than answers, an island that seemingly refuses to give up its secrets, and a taste of uncertainty (and danger) waiting for anyone who dares to set foot in Balaraw.   Here’s a closer look at what makes Netflix’s upcoming Original series Balaraw a must-watch, as well as some first look photos!   THE PEOPLE OF BABANG YAWA   The official trailer gave us an extended look into what awaits viewers on the island of Balaraw,...

After captivating listeners worldwide with her intimate, delicate covers of global pop hits, Filipino-British singer-songwriter Sam Benwick takes a major leap with the upcoming release of her debut album, HIGHS and lows, a 15-track collection of original songs offering an unguarded look into the experiences and discoveries of a young woman finding her way through life.   Brimming with stripped-down pop sensibilities, HIGHS and lows traces Benwick’s growth as a storyteller. Across the album, she explores life’s changing seasons and reflects on the role faith has played in shaping her perspective. The songs are intimate without being insular, drawing on...

Filipino artists ena mori and SHNTI are among the nominees at Taiwan's 17th Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA). ena mori is nominated for Ore, and SHNTI for Melting PT., both in the Best Asian Creative Artist category alongside artists from across Asia.   ena mori’s Ore and SHNTI’s Melting PT. are among five works nominated for Best Asian Creative Artist, a category created to recognize outstanding original music from artists across Asia outside Taiwan. They join KIKI for Death of a Daisy & Birth of an Oyster, N.Y.P.D. 南洋派對 for DON’T LIKE 我鍾意, and NAMDO CALLING—Jung Eunhye, CADEJO and Yechan...

  Multi-platinum, chart-topping, award-winning artist Lil Nas X has returned with his first single in a year and a half, the triumphant and deeply personal “World’s Greatest,” out now via Columbia Records.   Montero first announced the song with a personal message from his late mother, Tamikia Hill, to whom he dedicates the song and accompanying video. In a touching voicemail, she encourages her son to “walk by faith, not by sight,” to “never give up,” and reminds him that everything will work itself out. Alongside the message, Montero shared, “‘Walk by faith, not by sight’ was my mom’s favorite phrase...

More than a collection of live recordings, ylona, so far. (live) revisits the songs that have accompanied Ylona from her formative years as a young performer to the artist she is today. Through fresh live interpretations of familiar tracks, the album allows Ylona to reconnect with music from different phases of her life, this time with a deeper understanding of herself and greater ownership of her art.   “It feels like a healing experience, and that means the world to me,” Ylona shares about the project. Revisiting the music she has released over the years brought back both beautiful and...