The Filipino music community is coming together for “Alingawngaw Para Kay Echo,” a fundraising gig for Echo Singson, a longtime fixture in the local music scene who is recovering from a stroke.     Echo has long been part of the Itchyworms family, with ties dating back to when his older brother, Chino, joined. In 1999, he co-founded Boldstar with Jazz Nicolas, Marie Jamora, and Justin Sunico.     Over the years, Echo has worn many hats in the industry, including host, sound technician, production assistant, and lighting crew member. Apart from his behind-the-scenes work, he has remained a valued...

Los Angeles-based Filipina artist and songwriter Kiana V returns with her new album, 'I KNOW BETTER', a reflection on the messiness of knowing what you should do but choosing differently anyway. Fans can listen to the album HERE.   A nine-track project blending R&B, soul, and pop, 'I KNOW BETTER' explores the ups and downs of modern love – giving too much too soon, the unexpected return of someone from your past, the difference between words and actions, and finally seeing a situation for what it is. The album is about learning that growth isn't always linear. "I think we all wish that once...

  Fresh from a strong showing at the 2026 Awit Awards, where they took home Album of the Year and Song of the Year, and the Filipino Music Awards, where they won Alternative Song of the Year, Filipino band IV OF SPADES returns with “Rollercoaster,” a new single that explores the exhilaration of surrendering to the moment and embracing life’s unpredictable turns.   Released during the band’s US/Canada tour, “Rollercoaster” borrows from a colorful palette of sonic influences while retaining the inventive sensibility that has defined their previous work.   A vibrant, psychedelic-leaning track, “Rollercoaster” integrates the rhythmic pulse of...

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...