Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon steps into the spotlight with the release of “Pieces,” his first official single as a solo artist.   The acoustic indie pop track delivers an inspiring message for anyone going through the process of grief, uncertainty, and depression. Cabangon describes it as his “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” song: an invitation for listeners to embrace vulnerability while holding on to the hope of healing and brighter days ahead.   “I want this song to be the soundtrack for people to allow themselves to go through the process of sadness and grief without feeling judged...

Caught between wanting to confess and being afraid to take the first step, the song explores a quiet kind of love that swells in secret.    “The lyrics capture the uncertainty—whether what you feel is genuine love or just something that seems magical, almost like a spell,” NOBITA shares in a press statement. “It reflects the theme of secret love because it’s about holding back, wondering if the other person feels the same way, and hoping the emotions are mutual.”   The track has an interesting history. According to NOBITA, the demo had been shelved for some time until they revisited it...

Fans can engage with their favorite acts through thoughtfully curated Jack Daniel’s On Stage experiences, while following the build-up to the third Jack Daniel’s Indiefest in 2026. The program celebrates the local indie music scene and highlights Jack Daniel’s ongoing support of the indie spirit.   As Gabriel Fajardo, Brand Marketing Manager of Jack Daniel’s, Emerging Asia, puts it, “This second chapter of Jack Daniel’s On Stage is about deepening the connection with the local indie music scene while opening its doors to the wider community of independent creatives. It celebrates collaboration between indie artists, indie production groups, and the broader indie creative community, bringing together diverse voices that...

It’s time to grab your musical bestie and start practicing as “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande are on the lookout for talented Filipinos to sing their version of the iconic “For Good” duet. In anticipation of “Wicked: For Good,” the sequel to last year’s musical phenomenon, Universal Pictures Philippines is doing an open call for duos to sing their best rendition of “For Good,” to be posted on TikTok starting September 15 until October 5. Three pairs of singers, handpicked by Chu, Erivo, and Grande, will be announced as winners on October 13....

 Titled Ebe Dancel with The Manila String Machine: The Repeat Concert, the highly anticipated event will take place on November 15, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater.  Following the success of his sold-out first run, Dancel celebrates his 25th year in music with a night of timeless songwriting, powerful storytelling, and sweeping orchestral arrangements that breathe new life into his storied catalog.  For the second staging of his monumental concert, Ebe will be joined by a 20-piece orchestra led by Chino David, with Paolo Valenciano directing the whole show. The concert promises to be a showcase of his legacy both as a solo artist and as the lead singer/principal songwriter...