Sony Music Group (SMG) today announced its third-annual giving campaign designed to address food insecurity, homelessness and music education in local communities around the world. Together with its global roster of artists and songwriters, the company will continue its commitment to support organizations in regions where SMG has a presence. By the end of the calendar year, the annual Season of Giving program will have contributed nearly $2 million in support to more than 12 million people since its inception.      This year, the 25 international beneficiaries of this year’s campaign include:   Achalay (ASOCIACIÓN ACHALAY ESPAÑA) (Spain)   ActionAid Sverige (Sweden)   Bonnie...

  OPM icon Ely Buendia marks an essential chapter in his solo career with the release of his sophomore album, Method Adaptor—out on Friday, November 8, 2024, via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.   Maintaining the sonic hallmarks that have made him a beloved figure in Pinoy rock, Ely Buendia’s new album examines memories, experiences, and social issues with both self-awareness and maturity. As someone who is known for unpacking cultural and personal narratives in ways that could be incisive but relatable, Ely has truly mastered the art form of reflection, especially when he weaves words and feelings with...

Spotify - the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service - announced that BABYMONSTER has been selected as the newest RADAR KOREA artist.    Spotify’s RADAR program is a global initiative created to support emerging artists on their journeys to superstardom. By providing tailored resources, RADAR helps artists at every stage of their development, while strengthening their connections with fans and new listeners. Since its inception in 2020, RADAR has spotlighted over 900 rising talents worldwide, including now international sensations such as The Kid LAROI, Lauv, Tyla, and Lil Baby. In Asia, the program has elevated artists in South Korea...

  Filipino band Ben&Ben heralds the start of a new era with the release of “Triumph,” the first single off their upcoming third album, The Traveller Across Dimensions, due out on November 29, 2024 via Sony Music Entertainment.   A massive rock anthem that defies sonic expectations, “Triumph” empowers listeners to work on quieting the voices inside their heads and not let anything or anyone hinder the progress that they’ve gained in reaching their goals and dreams.   The nine-piece act's very own Paolo and Miguel Benjamin penned the stadium rouser, which was deeply inspired by the difficult struggles that...

  James Reid continues to earworm his way to pop ubiquity with the release of “Mirasol”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.    His latest single not only oozes with undeniable charisma but also reinstates his potential as a hitmaker of first-rate caliber, boasting an impressive run of inescapable chart-toppers in the 2010s.   According to James, the song is about falling in love with a sunflower and how romance is something that requires appreciation, protection, and understanding. “Love is an organic process and needs to grow naturally,” he adds.   “Mirasol” is co-written by James and Alison Shore, an R&B...