British singer-songwriter James Arthur makes a most welcome return with his stunning new song “A Year Ago.” The track sees James reunited with songwriter Steve Solomon, whom he co-wrote 2016’s most streamed song and recently RIAA Diamond-Certified single, the classic, “Say You Won't Let Go.”Led by acoustic guitar, bolstered by swelling synths and crashing drums, the intimate yet widescreen slow-builder about missing an ex boasts a spellbinding vocal that nails the intensity James was after. Its blueprint was less a specific sound than an emotion. It was written in a single week at Steve’s LA studio. “It’s a guitar song that began on piano, Steve...

After visiting the Philippines a few months ago for a free mall show in Taguig City, Australian pop artist Ruel will be staging his first major concert in Manila on May 26, 2023 (Friday), at the Samsung Hall, from 8:00 PM onwards.   The promising newcomer is slated to perform in several Asian cities, including Manila, for his 4TH Wall World Tour.    As a treat to the loyal fans who have been instrumental in making Ruel’s debut full-length album, 4TH Wall a huge crossover success, Sony Music Entertainment is running a Southeast Asia-wide campaign ona TikTok from May 3...

Filipino indie rock quartet We Are Imaginary marks their fifteenth year of existence as a band with their fourth studio release, Swan Songs for Drifters—out on April 28, Friday via floppydisks.   According to lead vocalist/guitarist Ahmad Tanji, the songs off their new EP capture the long stretches of time in silence and reflection from 2018 to 2020—a defining era in his personal life before the entire world slowly crumbled apart due to the uncertainty of the pandemic.   “It really brought a lot of existential questions about why we are doing this,” Tanji explains. “For a moment after celebrating...

Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise wraps up the celebration of their 20th anniversary in the Philippine music scene with a massive concert on May 20, 2023, at the QC Circle, from 5pm onwards.   Dubbed MAYO 20: The Finale, the anniversary concert marks the legacy of Mayonnaise as one of the most important Filipino bands of their time, producing remarkable hits that resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.   MAYO 20: The Finale serves as the culminating event in a series of shows that aim to give back to the music fans who have supported the band since...

Following the recent announcement of her forthcoming album Gag Order, out May 19th via Kemosabe/RCA Records, Kesha has dropped the LP’s first two pre-release tracks: the one-two punch of “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line”, which serve as a bold unveiling of the sonic and emotional direction of her new Rick Rubin-produced album.    “Fine Line” is a naked admission of the absurdities of the fickle world we live in, playing out like an otherworldly look at the fragile dualities of life – things that can change in the blink of an eye. It ties into the forthcoming album’s overarching...