Award-winning Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben has surged back to the summit of the streaming charts with “Lifetime (Reimagined)”—released under Sony Music Entertainment.   The new version of the hit ballad has reached a peak of No. 4 on Spotify Philippines Daily Top Songs Chart, while making a dent internationally with a No. 3 debut on the Spotify Top Songs Debut – Global.    Released on March 31, 2026, the updated version of “Lifetime” has found renewed success across digital platforms, buoyed by its virality on TikTok. The new version resonates with the general public through the recent wave of social...

OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling.    With nearly 400 million streams on Spotify and a catalog of hits, Carpio continues to build on his strength as a...

A new wave of Pinoy artists is taking shape, and Spotify RADAR Philippines 2026 is spotlighting 10 emerging acts worth knowing now.    From alternative pop-rock band HEY JUNE! and indie artists Kenaniah, fitterkarma, and NEW LORE; singer-songwriters rhodessa and Chezka; P-pop act VVINK; and hip-hop and R&B artists Waiian, Paul N Ballin, and Elhé, this year’s class reflects the diverse and distinct sounds pushing the Filipino music scene forward.   Since launching in the Philippines in 2020, RADAR has supported emerging Filipino artists as they build their careers - helping them reach new listeners and deepen connections with fans....

Trailblazing Filipino group SB19 announces the release of the highly anticipated full-length album, Wakas at Simula—a turning point record that encapsulates the closure of one creative era and the launch of its new chapter. Following the global success of their Simula at Wakas World Tour and the announcement of their stint at the upcoming Lollapalooza Festival this year, the sophomore album positions SB19 at the vanguard of P-Pop’s continued rise on the international stage.   [PRE-SAVE LINK] [DOWNLOAD KEY VISUAL HERE]   “Wakas at Simula closes the chapter of proving ourselves,” SB19 explains in a press statement. “In the beginning,...

  For the first time in his career, Filipino-American musician, artist, and actor Dominic Fike has reached no. 1 on the Spotify Global Chart with his song “Babydoll.” The chart milestone shows a significant global streaming increase for the track, positioning the fast-rising pop star as one of this year’s breakthrough bets.    “Babydoll” first made waves as an official single in 2018, released as the third song on his criminally underrated debut EP, Don’t Forget About Me, Demos. Solely penned and produced by Dominic Fike himself, the intimate, lo-fi bop continues to find new audiences, enjoying a renewed surge...