Love is in the air once more. This is the time of year when we show our undying and sincere love to all the people closest to our hearts. May it be our parents, siblings, friends, or significant other, all we want is for them to feel valued on this special occasion. During Valentine’s Day, flowers, chocolates, or greeting cards are the things we usually give to remind them how special they are and how much they mean to us. Sometimes, material things do not matter at all. What makes this day extra special are those dedicated love songs that...

Celebrating love in the Philippines, Spotify launches “Parinig Mo with Spotify”, unveiling an all-new Pag-ibig Hub, and a fresh slate of music and podcast playlists packed with Filipinos’ hugot tracks and podcasts. The world’s leading audio platform will also showcase more than 50 new podcast episodes in collaboration with popular Pinoy creators, such as Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, skypodcast, Hugot Marcelo, Payaman Insider, Zack Tabudlo, and many more. These podcasts are exclusively available on Spotify Free and Premium from February 9. In a study* conducted by Spotify, nearly 80% of Filipinos believe audio is important when it comes to consuming...

2022 has been a great year for Clara Benin. Aside from getting featured on a Times Square billboard in New York ahead of the International Women’s Day, the folk darling received two nominations at the recently concluded 8th Wish Music Awards and collaborated with international artists such as British singer-songwriter Lowswimmer. On top of her achievements, Benin also dropped a song called "Affable Dork," which garnered rave reviews for "adopting a jazz-pop approach." This year is no different for the prolific act, as she continues to delight Clarafied (her official fans club) with her remarkable consistency. Benin opens 2023 with...

Set the tone early for a bright and successful year ahead! Answer the questions Uso Pa Ba ang New Year's Resolution? with DJ Chacha and Sam YG, and be empowered about moving at your own pace because really, life’s not a race. Or, if resolutions aren’t for you, Bianca Gonzales’ “What's Your Theme For 2023? shares tips on building a theme for yourself. Will Dasovich’s My 5 core goals for 2023, Inka Magnaye’s New Year's Resolution, as well as Nana Silayro’s New Year, New Me! Talaga ba? guides listeners on actionable steps towards achieving their goals. Remember, no resolution is...

Filipino artist Jarlo Bâse deftly incorporates contemporary pop, R&B, gospel, and alternative music influences with haunting soundscapes on his new single “O Sana, Hosanna”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. The song draws listeners to its emotionally powerful narrative while making great strides in terms of songwriting and production. According to the talented music act, the concept of his new track came from his filmmaker/choreographer friend Jobert Lachica, who pitched a story about the cycle of abuse and being abused, or, in the words of Charles Eads, the theme surrounding the phrase “hurt people hurt people.” “So, from there, I thought...