Pop superstar Kesha has released Gag Order, her fifth album and the crowning jewel of the GRAMMY-nominee’s eclectic and inspired discography to date. LISTEN HERE.   Called “her most daring music yet” by Rolling Stone, ‘Gag Order’ (produced by Rick Rubin, with Kesha as executive producer), has been self-described as “post-pop” full-bodied collection which flows like a stream-of-consciousness journey through the psychedelic dark depths of the human psyche, followed by basking in the cleansing light when finally reaching the surface.   Pre-release tracks “Eat the Acid” and “Fine Line” have hinted at the pop star’s artistic reinvention, with The Fader...

Music has always been a recurring theme in Naoko Yamada’s works, from her directorial debut K-On! and now her latest work The Colors Within. “Music allows people to communicate without words,” Yamada tells The Japan Times. “It gives you a way to share your feelings. It crosses borders. Through sound, through music, you can share what you like.”   Watch the trailer:      Embarking on this new journey with Yamada is writer Reiko Yoshida. They’ve collaborated since K-On!, and Yoshida has many more anime and live-action series and films in her belt, including the Violet Evergarden movie, and A...

Manila flow masters Gloc-9, Ramdiss, and Hero have joined forces for their newest Spotify Singles track, “Umaga.” This track is part of KALYE X — Spotify's initiative that spotlights Pinoy hip-hop through meaningful collaborations with artists and communities.   “Umaga”, the final track of the three first-ever original Filipino hip-hop Spotify Single, packs a punch with its unapologetic message on embracing your individuality. It's a raw and fearless anthem, encouraging listeners to break free from society’s expectations.    Iba’t-ibang daan, isang tagpuan   Gloc-9, Hero and Ramdiss, each hailing from diverse backgrounds, have come together for KALYE X to create...

Have you tried waking up whereas, one day, you can’t face the person anymore? You can’t go to the place where you once called a “happy place”? You can’t even take to hear the voice of those you loved dearly? Because today, they are your anxiety triggers. This article is written with empathy for those who are trying to overcome anxiety and depression. Those brave individuals keep on showing up despite of having no enough sleep. Despite of not eating well. Despite of all the odds that keep on boxing him or her in their own gloomiest days. You matter....

'The Boy Foretold by the Stars' is a refreshing escape after 2020. This boys’ love (BL) themed movie can play a potential major role for the country’s gradual acceptance of the LGBTQ community in the Philippines. After months of unending lockdowns, political issues, and societal uproar, The Boy Foretold by the Stars, is the vibrant rainbow after the rain that is 2020. This BL movie delivers audiences with a meet-cute, therapeutic uncommon romance story that may lead many to long more for the pre-pandemic days. Philippines is no longer a stranger to the exposure of BL-themed movies and TV shows...