From SUMMER SONIC to the World: SB19 and Kento Nakajima release “GENTO” collaboration

Born from a viral TikTok project and unveiled onstage in Tokyo, the cross-cultural collaboration unites two dynamic forces in Philippine and Japanese music

Manila, Philippines – A miracle collaboration born at SUMMER SONIC is finally here.

“SB19 has released “GENTO feat. Kento Nakajima,” their long-awaited collaboration with the Japanese singer-actor, out on Friday, October 30, 2026.

The song premiered on stage at SUMMER SONIC 2026 Tokyo on August 15, 2026, when the two acts performed it together and sent the crowd into a frenzy. “GENTO” is SB19’s signature song and their most-streamed solo track in Japan. With Kento Nakajima joining, the collaboration drew a huge response as a historic moment when the Philippine and Japanese music scenes intersected.

The collaboration grew out of the “GENTO with Kento Nakajima” TikTok project, filmed during SB19’s visit to Japan last year, which became a major talking point on social media and led to the production of an official collaboration track. The song features special lyrics partly written by Kento Nakajima himself. It carries on the themes of “GENTO” (“success,” “hard work,” and “proving your worth”) while adding a fresh side of Kento Nakajima.

“We’re truly happy to have collaborated with Kento,” shares SB19. “This collaboration has also reminded us of the power of music. It has been a while since we released ‘GENTO,’ but its message, its musicality, and its goal of changing people’s lives through the beat have not faded at all, and they continue to reach many hearts.”

SB19 says Kento was the perfect fit for the collaboration, not only because of the wordplay between his name and the song, but also because of who he is as an artist. The P-Pop powerhouse adds, “We met him last year and reunited at SUMMER SONIC. Through those experiences, we saw how naturally he connects with people and embodies the energy and message that “GENTO” stands for.”

Kento, meanwhile, has nothing but praise for their collaborator, SB19. “Since the SUMMER SONIC performance, music fans in general, not just fans of the two acts, have been eagerly waiting for the release. With today’s launch, this historic collaboration goes beyond the excitement of the venue and reaches fans around the world.”

About SB19

SB19, the kings of P-Pop, have sold out headline shows across Asia, North America, and other regions around the world, and in April they successfully staged their large-scale concert “Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale.” They also delivered a stunning performance at SUMMER SONIC 2026 (Osaka and Tokyo) on August 14 and 15, and their momentum shows no sign of slowing.

About Kento Nakajima

Born March 13, 1994. Affectionately known as “Kenty.” Since leaving his group, he has been active across idol work and acting. After the unit “GEMN” with Tatsuya Kitani and the theme-song project “HITOGOTO” for a drama he starred in, he made his long-awaited solo debut on December 25, 2024 with his first album N/bias. In Japan, he has held solo arena concerts and a nationwide tour, drawing about 100,000 people in total, and he has expanded his reach across Asia with a solo concert in Taipei and an appearance at the large-scale Hong Kong festival Clockenflap. He is currently on his nationwide tour “IDOL1ST Kento Nakajima LIVE TOUR 2026” in support of the album. On August 19, he released his third single, which includes “Oni-gokko” (the opening theme for season 2 of the TV anime Nige Jozu no Wakagimi) and “Fiction Love” (the theme song for the film Love ≠ Comedy, in which he stars). From August, he is scheduled to hold the Asia tour “IDOL1ST KENTY LIVE TOUR 2026,” visiting Taipei, Bangkok, and Seoul.

SB19’s “GENTO feat. Kento Nakajima” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

SB19 opens pre-orders for the first-ever ‘Wakas at Simula’ vinyl release

The limited-edition Smokey Midnight Blue pressing arrives November 15 and features exclusive collectibles, never-before-seen photos, and a special fan-signing opportunity.

Manila, Philippines – Pre-orders for Wakas at Simula on Vinyl open today, October 29, at 12:00 PM Philippine time, giving fans exclusive dibs on another physical format of SB19’s second studio album. The limited-edition release will be available through Backspacer Records' online store, pressed on Smokey Midnight Blue vinyl with individually numbered copies and exclusive keepsakes.

Officially announced on October 25 during Day 2 of ONE ZONE FEST, the vinyl edition will drop on November 15, 2026. Its arrival expands the group’s growing physical music catalog, following the sold-out release of the Wakas at Simula Global Version CD.

For SB19 leader PABLO, the release represents a long-awaited opportunity to give the album a more permanent physical presence. “Honestly, we’re really happy to finally have Wakas at Simula in a tangible form because we know how much A’TIN, and even we ourselves, love having something we can see and touch,” he shares. “Having this vinyl edition as something we can physically hold and listen to means so much to us, especially now that more and more people are getting into analog formats. This release will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and it’s something we’ll continue to carry with us as we move forward.”

The album was a natural choice for the group’s vinyl debut, conveying a defining moment in its evolution through Filipino-language releases, international collaborations, and reimagined versions of earlier material. JUSTIN hopes the format will also open doors for new listeners. “Through this edition, we also hope that new fans, whether local or international, can discover SB19 and have Wakas at Simula as their entry point into our music, while experiencing the album in a more personal and meaningful way,” he says.

The release has been thoughtfully assembled with collectors and longtime supporters in mind. Its premium tri-fold sleeve houses a 24-page, full-color lyric photobook featuring never-before-seen photographs, an exclusive 11-by-11-inch art print, a special-edition sticker pack, and one random member photocard selected from five new photographs created exclusively for the vinyl edition.

STELL emphasizes the group’s hands-on approach to the creative process, from the visual presentation to the smallest packaging details. “We want every detail to feel intentional, and hopefully, this release reminds everyone that at least one SB19 member had a suggestion along the way.”

Bridging analog and digital listening, the 12-inch single LP also features a built-in near-field communication (NFC) tag for convenient online access to the album. “Integrating an NFC tag into the vinyl is one way we’re doing that, allowing fans to enjoy the physical album while also having convenient access to its digital counterpart,” JOSH explains.

KEN also sees the release as another legacy-building effort to raise the bar for Filipino music. “We want to stay true to who we are as SB19 while continuing to challenge ourselves and explore new ways to express our artistry,” he says. “This vinyl edition is one step in that direction, and we hope there will be more opportunities for us to bring our music to life in different physical formats, creating meaningful experiences that A’TIN can treasure for years to come.”

SB19’s Wakas at Simula on Vinyl Launch and Fan Signing Event will happen on November 15 at SPACE at One Ayala. Fans who purchase the vinyl through the Backspacer Records online store using the designated promo code will have a chance to secure an invitation to the event. Limited slots are available for the fan-signing session. See the full mechanics here.

Pre-order Wakas at Simula on Vinyl here:https://sb19.lnk.to/buy-WaSVinyl

Tracklist:

1. Visa

2. Memories

3. Toyfriend (with Be:First)

4. Everblack

5. Emoji (with Jolin Tsai)

6. Wakas

7. What?

8. Mapa

9. Mana

10. Bazinga

11. Ikako

12. SLMT

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neytan serenades listeners in the bathroom for “ikaw lang ang bossing ko” MV, features ‘OPM’s ultimate bossing’ Ely Buendia

Still from ikaw lang ang bossing ko Music Video

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Laguna-born and Quezon City-based solo artist neytan drops the official music video for his new single “ikaw lang ang bossing ko”, to be posted on Offshore Music’s YouTube page on October 30. With the continuous rise of his release, “ano lasa ng pag-ibig? edi tipaklong” which garnered over a million streams on Spotify alone and 150K spins on TikTok, the Laguna lover boy shared his follow-up single “ikaw lang ang bossing ko” on June 19th as a way to further promote his “quirky song titles with deep meaning “ agenda. As of the moment, “ikaw lang ang bossing ko” has been getting similar traction from his previous release, with the song being an anthem for adoration and uplifting your favorite person. To celebrate this new feat, neytan worked with label Offshore Music to produce the official music video for “ikaw lang ang bossing ko”, which was heavily inspired by his equally successful lyric video of the track which was posted on his own YouTube channel last June. The video features the Quezon City-based singer alone in a bathroom of Room 5, Chapterhouseplaying the song with his guitar as the official lyrics pops on screen.In the concept of bathrooms being the main setting of these musical projects, the artist vehemently believes that these locations are a necessity for everyone so doing these songs in these places is just fitting, but mostly because it is fun and undeniably comical—which suits neytan’s artistic identity very well; meaningful yet amusing. 

The official music video, set to drop on October 30, is more intentional with its narrative with neytan playing the song again in a bathroom (specifically at Sari Kitchen), but with a certain recognizable figure awaiting behind the stall and it is none other than “ultimate OPM bossing” Ely Buendia, rock icon and CEO of Offshore Music.  “1. It was a very exciting concept and it feels like a weird dream doing it with Sir Ely [Buendia],” shares neytan. The young hitmaker has been with Buendia’s label since 2023 with “Microbangs” as his first ever release, and since then, both neytan and the label have been working hand-in-hand to further push his music to eyes and ears everywhere. Moreover, the “ikaw lang ang bossing ko” music video is edited by himself, and he cites his eagerness and excitement due to him currently being a multimedia arts student. “I generally love being creative in any area,” neytan adds, noting that his talent transcends beyond sonic projects but also visual arts. 

Watch the music video with neytan on his TikTok channel at @neytanmusicstuff  before the music video drops at midnight, exclusively at the Offshore Music YouTube Channel on October 30.

About neytan

neytan’s goofy and scatterbrained exterior can be amusing, yet fascinating at the same time as he incorporates it into his music. His pop sound is highly influenced by the 60s to the 80s only if a nerdy Paul Dano created it with the confidence of Alex Turner wearing tight leather pants and the easygoing vibe of the famous cartoon cat, Garfield. However lax his tunes are, they still seem to radiate with a great variety of people, ranging from those who would listen to that mellow, nonchalant, sound to those who primarily listen to hypnagogic pop and post-punk. This emanates from his belief that the simplest forms of entertainment could have the biggest impact on people’s lives–similar to how cartoons and daily internet memes are. Taking this in mind, neytan aims to further maximize and explore the impact of simplicity as he thrives in today's music scene.neytan’s Socials:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SiPvwfKYm1TANEo8F0zyT?si=eZiAdr1eTVCHTwTVSreE6g

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/17AehdYRNc/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coco_manoloto?igsh=cWVmN3Y1MWtwZGUz

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neytanmusicstuff?_r=1&_t=ZS-95MI2q6msM9

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@neytanmusicph?si=7-ttNWwFZ-OO0BGQ

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For Those Grieving, Joleah Tulagan’s New Song “A Time For Everything” Offers Comfort in Every Season

There are seasons we welcome and seasons we wish we could skip. For those navigating loss, pain, uncertainty, or change, Joleah Tulagan’s new song, “A Time For Everything,” produced by Reverb Worship, offers a gentle reminder: it’s okay to take your time to feel and to heal.

Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1–11, the song reflects on life’s changing seasons and the assurance that God remains present through them all. Joleah first encountered the passage through a friend who was grieving the loss of a family member. When she heard it again at a funeral service, surrounded by mourners crying silently, its words took on a deeper meaning. She found herself thinking about how the passage could comfort those around her. “It was like a reminder that even though there are different times, different seasons, and different situations, we have the same God who stays with us through it all,” she shares.

She wrote the song the night after the funeral, turning that moment into comfort for people experiencing loss and other difficult times. “A Time For Everything” makes room for grief, reminding listeners they don't have to rush through it or carry it alone.

At its core, the song is about trusting God's timing. The closing lyric, “Yet He has made everything beautiful in its time,” points to a hope that doesn't depend on getting exactly what we prayed for. “‘Beautiful in its time’ doesn't necessarily mean that we will have the exact prayers or expectations we are asking God for,” she explains. “But we know that God will reveal His purpose and the beauty of each season in His own time.”

While grief is central to the song, Joleah hopes it also speaks to those anxious about the future, facing failure, navigating transitions, or simply finding themselves in a season they didn't expect.

“You're not alone. The Lord sees you, and the Lord knows what you're going through,” she encourages.

“A Time For Everything” invites listeners to stop rushing through the season they're in and rest in the assurance that the same God who is present in the joyful seasons is present in the painful ones, too.

Listen to “A Time For Everything” by Joleah Tulagan now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital streaming platforms. Follow @ReverbWorshipPH on social media for more inspiring, faith-based music.

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James Reid and Kathryn Bernardo bare their hearts in new single “Aaminin”

The romantic pop ballad serves as the new theme song of Someone, Someday, capturing the vulnerability and uncertainty of falling for a closest friend

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James Reid and Kathryn Bernardo explore unspoken confessions in “Aaminin,” a romantic pop ballad that serves as the new official theme song of the hit teleserye Someone, Someday.

Lyrically inspired by the familiar yet complicated territory of falling for a close friend, “Aaminin” captures the longing, vulnerability, and uncertainty that can change a relationship forever. Opening with James’ intimate line, “Nung una pa lang, pansin ko naman na ’di pang-magkaibigan lang,” the song immediately draws listeners into the realization that friendship may have become something more.

The track grew out of James’ intention to create an original song inspired by the series, particularly Jordan's perspective as he deals with his feelings for Billy, portrayed by Kathryn. After a discussion with director Chad Vidanes, James worked on the lyrical concept as a confession shaped by the character’s evolving romantic relationship.

“I thought writing a song from Jordan’s perspective could be interesting,” James shares. “I teamed up with Jason Marvin to make this song, and we had finished it in hopes that we could get Kathryn to sing on the track, and I’m very grateful that she did. The process didn’t require much thought because we have been close to these characters for almost a year. It’s a simple yet beautiful song, and our vocals blended really well.”

Having spent nearly a year immersed in their characters, James and Kathryn brought an intimate understanding of Jordan and Billy’s emotional journey to the recording process. Their voices blend and soar effortlessly, giving the song the authenticity it needs.

Honesty has become the guiding principle behind the songwriting, according to James. Working with Jason, who also produced the track, he drew on the series’ script and character breakdowns, along with personal emotions, to create a song that feels unfiltered and sincere. Its stripped-down arrangement evokes the vulnerability of a bedroom confession, allowing the lyrics and performances to carry the weight of everything left unsaid.

“Aaminin is a song about hope and trusting your feelings, wherever they may lead,” James says.

James Reid and Kathryn Bernardo’s “Aaminin” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

Trippie Budd Pushes Filipino Urban Pop Forward with “cheekybang

The rising hitmaker expands his musical reach through a high-energy collaboration designed to bring reggaeton-inspired, Afrobeats-inflected sounds to a new generation of Filipino listeners

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Following the breakout success of “baby lika,” Filipino rapper-producer Trippie Budd returns with “cheekybang,” an upbeat collaboration with Jamaican-Filipino reggaeton/fusion artist SAJKA and rising Filipino rapper Zae.

Built around hard-hitting production and a celebratory atmosphere, the track gives each performer space to showcase their individuality while sustaining its momentum from beginning to end.

The song pivots in an exciting new direction for Trippie Budd, whose eclectic tropical sound effortlessly blends reggaeton, Afrobeats, and Moombahton. Rather than simply following established trends, the urban multi-hyphenate hopes to help bring these influences further into the Philippine mainstream.

“I want this track to somehow dominate the club scene across the country and maybe eventually become part of the street sound as well, alongside other genres,” Trippie Budd explains. “I don't have plans to take over anything; I just wanna blend in and serve as a gateway to a bolder but totally different sound in our local music scene.”

The collaboration began during the music video shoot for “baby lika,” when Trippie Budd learned that SAJKA, whose music had caught his attention through Spotify’s KALYE playlist, would be visiting the set. The idea eventually evolved into a track that brought two kindred spirits together, with Zae eventually joining the lineup on the recommendation of Sony Music Philippines’ Urban team.

Produced by JayXagonto and ETRIZZLE, “cheekybang” incorporates island rhythms and clubby, infectious beats with synth elements. The arrangement supports the contrasting deliveries of Trippie Budd, SAJKA, and Zae, transforming their individual contributions into a cohesive party record.

“The majority of the arrangement of the instrumental came from JayXagonto, and I just asked for some minor changes while I was writing the track,” Trippie Budd adds. “It all aligned well since it wasn't my first time working with JayXagonto. The sound that I think is the backbone of the track is the synth instrument with the stereo-widening effect, which is a really big factor if you're planning to make a club banger.”

Beyond its dance-floor readiness, “cheekybang” shows that music can be a refuge from everyday pressures. “I wanna make people in bars, clubs, beaches, and other places forget about their problems for a while,” he shares.

With “cheekybang,” Trippie Budd, SAJKA, and Zae present a confident statement of intent: a new-generation party anthem that embraces global influences while honing the future sound of Filipino urban music with distinct flavor.

Trippie Budd, SAJKA, and Zae’s “cheekybang” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

CHVRCHES "ALL THE KING’S MEN" NEW ALBUM DUE 22 JANUARY VIA FUTURES

TOURING NORTH AMERICA, UK & IRELAND

FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL 2027

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CHVRCHES announce their eagerly anticipated new album All The King’s Men alongside an extensive run of shows across North America, the UK and Ireland starting in February. All The King’s Men, their first album in almost six years, is due for release on 22 January 2027 in LP, CD, cassette and digital formats via Futures Music Group.

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The band - Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty - took their pause in 2023 after touring their fourth UK Top 10 album Screen Violence, with all agreed that when they returned, their next chapter had to challenge and excite them. The result isAll The King’s Men, a self-consciously British freewheeling collection of 11 tracks of vividly emotional indie rock that fans won’t expect, and neither did they. 

In the intervening years all three members were consciously and unconsciously absorbing material for their return. On his frequent trips back to Scotland to spend time with his mother, Doherty had reconnected with gritty British cinema by auteurs like Shane Meadows and Ken Loach - not incidentally the ones who stare down the barrel of the UK’s worst social issues - and UK artists like Massive Attack, Souxsie & The Banshees, and PJ Harvey. Meanwhile, Mayberry had done her 10,000 hours of sessions and leveled up as a lyricist, and came looking to make music that showcases a fresh storytelling quality and vocal range, and Cook - still living in the band’s Scotland home base - had started to reject electronics in favour of writing with acoustic instruments, and was listening to Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Incredible String Band. 

With none of them approaching creation in the same way, they eschewed the remote working of Screen Violence to meet for multiple, intense three-week stints in Glasgow. They knew recording in-person and in Scotland was exactly the environment necessary for experimentation on this record.

A first taste came last month in the form of ‘Roses’ - a scathing piece of contemporary social commentary, a confrontation with the darker undercurrents of Britain, with Mayberry snarling, “raise a glass to delusions of the good days of blood and wine; of pearls for swine.” The song’s Orwellian closing announcement, “If I may command your undivided attention, now we can start,” set the stage for what is to come with All The King’s Men.

Through one lens All The King’s Men is a compulsive exploration of British and Scottish culture through the unique viewpoint of this specific band. After years now spent in America, with all its large newness as a country, Doherty and Mayberry connected with a sense of the UK’s history as “old and real” even when it’s ugly. Whether it’s smashing through expectations with playful 90s pop-rock (‘Adore You’) or injecting bleak, expansive loneliness into indie ballads (‘Comedown Tomorrow’), there’s an unapologetic dynamism and risk-taking to its state-of-the-nation songs that demands total attention.

For Mayberry, Doherty and Cook this was about discovering their own strength between them, saying that it’s forever changed how they’ll work as individuals and together. In finding the album, CHVRCHES seem to have found something else too, for a second time in their career: a poignant creative language that belongs entirely to the three of them.

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All The King’s Men tracklisting

1. Roses

2. Evil

3. Adore You

4. Overthinker

5. Royal Blue

6. Comedown Tomorrow

7. Friend Of A Friend

8. Three Out Of Five

9. Conman

10. Jamie’s Prayer

11. Faith In Flying

Next week, CHVRCHES play two very special intimate shows, in their hometown of Glasgow on October 26th and in London on October 29th, with proceeds going to charity. The shows sold out immediately and were oversubscribed many times over, but today the band announce a full tour of the UK and Ireland preceded by an extensive run of shows in North America, starting on 13 February 2027. Tickets for the shows go on sale to fans via presale at 10am local time October 27th (N.America) and 10am October 28th (UK / Ireland), with general sale following 10am local October 30th. See chvrch.es for ticket information and details of how to sign up for presale access.

CHVRCHES - North America, UK & Ireland shows

13 February - Philadelphia, Franklin Music Hall

17 February - Brooklyn, Steel

19 February - Washington, Anthem

20 February - Pittsburgh, Roxian Theatre

22 February - Buffalo,  Asbury Hall

23 February - Toronto, History

25 February - Chicago, Salt Shed (Indoor)

26 February - Milwaukee, Riverside Theater

27 February - Madison, The Sylvee

2 March - Boise, Knitting Factory

3 March - Spokane, Knitting Factory

5 March - Vancouver, Vogue Theatre

6 March - Seattle, Paramount Theater

8 March - Portland, Revolution Hall

10 March - Oakland, Fox Theater

12 March - San Diego, The Observatory North Park

13 March - Phoenix, The Van Buren

14 March - Los Angeles, Hollywood Palladium

23 April - Glasgow, o2 Academy

26 April - Aberdeen, Music Hall

27 April - Dundee, LiveHouse

29 April - Dublin, 3Olympia

1 May - Manchester, Victoria Warehouse

2 May - Birmingham, o2 Academy 1

4 May - Bristol, o2 Academy 1

5 May - Norwich, The LCR UEA

6 May - London, o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

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Emei presents 'Night At The Opera: Intermission' and features blunt new single "Regularly Scheduled Program"

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"REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM"

October 26th, 2026 – Basking in the spotlight of a breakout year, Chinese-American alternative pop singer/songwriter Emei uncovers her anxiously awaited new 2-pack 'Night At The Opera: Intermission'out now via Atlantic Records in partnership with multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning mega-producer Ricky Reed’s Nice Life. Fans can listen to the 2-pack HERE.

The release features Emei’s bombastic and blunt new single, “Regularly Scheduled Program". Building anticipation for its release, Emei previewed the track on tour, where it was met with an enthusiastic response from fans. The song opens with seesawing strings punctuated by warped harp plucks, as her sunny delivery contrasts with the seething rage of lines like, “So clearly I’m a little bit unwell, thanks to you my special friend from Hell!” As the track progresses, this playful veneer begins to crack, giving way to glitchy electronic distortion and thunderous drums that underscore her exasperated lament: “You keep coming back. How long will this last? Back to our regularly scheduled program”.

Sour, sticky, and shockingly catchy all at once, the track is like a kiss-off arena-ready anthem born in a Broadway back alley. Reflecting on the song, Emei shares, “I! LOVE! THIS! SONG!!! It’s about feeling like you’re finally moving on and everything is great and then life coming in and being like ‘Psych!!!! You thought!!!!’ It’s about being triggered. It’s about running into your past enemies. It’s about holding it together when life feels like it’s falling apart. There’s lines plucked straight out of my journal and scenes plucked straight out of deranged Disney. I leaked this one for the first time on tour and the crowd erupted in cheers because man it hits even harder live! I cannot wait for my fans to finally have this studio version to rock out to”.

Emei previously teased the two-track release with “Molly”, which has already amassed nearly one million streams across platforms and helped boost her Spotify monthly listeners to just shy of two million.

Emei - "Regular Scheduled Program" (Official Visualizer)

Beyond her own releases, Emei continues to expand her creative footprint with “The Understudy”, her contribution to 'Steps' (Soundtrack from the NETFLIX Film), arriving November 20. The soundtrack features four original songs written and produced by GRAMMY® Award nominee Justin Tranter, with additional vocals by Academy® Award nominee Amanda Seyfried, Rose Gray, and Emei, alongside a score by Academy® Award winner Kris Bowers (Bridgerton).

Speaking about the project, Emei adds, “As a theater kid and animation lover, I was so so excited to be approached by Alyce and Netflix for writing a song for Steps. It’s honestly a dream come true and when I saw the scene we were writing for, I got even more stoked. Understudy is such a special song to me as often in my life I’ve felt overlooked and misunderstood, just like Lilith! It also has so many references to theater lingo and baby theater kid Emei inside me is so happy. It was such an honor to create this one with a great team, spearheaded by Justin Tranter, who is absolutely brilliant. He made it so easy for me to express myself and the scream at the tail end of the song is by FAR my favorite thing I’ve sung into a mic. Can’t wait to see it in its full form in the movie. LILITH 5EVER!”

Emei’s latest releases build on the momentum of her acclaimed ‘Night At The Opera’ EP, which has earned coverage from major outlets including Variety, OnesToWatch, and Billboard. She first ignited her breakthrough with “Scatterbrain”, which has garnered more than 100 million cumulative streams. With her distinctive alternative pop sound and growing presence across music and screen projects, Emei continues to build momentum toward an even bigger projects ahead.

'Night at the Opera: Intermission' Tracklisting

1.Molly
2. Regular Scheduled Program

Listen to 'Night at the Opera: Intermission' here
Watch the visualizer for "Regular Scheduled Program" here

About Emei

A little drama never hurt anybody. Emei knows how to bring it too. She’s an unabashed “theater kid” who grew up into an Ivy League-educated pop femme fatale at the helm of a crazy, candy-coated, and colorful world of her own making. With a bold voice that’s as vibrant as her personality, the New Jersey-born Chinese-American singer/songwriter placed third on Chinese Idol at 15-years-old and later appeared on China’s Dancing with the Stars. Upon achieving a degree in cognitive science from Yale University, she uploaded original music online. Emei made major waves with 2022’s “Late to the Party”, surging on TikTok and igniting her 'End of an Era' EP. However, she reached critical mass with the release of her debut, "Scatterbrain". Touted as one of Spotify’s “Best Pop Songs of 2023” and inciting the applause of Billboard, People, Wonderland, and OnesToWatch in addition to BBC Radio 1 in the UK and Triple J in Australia. Spotify handpicked her as one of Pop Rising’s “Artists To Watch” for 2024 as she notably sold out a series of dates across Australia and headlined her biggest tour to date in 2025 with sold-out crowds coast-to-coast in the US and in the EU. After gathering over a quarter-of-a-billion streams, selling out shows, and attracting multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning mega-producer Ricky Reed (Lizzo, Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Phantogram, Jon Batiste) to her corner, she embraces her theatricality on her 'Night At The Opera' EP.

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ATEEZ kicks off their next chapter with pre-release single “Drip”

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Global powerhouse icons ATEEZ are set to make a highly anticipated return, dropping their explosive new pre-release single “Drip” from their upcoming album on October 23 at 1:00pm KST. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.

The music video teaser for “Drip” released on October 20 has accumulated over 12 million views across all platforms. 

Following the massive success of “BAD,” ATEEZ is back to dominate with “Drip,” a track defined by its heavy trap rhythm. The song serves as a bold declaration of their meteoric rise, capturing the overwhelming momentum of their recent achievements. With their signature confidence and commanding presence, they are unapologetically solidifying their unique territory and artistic identity.

The excitement continues as the group prepares for the release of their 15th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6, arriving on November 13 at 2:00pm KST. “Drip” will be available on all major streaming platforms alongside the music video release. You can watch the music video here and stream the album here.

ATEEZ 2027 UPCOMING TOUR DATES Dates:

January 22-24 - Incheon, South Korea

February 2-3 - Tokyo, Japan

February 13-14 - Kobe, Japan

March 31 - London, UK

April 4 - Lyon, France

April 7 - Berlin, Germany

April 10 - Krakow, Poland

April 12 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

April 15 - Cologne, Germany

April 17 - Antwerp, Belgium

July-August - North America

September - South America

● More to be added

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About ATEEZ:

ATEEZ is an eight-member South Korean group that has taken the world by storm immediately after their debut in October 2018. Known for standout performances that combine runway aesthetics with darker tones lined by hip-hop and electronic trap mixes, the octet have turned storytelling into a full musical experience. The eight members of ATEEZ are HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG, and JONGHO. Establishing themselves as top artists early on in their career with a sold out global tour only four months after their debut, they continue to break their own records. In a unique narrative that starts from the very first release in the ‘TREASURE’ album series and continues through the ‘FEVER’, ‘THE WORLD’ and now ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ masterpieces, the group combines bestseller narratives with personalized music that speaks to their generation. The pirates of the high K-pop seas ATEEZ have made their mark as a million seller group, collecting nominations for the American Music Awards, wins at the iHeartradio Awards, and charting on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 with multiple releases.

About KQ Entertainment:

KQ Entertainment is a fast-growing global entertainment and content company based in South Korea that continuously evolves with the expanding domestic and overseas markets. Using a system that considers the characteristics and needs of musicians to better nurture artist development, the label aims to create a positive impact on the music industry. The system in practice creates a virtuous cycle that establishes a new paradigm of artist discovery, support, and production between idol groups and musicians for a mutually beneficial relationship growth in innovating music. KQ Entertainment currently houses the global phenomenon ATEEZ, rising superstars xikers, legendary vocalist Sohyang, as well as top producers and artists EDEN and Maddox.

For more about ATEEZ, visit: https://ateez.kqent.com/

ATEEZ SOCIALS:

INSTAGRAM (11.9M+) | TIKTOK (10.9M+) | X/TWITTER(4.9M+) | SPOTIFY (7.2M) | YOUTUBE (5.7M+)

INDIVIDUAL INSTAGRAM:

HONGJOONG | SEONGHWA | YUNHO | YEOSANG | SAN | MINGI | WOOYOUNG | JONGHO

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SHANNi finds her sound and sense of self on debut EP Cure For Loneliness

The 5-track release blends OPM, Manila Sound, soft rock, and indie pop into a confident statement of artistic identity, exploring love, longing, and human connection

Filipino singer-songwriter SHANNi establishes a more confident artistic identity with her latest EP, Cure For Loneliness—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. The 5-track release finds the young artist moving seamlessly between Manila Sound, soft rock, sunshine pop, jazz, and indie pop, bringing a more sophisticated touch to songwriting and arrangement while leaning into a warmer, more intimate sound.

Across five tracks, SHANNi explores the complexities of love and human connection with wisdom that goes beyond age, finding sophistication in the intricacies of everyday life while staying comfortable talking about her inner darkness and pain. Each song captures a different facet of affection and emotional connection. Still, the project’s overarching narrative reflects SHANNi’s growing understanding that healing can come from recognizing the love already present in one’s life.

“The songs are mostly about love and the different ways we experience it, whether through longing, connection, or simply feeling loved by the people around us,” shares SHANNi in a press statement. “As I was writing these songs, I also came to realize that I wasn’t as alone as I sometimes felt. The love and support I received from the people around me became a big part of my healing. In a way, the EP is a reminder that loneliness can be eased not only by finding love romantically, but also by recognizing the love that already exists in our lives.”

Co-produced by SHANNi and Max Cinco, the EP pairs light, inviting arrangements with an undercurrent of vulnerability, creating a sonic canvas that feels suited to solitary city walks, late-night drives, and moments of deep introspection. Cinco's horn arrangements add character and texture to the EP’s nostalgic pop sensibilities, making “2 O’CLOCK,” “Pag-uwi Mo,” and “Sorry Na Please” an exciting listening experience. Recording engineer Marcus Mababangloob of Meadowlark Productions, digital mixing engineer Jet Francisco of Wild Grass Studio, and analog mastering engineer Marco de Leonof Mix Machine Analog help refine the record’s warm, cohesive sound, balancing eloquence and precision with SHANNi’s more nuanced, emotionally evocative storytelling.

“I didn’t really want to limit myself to one genre,” SHANNi explains. “Instead, I focused on what each song needed and what sound best expressed the story I wanted to tell. I think what ties everything together is the sincerity of the songwriting and the overall feeling of the EP. At the end of the day, I wanted the music to sound like me, like SHANNi, and to create a world that listeners could feel comfortable in. For me, finding my identity as an artist is about embracing the different things I love and making them my own.”

To celebrate the release, SHANNi will be staging her own EP launch party at Theodore Events Place in Marikina City onOctober 31, 2026 (6:00 p.m.). The event will also feature performances from The Itchyworms, ena mori, One Click Straight, Suyen, Planetena, and Uncle Jonny.

“Having all these amazing artists come together makes the night even more meaningful, and I think it’ll be a beautiful celebration of music and community,” SHANNi shares. “More than anything, this is my way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported me and believed in this journey.”

With Cure For Loneliness, SHANNi offers more than a personal introduction: she creates a space for listeners to find pieces of themselves in her stories and reassurance in the shared experience of being human.

SHANNi’s Cure For Loneliness is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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LISA’s highly anticipated EP “PRESS PLAY” out now

Drops music video for focus track “TARANTINO” 

Photo Credit: Yeyoung Choi

World-renowned rapper, singer, dancer, and style icon, LISA releases her highly anticipated EP PRESS PLAY via LLOUD Co./RCA Records - Listen HERE. The six-track project is created with a movie in mind, so fans can sit down, and ‘press play.’ 

Alongside the EP, she releases the music video for focus track “Tarantino” - Watch HERE. The video follows LISA’s epic, action-packed journey through a hotel to deliver a note to her favorite director, Tarantino. In true Tarantino fashion, the video incorporates action sequences with LISA throwing punches at anyone who gets in her way. 

PRESS PLAY includes the previously released single “SaWaDiKa.” “SaWaDiKa,” which is the Thai greeting for ‘hello’ and its accompanying music video shot in her native Bangkok, surpassed 70.8 Million YouTube views in its first 24 hours of release landing it among LISA’s biggest YouTube debuts and the #1 biggest YouTube debut of 2026 - Watch HERE. “SaWaDiKa” also debuted at #69 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her highest debut on the chart. 

LISA returned to the MTV VMA’s to perform the television debut of “SaWaDiKa” - Watch HERE. She also took home the award for Best Pop for “Dream feat. Kenatro Sakaguchi” making history as the first solo K-pop artist to win the category. 

Up next, LISA heads to Vegas, kicking off her VIVA LA LISA Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for six nights in November. The first four nights sold out in under 10 minutes and she recently added two new dates. LISA is making history as the first k-pop artist to perform a Las Vegas residency. 

Aside from music, LISA’s feature documentary Always Lalisa directed by Sue Kim recently released in cinemas worldwide following its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The documentary chronicles LISA’s breakout year going solo around the release of Alter Ego, launching LLOUD and her solo Coachella debut. 

PRESS PLAY  Track List

1. SaWaDiKa 

2. V12 

3. Cobra 

4. Tarantino 

5. Cut U Off

6. Sweat

Photo Credit: Yeyoung Choi| Hi-Res Download

FOLLOW LISA: INSTAGRAM

About LISA

LISA is a singer, dancer, rapper and actor best known as a member of the globally renowned K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. Beyond her success with BLACKPINK, LISA has made a name for herself as a solo artist. In 2024, LISA launched her own management company, LLOUD CO., to create a platform that showcases her overall vision in music and entertainment that pushes boundaries. In partnership with LLOUD Co. and RCA Records, LISA released her solo debut album, Alter Ego, in February 2025, which included breakout tracks “Rockstar,” “New Woman” with ROSALÍA, “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye, and more. As a solo performer, LISA has taken the stage at some of the world’s biggest events, including the Global Citizen Festival, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, MTV VMAs, The Academy Awards, and Coachella, where she made her solo debut in 2025 to one of the largest crowds the Sahara tent has ever seen. Most recently, she performed at the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles alongside Anitta and Rema, debuting their song “Goals” from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. Outside of music, LISA made her acting debut as “Mook” in the Emmy-nominated third season of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus and is currently embarking on her first major film role in TYGO, a new chapter of the Extraction universe. Her documentary, Always Lalisapremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was recently released for a limited run in theaters. LISA returns to her solo music with her new PRESS PLAY EP out October 23, before continuing the fall with six sold-out nights this November as she makes history as the first K-pop act to announce a Las Vegas residency with her show, VIVA LA LISA, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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IDLEPITCH invites listeners to slow down with funky new single “Sige Lang”

The Naga-based band channels Gapo funk, ’70s Motown, and contemporary OPM into a groovetastic jam about finding joy amid life’s demands

After their vital reintroduction with Manila Sound-inflected “Salamangka,” Naga-based band IDLEPITCH keeps the momentum going with “Sige Lang,” a buoyant new single released independently via Underdog Music Asia.

Blending old-school Gapo funk and ’70s Motown with contemporary OPM sensibilities, the track keeps a warm, accessible sound that stands out—thanks to its suave rhythms, playful instrumentation, and an uplifting message: “life is meant to be enjoyed, even amid the demands of everyday living.”

Penned by vocalist Jude Serrano, “Sige Lang” doubles down on fast-paced living and the mental distress it brings. Culled from friends' frustrations with work pressure and professional ambition, Serrano envisioned the song as a reminder to step back and appreciate life’s simplest pleasures. “Payong kaibigan siya in the form of a song,” he shares, describing the track as friendly advice wrapped in a tastefully groovy sonic motif.

Guitarist and arranger Herbert Belbes spent weeks improving the arrangement, turning its many musical ideas into a more grounded output without overcrowding the mix. Meanwhile, bassist Jeff Dy and drummer Ryan Oñate developed the track’s rhythmic backbone, pushing beyond the band’s familiar rock-oriented sensibilities. “Ayaw kasi naming ikulong ang sarili namin sa isang genre lang,” Dy explains. “Mahilig kaming mag-try ng iba't ibang tunog, at para sa akin, iyon ang isa sa mga exciting sa paggawa ng music.”

As it progresses, the song morphs seamlessly into a funk fantasia, further refined by tight arrangements, intricate horn passages, and a clavinet solo. Keyboardist Jeremy Pronto’s spontaneous melodic ideas and the WonderCollab production team's collaborative contributions also elevate the track, production-wise, giving it sunshine and fuller life.

For IDLEPITCH, “Sige Lang” also conveys the band members’ efforts to balance work, family, and music. “Lahat naman tayo may kanya-kanyang responsibilities, trabaho, problema, at mgagoals na gustong maabot. Pero minsan, sa sobrang busy natin, nakakalimutan na nating mag-enjoy,” Dy says.

With its easygoing groove and message of appreciation, “Sige Lang” encourages listeners to loosen up, find reasons to celebrate, and keep moving forward: one dance at a time.

IDLEPITCH’s “Sige Lang” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide.

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Mt. Lewis Time Travels Back to the 90s in playful new song, “Kung Ayaw Mo”

Photo by JL Gaddi

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Smooth rock four-piece band hailing from Angeles, Pampanga, Mt. Lewis takes us back to the 90s with their new vibrant and light track titled “Kung Ayaw Mo”—released on September 25 via Offshore Music.  

After a year since July, Mt. Lewis finally released a fresh new song following their synth-rock fusion single “Kidlat”. Still carrying that same electrifying feeling, “Kung Ayaw Mo” differs slightly as it leans towards a more coy and quirky tone, specifically describing that stage in a budding relationship where uncertainty and misunderstandings can be settled with playful banter as heard in the lyricism and instrumentation of the song.  A “suyuan” anthem, if you will. In the words of Lewis Tiongco, lead guitarist and vocalist of the band, they were inspired by watching old comedy films when they were younger, cramped inside someone’s house and just shooting the breeze as a classic Pinoy comedy film plays in the background. They intend “Kung Ayaw Mo” to have that same warm and vibrant energy to every listener, as if they too were watching a 90s comedy film. “For this particular track, we can also say that we were inspired by “Di Bale Na Lang” by Gary V. It was one of those songs that helped us visualize the kind of fun and playful Filipino pop sound we wanted to explore,” Tiongco shares, giving flowers to “Mr. Pure Energy” himself. 

“Kung Ayaw Mo” by Mt. Lewis official artwork

Speaking of energy, Lewis also opens about the band exploring the lighter side of their sound in this new single by highlighting the usage of an acoustic guitar as the main body of the music to push the weightless texture forward. “This release definitely reveals the band’s quirkier side, both musically and in terms of our personality,” says Tiongco.Support Mt. Lewis everywhere and every time by streaming “Kung Ayaw Mo”, out now on all digital streaming platformswith a music video to premiere on October 9 via the Mt. Lewis YouTube channel.

About Mt.Lewis

Currently making a splash in the local Philippine music scene is Mt. Lewis, a four-man band from Angeles City, Pampanga, whose music draws inspiration from the likes of PREP, John Mayer, Phoenix, The 1975 , and other notable acts. Their music, perfect for proms and late-night drives, has a lively and energetic feel to it.

Composed of Lewis Tiongco on lead guitar and vocals, Gael Santos on drums, Brian Macapagal on bass and backing vocals, and Heinrich Bernabe on keyboards/synths and programming, the band has been captivating audiences since their formation in 2017.

Mt. Lewis has earned a reputation as a crowd favorite, thanks to their catchy hooks, relevant lyrics, and impressive guitar solos that are sure to melt your heart. Their camaraderie as a group is also a defining feature of their music. They have released several tracks, including "Cold Misty Road", "Bitin", and "Marry Go Round", which have gained a loyal following not just in the Philippines but in other parts of the world as well.

The band regularly performs in Manila and Pampanga and has played at various festivals and events, such as the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan Festival, University Days at Holy Angel University, Fête de la Musique Pampanga Main Stage, and the Oddisee Music Festival in Clark City. Mt. Lewis released their major body of work Citrine EP last February 2024, containing its lead single hit ‘Arsonista’, as they joined with Offshore Music Philippines.

Mt.Lewis Socials:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/19coqK31n9/

TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtlewismusic

YT: https://youtube.com/@mtlewismusic

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mtlewis_

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Offshore Music marks a decade of independent spirit with “A Decade of Good Noise”

The Ely Buendia-founded independent label brings together a generation-spanning roster of OPM artists for a milestone celebration on November 21 at 123 Block, Mandaluyong City

MANILA, Philippines — Offshore Music celebrates its 10th anniversary with Offshore Music Turns 10: A Decade of Good Noise, happening on November 21, 2026, at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City.

The special event honors the independent record label’s contribution to OPM, featuring an impressive selection of Filipino artists for a night of live performances, community, and creative expression. Designed around a street-style fiesta theme, the event will include performances, booths, and activities that showcase the vibrant culture at the heart of Offshore Music.

The anniversary lineup features performances from its current roster of acts, ena mori, ALYSON, Ligaya Escueta, neytan, Sexy Jay, and Carousel Casualties, alongside collaborators and previous partners, Pinkmen, Apartel, the funk-jazz fusion band that inspired the label’s beginnings, and pop-rock visionaries, the Itchyworms. The label will share additional announcements and ticketing details through its official channels.

“The roster speaks for itself,” says Ely Buendia, founder and chief executive officer of Offshore Music. “It’s a testament to how well we’ve curated Offshore’s catalog and how well we’ve been able to practice our philosophy. In the end, we want to celebrate by doing what we do best: play music.”

Founded in 2016, Offshore Music began as a creative, independent home for Apartel, with Buendia and Pat Sarabia seeking more freedom to develop and release their music on their own terms. What started as a home for one band has since grown into a respected independent label representing more than 20 artists across a diverse range of genres. With General Manager Audry Dionisio joining the leadership team alongside Buendia and Sarabia, the label has built its reputation on artist-first partnerships, creative integrity, and a willingness to champion music beyond conventional commercial expectations.

According to Dionisio, the anniversary also honors the relationships that the label built and nurtured over the years. “This lineup represents different chapters of Offshore’s ten-year journey. We have artists and collaborators who’ve been with us since the early days, alongside newer acts who represent where the label is today and where it is headed,” she says. “More than anything, it’s a celebration of the music, friendships, and relationships we’ve built over the years.”

The tenth anniversary also comes after a significant year for Offshore Music, which has documented its history and looked ahead to its next chapter. Its five-part Offshore Music PH 10th Anniversary Docuseries, released on YouTube throughout the year, revisits the label’s beginnings, artist-development philosophy, defining decisions, and creative community through archival footage, candid interviews, artist testimonials, and behind-the-scenes accounts.

The label’s recent activities also highlight its commitment to preserving OPM’s musical legacy and championing values that prioritize artists' needs first. Among the year’s releases are ena mori’s six-track EP Ore, which explores independence, uncertainty, and self-definition, and ALYSON’s sophomore album, AFTER OURS, which earned international and domestic accolades. Offshore has also supported Buendia’s solo work, including “Ate,” his collaboration with producer Shadiel Chan, and Method Adaptor, which was released on vinyl, CD, and cassette. The label also remains committed to raising the bar for its archival projects, including the vital vinyl release of the Eraserheads’ Fruitcake album and repressings of Eraserheads’ Ultraelectromagneticpop!.

“Offshore Music started as a creative space for artists to make music freely, without being boxed in,” Dionisio explains. “A lot has changed in terms of how we operate, but the idea remains the same: to support good music, encourage individuality, and help artists grow while staying true to who they are.”

A decade into its journey, Offshore Music continues to show that independence is not just a business model, but a commitment to the people and ideas that give music meaning. With a team of 10 carrying forward that founding ethos, the label’s anniversary celebrates how far it has come and affirms the work it will pursue for years to come.

“We really just wanted to see if there was something we could learn or do by handling our own music,” Buendia reflects. “And then as time went by, we discovered that we could actually be a real place where artists can flourish.”

Tickets to Offshore Music Turns 10: A Decade of Good Noise are available here: https://offshoremusic.helixpay.ph

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Rol3ert Releases Debut Album "meet me in my head" and Confirms First-Ever Shows in Jakarta and Manila

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Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert released his debut full-length album meet me in my head today, October 21. Spanning 14 songs written and sung in both Japanese and English, it turns the emotions and values he has carried up to the age of 20 into music. It brings together fan favourites including "meaning," "savior," "Boy," "Kodoku" and "HOPE" with brand-new songs such as focus track "i won't see you anymore," alongside advance single "With you" featuring Malaysian singer-songwriter and producer Johnson, his first collaboration with a Southeast Asian artist on record.

STREAM "meet me in my head" HERE

The album also marks the start of a new chapter closer to home for Southeast Asian fans. From October 28 to November 1, Rol3ert makes his way to Indonesia and the Philippines, marking his first time performing in either country.

In Indonesia, Rol3ert plays his first-ever show in the country on Wednesday, October 28, with the Rol3ert "meet me in my head" Showcase & Fan Meet at Houma Jakarta, Gunawarman. Doors open at 18:30 WIB and the show runs from 19:00 to 20:30 WIB. He will perform tracks from the album, talk about the songs, and stay afterwards to meet everyone who came. Entry is free, dinner is included, and there is merch to be won on the night. Seats are limited, so RSVP is required.

RSVP to the Jakarta Showcase HERE

In the Philippines, Rol3ert arrives in Manila on Friday, October 30 for promotion. On Saturday, October 31, he performs live at the After Dark Halloween Party at the 4th-floor Garden of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City, his first ever show in the Philippines. The show starts at 19:00 PHT, entry is free, and as with the Halloween theme, fans are welcome to come dressed as their favourite creature from Filipino folklore.

Back home, Rol3ert then plays two headline shows on his Live Tour 2026 "meet me in my head": Osaka's BIGCAT on November 6 and Tokyo's Spotify O-EAST on November 12, with band-set shows he says will feel completely different from his earlier band performances.

meet me in my head is mastered by Mike Bozzi (Bernie Grundman Mastering), whose credits include Childish Gambino's "This Is America," and features a diverse group of producers including Taka Perry, MONJOE, ESME MORI, Michael Kaneko, Yuto Uchino (The fin.) and JUNE. It is also his first release on CD alongside digital formats.

"With you" was written at SONG BRIDGE 2025, a songwriting camp held in Kyoto in May 2025 as part of the MUSIC WAY PROJECT, and is the first international collaboration to come out of SONG BRIDGE. Its music video, featuring Johnson, was shot in Singapore in May 2026 with a local production team.

WATCH "With you" Music Video HERE

Album tracklist

1. Done

2. meaning

3. Boy

4. Aftertaste

5. i won't see you anymore

6. savior

7. Realized

8. Kodoku

9. say my name - album version -

10. sweet tear - album version -

11. With you

12. (how could i be)honest?

13. HOPE

14. dreams

The Southeast Asia trip follows a breakout year. In June, Rol3ert took home the Radio Rising Artist of the Year award at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, and on Spotify, Taipei has overtaken Tokyo as his No. 1 city in the world by listeners. It is a chance to bring that growing overseas response face to face with fans in Jakarta and Manila.

About Rol3ert

Born in the United States in 2005 and raised in Japan, Rol3ert debuted in 2025 with a cross-cultural sound blending English lyricism and J-pop-influenced melodies. Over the summer of 2025, he performed at major festivals including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '25 and SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2025, and in October was honoured with the Best Breakthrough Artist award at the Tokyo Alter Music Awards.

Following viral covers surpassing 4 million views, he broke through with "(how could i be) honest?" and "savior," which was selected for Spotify's New Music Friday in 22 countries. In 2026, Rol3ert was selected for Spotify Japan's RADAR: Early Noise 2026, named one of Japan's 25 representatives in Rolling Stone's global "Future of Music" project, chosen for "SPACE SHOWER NEW FORCE," sold out his headline show at Shibuya WWW X, and received the Rising Radio Artist of the Year Award at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026. He also performed at SUMMER SONIC 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka, and overseas in South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.
 

With a growing listener base across Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore, Rol3ert is now bringing his music to the region in person for the first time.

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Singaporean Indie Artist-Producer hongjoin Expands Debut Album Era With 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)', An Extended Edition Of His First Full-Length Album

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October 19th, 2026 - Philippines — Singaporean Brooklyn-based artist-producer hongjoin returns with 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)', marking the next chapter of his debut album era and further expanding the world first introduced with the original release of 'CLOCKWORK'. Fans can listen to the new album HERE. 

Serving as both an extension of the 'CLOCKWORK' era and a statement of momentum for what's to come, 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' pushes the project forward with new perspectives while maintaining the emotional and sonic identity that made 'CLOCKWORK' such a distinct introduction. Featuring three new tracks, the expanded release builds on the album's themes of identity, ambition, relationships, and personal growth, showcasing hongjoin's genre-blurring production, sharp songwriting, and fully self-directed artistic vision. It offers longtime listeners a deeper look into the world he has built, while introducing new audiences to his evolving sound and artistry.

Released in June, the original 12-track album 'CLOCKWORK' unfolds across the hours of a clock face, with each song representing each hour. Balancing time's mechanical precision with love's ability to transcend it, the album moves between euphoric highs and contemplative lows, capturing the distinct moods and shifting emotions that define the nonlinear journey through love.

Earlier in July, hongjoin hongjoin marked a major milestone with his biggest headline show to date at Singapore's *SCAPE Ground Theatre, in celebration of the 'CLOCKWORK' album launch. He subsequently joined EJEAN as the opening act for select dates on the artist's US tour, performing in Brooklyn, Vancouver, and Seattle, and is currently taking his headline show to Los Angeles and New York.

A rising name within Southeast Asia's new wave of globally minded artists, hongjoin has steadily built momentum across the region and internationally. He has amassed over 10 million streams on Spotify with his top listeners concentrated across key Southeast Asian markets including #1 Singapore, #2 Taiwan, #3 Thailand, #4 Malaysia, #5 Philippines, and #6 Indonesia. In 2024, he received two accolades from Spotify: Top Artist of Rising 65 and Top 5 Songs of Rising 65 for 'KOMOREBI'. His music has also received coverage from regional publications including The Straits Times, Men's Folio, Esquire Singapore, and Harper's Bazaar Singapore. In 2024, he sold out his homecoming headline show, 'Everything in Between', at the Esplanade Annexe. He has also opened for notable acts including Ricky Montgomery, Charlie Burg, Matt Maltese, Mikayla Geier, PRYVT, grentperez, and more, further underscoring his growing presence on the regional and international live circuit. 

Today, 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' also represents the first full project released with the support of hongjoin's new management team, NINETY8 Management, alongside SoundOn. Together, they are shaping the next chapter of his global career, building on his evolving artistic vision and live momentum to expand his audience across the US, Asia, and beyond.

'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)' Tracklisting:
1. GET IT
2. Galaxy
3. Tell Me Again

Stream 'CLOCKWORK (Deluxe)'  here
 

About hongjoin
 

hongjoin is a 24-year-old artist born in Singapore and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. A firm believer of the DIY process, hongjoin’s music journey has established himself as a versatile artist capable of fitting his songwriting into a diverse range of genres.

Since being selected as a Spotify RADAR Artist in 2023, hongjoin has found his musical direction and created a name for himself as both a producer and a performing artist. His run of projects — 'Petrichor' (2022), 'F(OOL)'(2023), and 'KOMOREBI' (2024) — showcases his evolving sound and artistic identity. He was also named a Top Artist in Spotify's Rising 65, with 'KOMOREBI' earning a Top 5 placement in 2024. Further expanding his global footprint, hongjoin has also signed an album deal with TikTok's US distribution label, SoundOn.

Deeply connected to his Singapore roots, hongjoin frequently collaborates with local artists, including zzzat, Marian Carmel, and RENE. Most recently, he teamed up with viral breakout artist Regina Song on the self-produced indie rock track "i don’t rly care bout u!", which has since amassed over 1.47 million streams.

With a loyal and growing Gen Z fanbase, hongjoin has built a strong live presence across Southeast Asia and the US. With four album launch shows in Singapore under his belt, hongjoin has also performed at local festivals including Majulah Fest 2023 and MYBeats Festival 2024. Beyond Singapore, he has opened for globally recognised artists and headlined his own shows in Los Angeles and New York. A regular on the US college circuit, he frequently performs across both coasts, where Asian student organisations spotlight emerging Asian artists, further cementing his position as a rising voice bridging Southeast Asia and the global stage.

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Estelle Fly brings club-pop nostalgia and playful swagger to new single ‘Shut It Down’

Singaporean pop artist Estelle Fly returns with ‘Shut It Down’, a playful club-pop single about switching off the overthinking and making the dance floor your own. Inspired by the Rihanna and Kesha songs she used to get ready and go out to, the new release is an invitation to let loose, dance with friends and have fun even when life feels complicated.

‘Shut It Down’ is about the nights when friends persuade you to stop overthinking and go out. Instead of waiting for a text or checking your phone, it is an invitation to get dressed, feel good and spend the night dancing. As Estelle puts it: “Your problems will still be there tomorrow, but you deserve to enjoy yourself tonight.”

Listen to Estelle Fly’s ‘Shut It Down’ here

“I’ve always loved singing and dancing, so making a song like this feels very natural to me,” says Estelle. “I love the club songs from Rihanna and Kesha that we used to get ready and go out to, and I still listen to them now. I wanted to make something that gives me that same excitement, and let myself have a bit more fun with my music.”

That spirit carries into a chorus conceived for listeners to join in, with an attitude Estelle describes as playful and a little bratty. Drawing on the club-pop nostalgia she loves, ‘Shut It Down’ gives her room to bring singing, dancing and her own personality together.

“I wanted that feeling where you might be quite shy normally, but once this song comes on, suddenly the world disappears and the dance floor is yours,” she says.

Asked what she hopes listeners will feel, Estelle’s answer is simple: “Honestly, a little hotter than they did three minutes ago.”

“We spend so much time trying to have everything together. Sometimes you need to sing too loudly, dance with your friends and remember that you’re allowed to have fun even when life is complicated.”

‘Shut It Down’ follows Estelle’s July single ‘Bury it’ and is available to stream now.

Estelle Fly is a Singaporean pop artist whose work spans music, dance and acting. Having performed as an idol before establishing herself as an independent soloist, she released her EP ZONE and performed at Waterbomb Singapore in 2025. In 2026, she was selected as a Spotify RADAR artist.

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One of the UK’s finest young songwriters Rachel Chinouriri presents her new album, 'I think I spoke too soon'

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“Every pop star’s favourite UK pop star... she’s poised to join her fans Olivia Rodrigo and Florence Welch at pop’s top table" – The Guardian

“I think I spoke too soon remains a fascinating portrait of both an artist and a person that are in flux together” – Rolling Stone UK, 4*

“Never one to be put in a box, she’s changing tack once again with album two, I think I spoke too soon,
which is capital P pop music... Disco guitar dances alongside heartbeat drums, yet something melancholy lingers in the space between them” – London Standard

October 16th, 2026 – Indie-pop singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has released her second studio album, ‘I think I spoke too soon’, via Atlas Artists / Parlophone Records. Fans can stream the album here and watch the music video for the focus track here.

The album’s focus track, “Pretty girls”, is a track celebrating women, self-confidence, and the freedom to express oneself without fear of judgement. Speaking about the track, Rachel shares: “"Pretty girls" is the anthem for all women wanting to express who they are with the freedom to not be judged. When I say all women I mean it. Straight women, queer women, trans women, masc women, non binary people and anyone who supports the girls. I have a deep love and admiration for beautiful women including myself and I’m glad I have a song that represents that confidence for me and hopefully many other pretty girls”.

Accompanying the track is a music video directed by Dora Paphides, which serves as a euphoric ode to the magic of womanhood. Embracing themes of self-expression, embodiment, and freedom, the visual captures the confidence and joy at the heart of “Pretty girls”, bringing its celebration of women and individuality to life.

Rachel Chinouriri - "Pretty girls" (Official Music Video)

Featuring the previously released singles “One song away from crying”, “Make believe" and “Broken chair”, ‘I think I spoke too soon’ expands upon the intoxicating alchemy of pop, indie and rock influences that Rachel has long used to sketch portraits of her inner world that are both dynamic and deeply intimate.

The resulting project is an absorbingly vulnerable study into unpicking those tensions: between the internal and the external, our thoughts and our actions, who we are versus who we want to be. In many ways, this album is Rachel’s offering of loving permission; permission to fall and to get back up, to change, question, learn and grow in the face of the messy, beautiful reality of ongoing personal evolution. “My core thing is you can change who you are at any moment and you can forgive yourself at any moment,” she says. “And I think forgiving yourself is the first step in becoming a better person”.
 

'I think I spoke too soon' Tracklisting
1. One song away from crying
2. Pretty girls
3. Baby steps
4. Favourite desperation
5. I’m a star
6. AAAHHH!!!
7. Broken chair
8. Shiver
9. Make believe
10. Parasite
11. The good fight
12. Crash this car

Listen to 'I think I spoke too soon' here
Watch the music video for "Pretty girls" here

About Rachel Chinouriri

Rachel Chinouriri has long cemented her reputation as one of the UK’s finest young songwriters, a breakout voice leading the charge for a new wave of indie pop stars with a flair for tender-hearted, perceptive lyricism and vivid sonic worldbuilding. The release of the London-born and based artist’s 2024 debut album 'What A Devastating Turn of Events' led to two BRIT Award nominations - Artist Of The Year and Best New Artist - following prior Ivor Novello Award and BBC Sound Of nominations. Rachel was a recent recipient at the O2 Silver Clef Awards. With her fiercely loyal fanbase the ‘Darlings’ behind her, Rachel has clocked up over 500 million global streams to date. She has been praised by the likes of British Vogue (“Chinouriri is leading the indie pop renaissance”), The Observer ("brimming with fresh ideas"), NME (“consistently charming”), GQ (“Chinouriri is set to dominate”), BBC Radio 1, and has appeared on Later... With Jools Holland, SNL UK
and more.

2025 saw Rachel continuing to ascend with a prominent support slot on Sabrina Carpenter’s UK + Europe Short n’ Sweet arena tour, a sold out and upgraded debut US headline tour, plus her first headline show in Brazil. She also released her 'Little House' EP and featured on Pink Pantheress’ rework of "Romeo", with previous collaborators including Sombr, Cat Burns, Alemeda and more.

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ZARA LARSSON SHINES WITH “BLUE MOON”

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(October 16, 2026) As the Midnight Sun sets, the “Blue Moon” rises as GRAMMY®-nominated pop superstar Zara Larsson unveils the highly anticipated music video for “Blue Moon,” an exciting new extension of the Midnight Sununiverse and a tribute to the album that has defined a career-changing year for the global pop sensation.

Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the official video follows Zara as she finds herself alone in a desolate parking lot at dusk. As night falls, she breaks into a show-stopping performance and the ordinary landscape transforms into a vibrant, surreal world filled with fantastical creatures, vivid colors, and dynamic choreography. Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, the video captures the dreamy, escapist spirit of “Blue Moon” while showcasing Zara’s signature performance style. 

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Zara first gave fans a glimpse of the “Blue Moon” music video during the second of her two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre last month, leaving fans clamoring for more. Last week, she offered another tease during an appearance on Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, where she described “Blue Moon” as the “sister” to “Midnight Sun” — further underscoring the connection between the two. 

The striking visual arrives nearly one year after the release of Midnight Sun. Since the album’s release, Zara Larsson has been on an unstoppable global run. From earning aGRAMMY® nomination for the album’s explosive title track and scoring her first-ever Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with PinkPantheress on “Stateside,” to taking home two American Music Awards forBreakthrough Album of the Year and Collaboration of the Year and earning five MTV Video Music Award nominations for “Stateside.” Larsson also expanded the Midnight Sun universe with Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, an all-star remix album featuring Kehlani on the “Blue Moon” remix alongside Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, PinkPantheress and more, further cementing her place as a force in today’s global pop scene.

In 2026, Larsson continued her global takeover on the live stage, embarking on her sold-out U.S. headlining tour this spring before bringing theMidnight Sun era to stages across the globe this summer. Her festival run included standout performances at BBC Radio 1 Weekend and Lollapalooza, where she drew one of the largest crowds of the weekend and the largest U.S. crowd of her career. She is currently on the road with her Midnight Sun tour in Australia, with stops in Melbourne, Sydney and more before bringing the tour to the Philippines and Thailand. 

With “Blue Moon,” Zara continues to build on the world of Midnight Sun, celebrating an album that has propelled her career to new heights while offering fans a fresh perspective on the era. A natural evolution of the album’s universe, “Blue Moon” brings the Midnight Sun journey full circle.

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About Zara Larsson

“Summer isn’t over yet” is more than a lyric from Zara Larsson’s perennial hit “Midnight Sun” — it’s a statement of purpose. A decade after dropping her first international single, 2015’s “Lush Life,” the GRAMMY-nominated Swedish sensation is taking her rightful place in the zeitgeist as a Main Pop Girl. In 2026, while her sold-out tour raged onward, she lodged three songs in the Hot 100: the recently viral “Lush Life” (#35, video nearing 1B views), “Midnight Sun” (#39), and PinkPantheress collab “Stateside” (#6, and #1 on the Global 200). All of that followed hot on the heels of Midnight Sun, Zara’s fourth, truest, and most vibrant album to date, made with a tight trusted team (MNEK, Margo XS, Helena Gao, Zhone) and unafraid to show all sides of the star: lovestruck, wistful, ambitious, flippant, fun, uncertain — often in the same breath. If that radiant LP was inspired by the feeling of an endless summer night in Stockholm, then the globe-trotting remix album, Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, is what happens when that night rolls into an infinite season of pure pop energy where everyone is invited. For the reinvented set, Zara opens up her acclaimed album and shouts, “GET IN, GIRL!” to a worldwide all-woman lineup including icons like Shakira, Robyn, Tyla, Kehlani, PinkPantheress, JT, and more. The collection crosses borders, genres, and vibes for a series of unforgettable musical moments of authentic self-expression, diverse artistry, and total hands-up, top-down, open-air freedom.

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Thai singer, rapper and actor SVRN introduces a fun and groovy single, "ONE THING I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT"

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October 16th, 2026 – Artist, actor, and performer SVRN unveils “ONE THING I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT”, a vibrant, feel-good track that blends contemporary pop with the groove of disco R&B to create an upbeat, dance-driven sound that invites listeners to move along. Fans can listen to the song here and watch the music video here.

If you were asked to name one thing you couldn’t live without, what would you say? For many, “money” might be one of the first answers that comes to mind. In “ONE THING I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT”, money is explored as an everyday force that drives people forward and inevitably plays a role in their lives.

Beyond this interpretation, the song tells a story through the relationship between two people. The woman in the narrative can be understood metaphorically as “money”—something we desire, depend on, and sometimes find difficult to escape. Through themes of attraction, dependence, and the struggle to let go, the song offers another layer of meaning for listeners to uncover and interpret through their own experiences.

The track originated from a songwriting camp featuring SVRN, Josh Cumbee, and Gaston Pong, with Gak Mook-Ek serving as executive producer. Developed collaboratively from the ground up, the song took shape through experimentation, improvisation, and the exchange of ideas in the studio. From sound design and sampling to the finer details of the production, every element emerged from the creative process that day, capturing the spontaneity and energy of the collaboration.

Musically, “ONE THING I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT” draws inspiration from the sound and atmosphere of Pop music in the 1980s and 1990s, when the genre continued to evolve into a musical language capable of reaching wider audiences. SVRN and the team also envisioned the track as something akin to a classic painting in a museum—a work that captures attention at first glance but reveals new details and stories the longer you spend with it. The aim was to create something timeless, with the individuality and depth to connect with listeners across generations.

With this in mind, the song was crafted to make an immediate impression, whether through its infectious rhythm, distinctive sound design, or accompanying visual narrative. Yet beneath its accessible, upbeat surface lies a deeper message that may reveal itself with each subsequent listen: everyone has their own “one thing” they cannot live without, and the answer may be different for each person.

This concept extends into the music video, which takes the form of a dance performance video set against a backdrop inspired by nightlife and places associated with vice. The setting brings to life a world in which money is one of the driving forces behind people's actions and ambitions. The choreography was created by the Harlemshake team in collaboration with a choreographer from Japan, adding another dimension to the track's energetic and performance-driven identity.

SVRN - "ONE THING I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT" [Official Music Video]

More than simply complementing the song's upbeat sound, the performance expands on its central idea: everyone is chasing something they believe they cannot live without, whether it is money, love, success, happiness, or something else that gives their life meaning.

Ultimately, “ONE THING I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT” does not offer a definitive answer. Instead, it invites listeners to reflect on their own desires, dependencies, and priorities—and ask themselves:

What’s the one thing you can’t live without?

Stream “ONE THING I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT” here
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About SVRN

SVRN (read: Sovereign) is an artist and performer creating music from instinct—where emotion leads, and everything else follows. As a solo artist, focusing on the process of shaping feeling into sound. His work blends cinematic pop with performance-led composition, built through rhythm, phrasing, and control. He is closely involved in the creative process, developing his music from the inside out—where production, vocal, and movement are treated as one continuous expression.

On stage, that same control translates into presence. His performances are defined by precision, restraint, and timing—where every movement, pause, and shift in energy is intentional, turning emotion into something physical and felt in real time. Built with expert collaborators across markets, his work holds a clear standard of quality while remaining grounded in his own perspective. His debut unfolds as a series of interconnected songs, each capturing a different emotional state—introspective, tense, restrained, or released—forming a body of work that feels both personal and open. SVRN builds not around genre, but around clarity—of feeling, of intent, and of self.

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