The Itchyworms to launch own brand of craft beer with a special show

Filipino pop-rock icons The Itchyworms are celebrating the release of their own brand of craft beers with a music event that features some of their friends and favorites in the local music scene.

The Itchyworms: Beer o Pag-ibig? Official Launch promises to showcase their refreshing mix of brew variants to the general public for the first time, while enjoying the live performances of Ebe Dancel, Ciudad, Blaster, The Revisors, and The Itchyworms.

The special event will take place at the 123 Block on July 13, 2024, from 6 pm onwards. Aside from performances, there will also be games, booths, and special on-ground activities prepared by its co-organizers GNN Entertainment Productions and The Itchyworms themselves!

Inspired by their song “Beer,” which topped several music charts when it was released and has become a drinking anthem among Filipinos, The Itchyworms’ foray into the brewing scene dares to ask the familiar question: Bawat Patak. Anong Sarap. Ano ba talaga’ng mas gusto mo?

The two variants include BEER, a light and clean tasting blonde ale with a balance of tropical fruit flavor and the right amount of maltiness; and PAG-IBIG, a hazy, cloudy, and flowery beer that is sweet and bitter at the same time.

Entrance to the event is PHP 999 for two people, and it comes with a free six-pack of beer. Early tickets are available via bit.ly/beeropagibig.

 Source: Nyou

NERIAH KICKSTARTS HER LOVER GIRL ERA WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE THIS FALL

NEW SINGLE "FIRST TIME" OUT NOW

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DEBUTED SINGLE DURING MADISON BEER'S THE SPINNIN TOUR

June 14th, 2023 – Today, NERIAH announces her highly anticipated sophomore album with the release of the project's first single, "First Time." Listen here: https://symphony.to/neriah/first-time 
 

NERIAH is stepping into a brand new chapter of her career, celebrating her newfound independence. Leaving behind her sad girl phase of heartbreak ballads, she's embracing her Lover Girl era with a more refined, softer look filled with pastel colors and releasing uplifting music that will light up your summer playlist. Her upcoming project marks the dawn of a new, empowered NERIAH, reflecting on the happiest time of her life. 
 

She is kicking off her Lover Girl era with the release of "First Time," an 80's-inspired synth-pop track that embodies the feeling of falling in love, reminiscing those unforgettable moments that make your heart race. During the final show of Madison Beer's tour. NERIAH debuted this vibrant new single, ushering fans into this exciting era.
 

NERIAH explains, "I wrote this song about being so in love with someone that they make you feel like you're falling in love for the first time. Reminiscing on all of those ‘first times’ - your first high school dance, your first kiss, your first date. This is the theme song for your lover girl era! It’s about those magical moments that stay with you forever."
 

NERIAH has more exciting announcements coming soon including the album name and headlining tour dates this Fall. Stay tuned for more details!

ABOUT NERIAH

NERIAH, breakthrough singer/songwriter puts everything - the good, the bad, and the ugly, honest truth into her music. From happiness and love, to hardships and heartbreak, NERIAH’s music takes you on the rollercoaster of emotions that everyone goes through, with each song letting her audience know they’re not alone on this unpredictable and beautiful adventure of life.

Having received praise from Rolling Stone, Travis Mills, Zane Lowe, People Magazine, Flaunt Magazine, and more, NERIAH is embarking on this new and exciting era. With an audience exceeding 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, complemented by 245K Instagram followers, and cosigns from influential artists like SZA, Halsey, Ashe, NERIAH's influence radiates far and wide. She is also opening for Jillian Rossi later this summer for her EU/UK tour. 

Her previous singles have been picked up by top radio stations across Southeast Asia, driving growth in audience engagement. This popularity is reflected in her rankings in key markets, including the Philippines 🇵🇭 #4, Indonesia 🇮🇩 #7, and Malaysia 🇲🇾  #8.

Stream "First Time" here: https://symphony.to/neriah/first-time

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Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario and Any Names Okay’s Sofia Abrogar to join ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert

The Alegorya roster has just become bigger!

Acclaimed singer-songwriters and musicians Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar of Any Names Okay are announced as special guests at theALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert, happening at the UP Theater on July 20, 2024 (Saturday).

Munimuni revealed the additional lineup in a post on their social media platforms today.

“For the guest artists, we chose people who the band has been friends with for a long time and are artists that we look up to in the music scene,” the experimental folk band explains in a collective statement. “Some of them already have collaborations with us, and some are collaborating with us for the first time. We are excited to see how they will be able to give a different color to our songs.” 

Barbie Almalbis contributed vocals to the recently released album, Alegorya, specifically on the song “Tupa.” Other artists like Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar, are frequent collaborators and music friends of the band.

ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert chronicles Munimuni’scurrent musical journey with bigger production values and more intricate storytelling this time around, and will navigate towards the presentation of their new era. The Filipino indie outfit, which is composed of Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro(flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), Josh Tumaliuan (drums), and Ben Ayes (guitar), also shared that the concert will be the longest set the band is performing so far.

“It will be an almost 3-hour show. New and old songs will be performed in narrative, following themes the band crafted with the intent of creating a journey for concertgoers to experience.”

ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Munimuni. Tickets are available via bit.ly/alegorya.

Check out the ticket prices below.

SVIP - ₱2,800 (with Meet and Greet + signed poster + soundcheck access)

VIP - ₱2,500 (with signed poster)

LOWER ORCH - ₱2,000

UPPER ORCH - ₱1,500

LOWER BALC - ₱1,100

UPPER BALC - ₱800

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DEVIN KENNEDY RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM 'In My Imagination'

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June 13th, 2024 –  Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Devin Kennedy, a rising force in the music industry with hundreds of millions of streams and an average of 2 million monthly listeners, has released his highly anticipated album and its title track, 'In My Imagination.' Listen here: http://listen2.dk/

"This album is about life's beauty and tragedy. The stories we tell ourselves, and the profound longing for connection and love. 'In My Imagination' navigates through the dreams that sustain us and the realities that shape us," says Kennedy.

Kennedy has been releasing singles leading up to the album, each showcasing his musical growth. His evolution is evident in 'In My Imagination,' a collection of stories he’s proud of and excited to share with his fans, reflecting his personal life experiences.

Meanwhile, the track delves into the lyrics, "I’m still reminiscing deep in my thoughts/ Wishing for something that never was," speaking about romanticising a relationship. Kennedy elaborates, "This song is a confession of the heart's ability to fall in love with an idea, a possibility. It's for the romantics who find themselves sometimes loving in silence, crafting entire worlds in their minds where every detail is as they wish it to be, yet longing for that dream to become reality."

Building on the momentum of his previous releases, Kennedy's singles "Falling For You", "Annie", "Eventually", and "Star Crossed"have received significant support from various streaming platforms. His music has secured placements in prominent playlists, including Spotify's New Music Friday across Asia, TikTok's New Music Alert, Vevo's New Music Friday, and KKBOX's New International Music. In addition to streaming success, his songs have also received rotation on top radio stations across Southeast Asia.

Kennedy is still expanding his presence in this region, evidenced by his strong listener base in countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. His top 5 most streamed cities include Bangkok 🇹🇭, Jakarta 🇮🇩, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, Quezon City 🇵🇭, and Singapore 🇸🇬.

Devin Kennedy - "In My Imagination" (Official Audio)

About Devin Kennedy

Devin Kennedy has not only been growing his presence in Asia, but he also experienced a tremendous breakout year in 2023. The California-based artist toured across North America and released his debut album 'California Rain'. He concluded the year with a collaboration with R&B Superstar Pink Sweat$ on the song "Forget About You". Kennedy's music notably soundtracked viral TikTok and social media moments for Charli D’Amelio, LeBron James, NFL, Toyota, and countless other brands.

Devin Kennedy invites intimacy through his handcrafted hybrid of pop, alternative and R&B. A Los Angeles native and graduate of Berklee College of Music, Kennedy weaves his life into the core of his music, opening up so much that it makes listeners feel like they know him as well as one of their closest friends. Such sonic and lyrical candor has endeared him to a growing fan base, and praise from the likes of Live Nation’s Ones to Watch, Vevo, iHeartRadio, MTV, American Songwriter, and more. In 2024, Devin Kennedy plans to release more new music and make his live debut around the world.

'In My Imagination' Tracklist:

1. Falling for You

2. In My Imagination

3. Eventually

4. Star Crossed

5. Things I Wish I Never Said

6. What Friends Are For

7. Annie

8. Dreaming of a World

9. Sugarcoat

10. This Is Where I Leave You

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Stream ‘In My Imagination’ here: http://listen2.dk/

NexTone Introduces New Revenue Opportunities for Music Cover Artists on YouTube with CRIP to Global Markets

(Tokyo, Japan) - NexTone Inc., a prominent Japanese music rights management company, is making strides with its diverse range of business services and tools, which extend beyond its core copyright management operations. Headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, the company’s YouTube channel revenue enhancement service has shown substantial growth. Notably, the CRIP (Cover Revenue Improvement Project) service has successfully secured contracts with several major MCNs and entertainment companies in Japan and is now expanding its reach internationally.

Since its inception in July 2020, with its President & CEO Mr Masahiro Anan, NexTone has been strategically enhancing the revenue potential of music cover videos (including vocal and instrumental covers) on YouTube. The consistent growth of licensing agreements within Japan has paved the way for the full-scale international launch of this service.

About CRIP (Cover Revenue Improvement Project)

CRIP utilizes NexTone’s advanced music identification capabilities on YouTube, enabling significant revenue increases for music cover videos. The service ensures the accurate identification of copyrighted music within videos, providing precise and transparent information to copyright holders. This initiative not only boosts revenue for music cover video creators but also extends to other video content, such as live music performances, animations, and TV shows, which have historically been difficult to monetize.

Future Outlook

CRIP, an exclusive service offered by NexTone, has proven its success in Japan, being adopted by major MCNs, production companies, TV stations, and media companies to enhance profitability. NexTone is now focusing on expanding CRIP’s reach to global markets, confident in its potential to deliver substantial revenue growth worldwide.

NexTone appreciates the continued support from its partners and looks forward to sharing more exciting updates in the near future.

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About NexTone

Established in 2000 following the enactment of the Japanese copyright management law, NexTone became a publicly listed company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market as of March 2020. NexTone offers a range of services including:

●      Digital Distribution Services

●      Marketing & Promotion Services

●      Administration and Agency Services for Music Publishers

●      System Development Services

For more information about NexTone, please visit https://www.nex-tone.co.jp/en/.

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Alex Bruce relives romantic encounter in reggae-inspired bop “SUMFLING”

The release of the track is accompanied by a music video shot in La Union

Watch the music video here

Alex Bruce returns with another inescapable jam that best describes the feeling of laid-back summer afternoons and beach vibes.

The Filipina recording star channels her idyllic youthful phase in the new single “SUMFLING,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

With suave vocals coasting through laid-back R&B beats and reggae-infused production, “SUMFLING” showcases another side of Bruce: warm and chill on the inside, but effortlessly catching our attention with her distinct brand of charm.

According to Bruce, “SUMFLING” allowed her to experiment with a variety of genres and confront her fears of going against the current.

“It was my decision to embrace that shift in sound and vibe,” Alex Bruce shares. “I’ve always wanted to explore new musical landscapes for every project that I work on, and I’m glad that in SUMFLING, I get to bring a fresh, laid-back energy to my music. It sounds chill but danceable at the same time. It was a refreshing change that challenged me as an artist.”

“SUMFLING is an expression that I made up by combining the words summer and fling,” recalls the 17-year-old hip-hop sensation. “I was in Australia when I wrote this track. Life was very peaceful there, and somehow it inspired me to go on a writing spree.”

The tropical track revisits a memorable romantic encounter with someone during a holiday break.

Its release comes with a music video directed by David Olson. The MV follows Alex Bruce and her friends on a trip to La Union while enjoying nature hangouts, surfing sessions, and summertime conversations.

The visual narrative also shows Bruce meeting a random person on a bonfire, with the two romantically hitting it off for a few days straight and getting confused with their feelings for each other.

Bruce reveals, “We wanted the music video to reflect the overall vibe of the song. Summer is supposed to be about being outdoors, having fun, and feeling great about yourself, and this song perfectly captures that. I’m also happy that I’ve worked with my friends syd, Aira, Violet, and Thomas for the MV shoot. This will always have a special place in my heart.”

Alex Bruce’s “SUMFLING” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The music video will be out on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6 p.m.Watch it here.

Source: Nyou

MEGHAN TRAINOR RELEASES SIXTH ALBUM TIMELESS

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TIMELESS TOUR KICKS OFF THIS FALL

TICKETS HERE

June 7, 2024 (Los Angeles, CA) - It’s finally here! GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has released her sixth full-length album, Timeless. The 16-track record is pop perfection, complete with ballads, bops, and everything in between! Listen to Timeless HERE.

On the new album, Meghan shares, “Timeless is finally yours and I still can't believe it!! This album means so much to me! I got to work with so many incredible people to bring this album to life, and I’m so grateful for all of them and all the fans for showing so much excitement over it. I can’t wait to play these songs for you on the Timeless Tour! I’ll try not to cry every night with happy tears.”

Meghan gave fans an early taste of Timeless with three iconic songs - “Been Like This” with T-Pain, “To The Moon,” and most recently “I Wanna Thank Me” feat. Niecy Nash. The songs highlight Meghan’s knack for production and songwriting, from the doo-wop inspired (and incredibly catchy) anthem “Been Like This,” to the bass-infused splendor of “To The Moon.” Meghan is kicking off release week with a performance on the TODAY Show Citi Concert Series, followed by appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on June 11 and June 12, respectively.

Meghan’s vulnerability shines through on powerful tracks like “Forget How To Love,” where she condemns those who lack empathy as a choir echoes her sentiment. Meanwhile, playfullybiting track “Whoops” proves that Meghan is talented enough to nail a breakup song even though she and husband Daryl Sabara are couple goals. Title track “Timeless” beautifully encapsulates the sentiments of the record as it comes to a close, with Meghan vowing that even though life doesn’t last forever, her love will never fade.

Along with the new album, Meghan has released a brand-new crewneck that’s perfect for celebrating the Timeless era. Fans can purchase select music products and apparel on Meghan-Trainor.com, including the Timeless Transparent Light Blue Vinyl, with exclusive variants available at select retailers including a Timeless Sapphire Vinyl exclusively on Meghan’s TikTok Shop, a Timeless Amazon Exclusive Vinyl, a Target Exclusive Timeless CD (with bonus track “Bite Me”), and a Walmart Exclusive Timeless CD with an alternate cover.

This fall, Meghan will also be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Produced by Live Nation and kicking off September 4 at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH, the 24-show tour includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. Fellow pop powerhouse Natasha Bedingfield will be joining Meghan as direct support for her NYC, Denver, and Los Angeles dates, and “Lil Boo Thing” crooner, Paul Russell will be direct support for the entirety of the tour. Best friend Chris Olsen and older brother Ryan Trainor will also be joining the tour as special guests, bringing their signature charisma and humor to the stage. Fans will have the opportunity to hear tracks from Timelessalong with plenty of classics from her chart-topping catalog. Tickets are available at Meghan-Trainor.com.

TIMELESS TRACKLIST

1. To The Moon

2. Been Like This with T-Pain

3. Crowded Room

4. Whoops

5. Crushin’ ft. Lawrence

6. I Wanna Thank Me ft. Niecy Nash

7. Love On Hold ft. T-Pain

8. Forget How To Love

9. Rollin'

10. Maybe

11. I Get It

12. Sleepin’ On Me

13. Hate it Here

14. Bestie

15. Doin' It All For You

16. Timeless

TOUR DATES:

*WITH NATASHA BEDINGFIELD | ^WITH PAUL RUSSELL | #WITH CHRIS OLSEN | +WITH RYAN TRAINOR

Wed Sep 04 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center^#

Fri Sep 06 | Pittsburgh, PA | Petersen Events Center#

Sat Sep 07 | Philadelphia, PA | TD Pavilion at The Mann^#

Tue Sep 10 | Franklin, TN | FirstBank Amphitheater^+

Thu Sep 12 | Raleigh, NC | Red Hat Amphitheater^#

Fri Sep 13 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^#

Sun Sep 15 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion^#

Tue Sep 17 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live^#

Fri Sep 20 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center^#

Sat Sep 21 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena^#

Wed Sep 25 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden*^#~

Fri Sep 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center^+

Sat Sep 28 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage^+~

Mon Sep 30 | Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill^+

Wed Oct 02 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^+

Fri Oct 04 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center^+

Sat Oct 05 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena^#

Tue Oct 08 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre*^#

Thu Oct 10 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP^#

Sat Oct 12 | Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^#

Sun Oct 13 | The Woodlands, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman^#

Wed Oct 16 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^#

Fri Oct 18 | Mountain View, CA | Shoreline Amphitheatre^#

Sat Oct 19 | Inglewood, CA | Kia Forum*^#

ABOUT MEGHAN TRAINOR

Meghan Trainor first made history in 2014 with her diamond-certified smash single “All About That Bass.” Since then, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has garnered a GRAMMY® for Best New Artist, achieved eight multi-platinum singles and two multi-platinum albums, sold out three world tours, penned multi-platinum hits for peers across pop and country, and received countless industry awards and nominations. Expanding her influence on pop culture, she starred on FOX’s hit series THE FOUR: Battle for Stardom and on the superstar coaching panel of The Voice UK. She kicked off 2020 with the release of her third full-length album, Treat Myself (Epic Records), which includes the platinum smash “No Excuses” as well as blockbuster anthems and collaborations such as “Nice To Meet Ya” [feat. Nicki Minaj], “Genetics”[feat. Pussycat Dolls], and “Wave” [feat. Mike Sabath]. At the end of 2020 she released her first-ever Christmas album, A Very Trainor Christmas, featuring the #1 holiday radio single “White Christmas” featuring Seth MacFarlane. In 2021, we got to watch her as the host of Top Chef Family Style on Peacock and as a judge on Clash of the Cover Bands on E!. In September of 2021 she also launched her podcast Workin’ On It which she hosts alongside her brother, Ryan Trainor. In 2022 Meghan released her fourth full-length album, Takin’ It Back, which takes you through her journey into marriage, motherhood, and achieving a new level of confidence. The album features colossal certified platinum hit “Made You Look,” which has garnered over 300 million streams and become a global sensation, being used in over 6 million videos on social media to date. The track also took the #1 spot on Billboard’s Adult Pop Airplay chart and Hot AC chart and won the first-ever Rolling Stone Sound of the Year award at the Streamys. She kicked off 2023 by joining the judging panel of the iconic star-maker series, Australian Idol, in its highly anticipated return to air. In March, Meghan released Takin’ It Back (Deluxe), which features 3 new songs including new single “Mother.” To celebrate the holiday season, Meghan teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to release their playful collaboration, “Wrap Me Up.” In April 2023, Meghan made her literary debut with Dear Future Mama, a humorous, unflinching guide to pregnancy and motherhood. Meghan also gave birth to her second child with husband Daryl Sabara, Barry Bruce Trainor. Most recently, Meghan released her sixth album, Timeless, out now, and will be embarking on a North American touring run this fall. Stay tuned for more updates!

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ATARASHII GAKKO! RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM AG! CALLING

OUT NOW VIA 88RISING

WATCH THE INCREDIBLE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FLY HIGH” NOW

“Encapsulating the spunky vigour of youth, which is Seishun in Japanese, they present a refreshing take on Japanese pop and in the grander scheme of things, a fresh outlook on girl groups. One that isn’t manufactured or pigeon-holed.”
- Vogue Singapore
 
“ATARASHII GAKKO! are singularly, unapologetically themselves”
-Nylon

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ATARASHII GAKKO!, the wildly special progressive-pop girl group from Tokyo, has released their energetic and highly anticipated debut album, AG! Calling, through88rising. The incredible 11-track album explores the theme of "Calling," drawing from the dual meaning of the Japanese word "korin [降臨]," signifying both "calling" and "to descend" or "to arrive."
 

STREAM AG! CALLING HERE
WATCH THE “FLY HIGH” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

 
Building on the success of their standout single "Tokyo Calling," which the group performed in their explosive U.S. late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, ATARASHII GAKKO! is now extending their message to the world with their debut album, AG! Calling. The album represents a global invitation for listeners to join the group on their extraordinary journey of escaping a dull, ordinary world by unapologetically embracing one's authentic self. 
 
“AG! CALLING is an album that reflects our hope to reach beyond Japan and connect with people all around the world,” share ATARASHII GAKKO! Adding, “We want to bring energy and positivity to everyone. If you call out to AG, we will come to you!”
 
Serving as a symbolic representation of ATARASHII GAKKO!'s presence as they descend into various aspects of our lives, the album's cover art metaphorically depicts the girls "landing" in different dimensions of existence, acting as steadfast companions and empowering cheerleaders. Their message resonates with encouragement and support, inspiring confidence and resilience in listeners to embrace their unique potential.
 
Alongside the album release, ATARASHII GAKKO! have unveiled a music video for their powerful focus track, "Fly High," which also serves as the theme song for the new Netflix anime Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura. The invigorating music video pays homage to the film, showcasing the girls hitting the gym, getting pumped up, and performing their signature creative choreography in a boxing ring. As they bulk up and grow stronger, the girls transform into heroic figures ready to take on the world, symbolizing their determination to make a positive impact and inspire their fans to reach new heights.
 
Having made a major impact on this year's festival circuit with much-talked-about performances at Coachella, Head in the Clouds, and Primavera Sounds, ATARASHII GAKKO! is currently on the European and Asia legs of their 2024 World Tour, captivating sold out audiences in Paris, Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Taipei. The group will bring their captivating live show to North America this Fall, continuing to inspire and energize audiences worldwide.

(download artwork HERE)

AG! CALLING TRACK LISTING:

1. Fly High
2. Toryanse
3. Omakase
4. Maji Yoroshiku
5. Essa Hoisa
6. Drama (feat. MILLI)
7. Superhuman
8. Forever Sisters
9. Arigato
10. Hero Show
11. Tokyo Calling

(ATARASHII GAKKO! World Tour admat — download HERE)

ATARASHII GAKKO! WORLD TOUR PT. I & II DATES:

JUNE 7 - COLOGNE - LIVE MUSIC HALL
JUNE 8 - BERLIN - METROPOL
JUNE 10 - LONDON - INDIGO AT THE O2
JUNE 12 - AMSTERDAM - MELKWEG MAX
JUNE 19 - SEOUL - YES24 LIVE HALL
JUNE 21 - KUALA LUMPUR - ZEPP
JUNE 23 - BANGKOK - SAMYAN HALL
JUNE 25 - HONG KONG - MACPHERSON STADIUM
JUNE 27 - TAIPEI - ZEPP NEW TAIPEI
JUNE 29 - SINGAPORE - THE THEATRE AT MEDIACORP
SEP 26 - VANCOUVER - PNE FORUM
SEP 27 - SEATTLE - SHOWBOX SODO
SEP 29 - SAN FRANCISCO - THE WARFIELD
OCT 01 - MEXICO CITY - PEPSI CENTER
OCT 03 - CHICAGO - BYLINE BANK ARAGON BALLROOM
OCT 06 - TORONTO - HISTORY
OCT 8 - NEW YORK - TERMINAL 5
OCT 09 - BOSTON - ROADRUNNER
OCT 11 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE ANTHEM
OCT 13 - ATLANTA - THE EASTERN
OCT 15 - AUSTIN - ACL LIVE
OCT 17 - DALLAS - THE FACTORY IN DEEP ELLUM
 
ATARASHII GAKKO! (literally meaning “new school” in Japanese) are a group of four young women who are redefining what it means to be a girl group. They wear sailor-fuku (sailor suits) uniforms in a style that were worn by Japanese students back in the 70s and 80s with long skirts and pulled-up socks, and staunchly refuse to be objectified. Their aggressive and expressive dance moves, which they choreograph themselves, are a hybrid of the energy of Japanese butoh dance, heavy metal headbanging, and hip-hop street dancing. Musically, AG! She brings together elements of modern J-Pop, Showa-era kayokyoku, rap, punk, dance music, but it would be pointless to try to categorize them in any genre. Their global reach is undeniable, with their theatrical music promoting individuality and self-expression transcending language and cultural barriers. After a highly successful year of firsts, with a debut on U.S. television with “Tokyo Calling” on Jimmy Kimmel Live and a TikTok of the same track joined by Megan Thee Stallion, ATARASHII GAKKO! are primed for their farthest-reaching album yet.

CONNECT WITH ATARASHII GAKKO!:
WEBSITE | X | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK

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The Ransom Collective's Muri releases new single "Afternoon"

The violinist-singer/songwriter expresses cultural adjustments in sophisticated jazz-pop number

London-based, Filipino indie-pop artist Muri releases “Afternoon,” the first official single off her upcoming debut EP.

The track chronicles the adjustments of living in a new, unfamiliar place away from home, something that the Filipino singer-songwriter has dealt with in recent years after deciding to pack her bags and pursue a music career in Europe.

“I was constantly comparing here and home, which created this sometimes dark cloud of bitterness, desolation, and frustration, without really realizing that that was an unhealthy thing to do,” tells Muri, the violinist-singer of Philippine-based indie-folk collective The Ransom Collective. “And it really takes a lot out of you, until you realize you can redefine your own reality for yourself. Afternoon is kind of that journey. Both the dark, and the good that you find when you lean into it differently. Whether that’s realizing there’s something, someone, you’re missing, whatever it is that may have given comfort and is now gone. And then finally learning to see what or who is in front of you that shifts your whole perspective.”

Muri penned “Afternoon” and collaborated with rising French producer Sacha Arnaud, whom she met and connected with in Paris over a cup of coffee. The promising newcomer admits that she reached out to Arnaud after seeing a video of his performance online.

“It was an interesting process because it was our first time working together,” says Muri. “And the process kind of also reflects my nomadic life. We’d exchanged files remotely between France and Italy and had mixed-in-person sessions in Paris and in the countryside outside of Lyon. We must have worked on this song in at least four different locations.”

Complementing her confessional songwriting style with a vignette of soothing soundscapes and luscious melodies, “Afternoon” showcases a more vulnerable side of Muri. The soul-infused, jazzy pop tune documents her bouts with uncertainty as she figures out her own place in a world that gets bigger and bigger by the day.

The Awit Award-nominee reveals, “It feels like also opening my world to listeners: Who I am from the Philippines, and who I’ve grown to be here in Europe. Who we are or can be, when we shed skin, or discover new perspectives. What the music captures at this moment of time, and who I’m collaborating with. Hints of my old identity, and taking on new ones as an artist. This song was written more from the heart than the mind with raw feelings and thoughts.”

Muri’s “Afternoon” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide.

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CHINESE POP SUPERSTAR XIN LIU RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WALLS” VIA 88RISING

“WALLS” FOLLOWS THE RELEASE OF HER

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DEBUT “REALITY”

On the heels of the release of her English-language debut single “Reality,” singer, dancer, producer and Chinese superstar XIN LIU releases new song, “Walls,” out now via 88rising. With its electronic and psychedelic elements and clearly defined rhythm, the song expresses the process of gradually breaking free from inner confinement.

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XIN LIU is the #1 female pop artist in China with over 7 million albums sold, 25M followers on Weibo and a sold-out arena tour. She debuted both “Walls” and “Reality” on stage during her widely-praised Coachella set last month as part of the 88rising Futures set in a thrilling performance that paid homage to her Chinese roots. XIN's participation in the showcase not only made her the first solo Chinese female artist to perform at Coachella but also marked her debut on the global stage, introducing her as a rising superstar to the world.

A Chinese brand ambassador for such brands including Dior and Bacardi, XIN LIU has graced the cover of outlets across Asia including VOGUE, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel, NYLON and more. Most recently, XIN LIU performed at the opening of the Olympics Qualifier Series in Shanghai this month.

About XIN LIU:

XIN LIU is not only one of the biggest artists to emerge from China in recent years, but she's also the most intriguing. An artist who's created a name for herself not only as a singer, but as a dancer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and fashion icon. An artist whose hook-laden, genre-splicing pop is eminently danceable, but also impressively wide-ranging: she can deliver emotive ballads with the same ease as her vocals on a gritty, trap hi-hat banger. Her talents, along with her instantly recognizable, effortless androgynous style, have landed her on the covers of Vogue China, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ, as well as a coveted spot as the brand ambassador of Dior China. Add to this mix her compelling live shows and you can see why XIN has won herself a legion of fans to the tune of 26+ million followers on socials and 2.05+ million on streaming platforms, and she's just getting started. Hailing from Guiyang, China, XIN LIU has carved out her path by breaking the traditional mold of Chinese female artists. She first rose to fame in 2020 after winning the Chinese reality show "Youth With You 2" and her 2021 debut album broke platform sales records in China, with over 7 million albums sold.

About 88rising:

88rising is a pioneering global music and media company representing the best of Asian talent. Since its inception, 88rising has paved the way for many music industry firsts: the Asian artist to top the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts, Spotify’s Weekly Global Albums chart and enter the top 10 on Mediabase’s Top 40 chart, the first to launch an all-Asian radio channel in North America, and the first and only record label to have a main stage slot at Coachella. 88rising is also most notably the first company to present an Asian-centric music festival in the United States, Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival, now in partnership with powerhouse promoter Goldenvoice. The festival expanded globally, for the first time, to Jakarta, Indonesia and Manila, Philippines in 2022. In 2023, the festival also expanded domestically from the flagship location in Pasadena, CA to Queens for the inaugural Head In The Clouds New York. In 2021, 88rising executive produced and curated the soundtrack to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Marvel Studios’ first Asian-American superhero. Previously, in 2019, 88rising was awarded Label of the Year by NetEase, one of China's largest music streaming platforms. With over 160 million followers across global social media platforms and over 50 billion total streams and views, 88rising’s global influence is undeniable.

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Operation Blessing Turns Over ‘Community of Hope’ Common Areas to Tacloban LGU

More than a decade after Typhoon Yolanda, survivors continue to build back better as Operation Blessing Foundation Philippines, CBN Asia’s humanitarian arm, officially handed over the Community of Hope (COH) housing project’s common areas to the local government unit during a turnover ceremony held at Tacloban City Hall, on May 31.

CBN Asia and Operation Blessing President Peter Kairuz, along with Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, graced the turnover ceremony, which featured their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Deed of Donation forLot No. 4109—a parcel of land and a building within the COH resettlement area in Palanog.

“We warmly welcomed the visit of Operation Blessing President Mr. Peter Kairuz, along with other officials, for the ceremonial signing. Their ‘Community of Hope’ project symbolizes their continued support and collaboration with our local government to provide additional assistance to Taclobanons,” Romualdez said.

Aside from building 100 resilient homes, Operation Blessing has helped most families become self-sustainable by providing livelihood assistance. The organization has also offered free healthcare during various medical missions and partnered with Divine Word Hospital for health checkups. Moreover, deserving students have received scholarships through the Back-to-School program.

The latest turnover marks a significant milestone inOperation Blessing's exit strategy, ensuring that Community of Hope and its residents will continue to thrive under local governance. Nonetheless, Operation Blessing's support for Tacloban continues, ready to provide assistance whenever needed.

There is much more to be done and many more lives to be changed. Be part of Operation Blessing’s humanitarian efforts in Tacloban and across the nation by visiting operationblessing.ph or contacting09399215543 or 09189067754.

Source: CBN Asia Team