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Sunday, July 31, 2022

Newsletter: K-Pop superstars ATEEZ to make waves with new EP, THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’

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Seoul, Korea (July 29
th, 2022) – Billboard charting global K-Pop group, ATEEZ, is ready to make waves once again with the arrival of their new EP ‘THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’ today. Following a successful arena tour across U.S. Europe and Japan in 11 cities with a total of 180,000 audiences combined, ATEEZ begins their newest chapter of their ‘THE WORLD’ series. Known for the delivery of their narrative in both their music and visual components, ATEEZ’s ‘THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’ revolves around the theme of breaking free from dystopian society that suppresses emotions by awakening people’s passion with their music and movement.

Newsletter: ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2022 holds its first in-person showcase in Singapore this September 2022!

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Southeast Asia’s first collaborative music showcase is set to feature more than 30+ performances from the region and beyond

After holding its first two editions purely online, ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) goes physical with its first in-person showcase happening on September 10-11, 2022 (Saturday and Sunday) in Haw Par Villa, an 8.5-hectare Asian cultural park located in the bustling city of Singapore.

Saturday, July 30, 2022

Newsletter: JACKSON WANG SOPHOMORE ALBUM MAGIC MAN AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9TH

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CRUEL” NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW





Singer and producer Jackson Wang announces the release date for his sophomore album MAGIC MAN, out September 9th via TEAM WANG Records/88rising Records/Warner Records/RYCE MUSIC GROUP. The album will feature 10 tracks including the previously released “Blow” and new single “Cruel, out now with the accompanying music video with creative & movement directed by Jackson Wang, choreography by Jackson Wang and Vinh Nguyen, and directed by Rich Lee (Billie Eilish, Eminem, Lana del Rey). Both tracks brim with the energy of “Magic Man,” the seductive message to let go and give in.

Newsletter: Beyoncé delivers another culture-shifting move with new album, RENAISSANCE

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Packed with rousing anthems that resonate on a universal level, the modern pop classic offers an expansive listening journey


The seventh studio album from Beyoncé is available worldwide, today, July 29, on all major streaming platforms. From her own label Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, RENAISSANCE arrives six years after the globally lauded LEMONADE was released in 2016 as a complete surprise.

Friday, July 29, 2022

Newsletter: Filipina singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo and Singapore-based artist Benjamin Kheng team up one more time with new song “Panandalian”

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The stripped-down track is a Tagalog rendition of “Good For A Time,” released in May 2022 as a collaborative effort between these two Asian acts

Filipina singer-songwriter Bea Lorenzo teams up with Singapore-based artist Benjamin Kheng for the second time with the release of “Panandalian,” a Tagalog rendition of their initial collab track “Good For A Time.” The folk-pop track is also accompanied by the original and an acoustic English version in this bundle.

“Good For A Time,” previously released in March 2022, has nearly 2 million streams to date and growing.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Newsletter: TOVE LO RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘2 DIE 4’

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FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM DIRT FEMME TO BE RELEASED

GLOBALLY OCTOBER 14 – PRE-ORDER/ADD/SAVE

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CONFIRMED TO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA TOMORROW, JULY 28


Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Newsletter: JOURNEY NEW STUDIO ALBUM FREEDOM OUT NOW

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A mixture of classic JOURNEY ballads, heavy rockers, and funky numbers” - Rolling Stone

This is a true band record” - Forbes

Journey deliver synth soundscapes and scintillating guitar work” - Guitar World

Freedom opens a brand-new, tech-savvy chapter for JOURNEY.” - San Francisco Examiner

Freedom encapsulates the scorching spirit that listeners have always loved about JOURNEY, whose wheels keep churning out stadium-ready anthems and ballads after nearly five decades together.” - Vulture

On 8 July 2022, Iconic rock group JOURNEY released their brand new studio album titled Freedom via BMG.

Monday, July 25, 2022

Newsletter: Be a ringleader to your own toy circus with McDonald’s Happy Meal Carnival Deal

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Children will get a FREE surprise toy with every Happy Meal Purchase— giving them more ways to create their own toy carnival!


PHILIPPINES – July 25, 2022 – Come one, come all! In McDonald’s Philippines, all kinds of toys and characters join in on the fun in the new Happy Meal Carnival Deal!

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Newsletter: NOBITA chronicles the path towards healing in new hugot anthem “Paano Uusad”

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The heartfelt track weaves a melodic pop-rock sound with bluesy riffs and tasteful guitar solos

With over 240 million streams on all digital music platforms combined, NOBITA has established themselves as one of the most prominent breakthrough bands of the last two years. Their most notable smashes “Ikaw Lang” and “Unang Sayaw” have maintained a cultural foothold with its encapsulation of this generation’s unique experiences when it comes to romantic love—young or otherwise.

Fast forward to 2022, the five-piece act is back with another hugot anthem that successfully turns grief and loss into another potential hit. Chronicling the path towards healing, NOBITA’s new single “Paano Uusad” captures someone’s inability to move on after witnessing the tragic demise of a loved one.

Friday, July 22, 2022

Newsletter: Filipino-Norwegian artist Clinton Kane reflects on loss, love, and mental health in new album, MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL BE OK

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He’s set to headline an international tour this year, including Manila as one of his destinations


Filipino-Norwegian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Clinton Kane has released his debut album MAYBE SOMEDAY IT’LL ALL BE OK via Columbia Records. The 9-track LP features RIAA Gold-certified lead singles “CHICKEN TENDIES” and “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” as well as “GO TO HELL” and “14” in addition to five brand new tracks. Listen HERE.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Newsletter: JAPANESE BREAKFAST RELEASES KOREAN VERSION OF “BE SWEET” FEATURING So!YoON! OF SE SO NEON

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Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of GRAMMY nominated artist and New York Times Best Selling author Michelle Zauner, shares a Korean language version of their hit single “Be Sweet” featuring guest vocals from So!YoON! of Se So Neon.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Newsletter: CENTRAL BEACH BAZAAR AT SENTOSA TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER

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Singapore, 14 July 2022 – In a media event held today, Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) unveiled
Central Beach Bazaar, a day-to-night carnival beach experience slated to open in September 2022. 
Poised to be the ultimate beachside destination that will invigorate the senses for visitors of all ages,  Central Beach Bazaar will introduce three new attractions and a new multi-F&B concept, including the 
80-metre high Sentosa SkyJet, the tallest fountain in Southeast Asia. 

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Newsletter: Sony Music Philippines celebrates success of its dance music releases through an electric spinning event

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Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Electric Studio, recently celebrated the return of big, jubilant dance/electronic anthems with an indoor spinning event that offers full-body fitness experience and top-notch music.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Newsletter: Calvin Harris drops new single “Stay With Me,” featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey, and Pharrell

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GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist and heavyweight producer Calvin Harris continues to soundtrack summer with the release of his new single “Stay With Me” featuring musical giants Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell out today via Columbia Records/Sony Music. The psychedelic official video directed by Emil Nava also premieres today and features all four artists.  Watch the video here and listen to the song here.

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Newsletter: Two Friends and MOD SUN Drop Pop-Punk Perfection with “Timebomb”

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The song is their second single of 2022, with an accompanying lyric video

Lyric Video

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“Timebomb” ft. MOD SUN

July 1st, 2022

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Two Friends team up with MOD SUN on their latest release, “Timebomb,” a sunny song about the highs and lows of summer love. Out July 1st via Helix Records, the song draws inspiration from the pop-punk sounds of our youth, with MOD SUN’s playful lyrics painting a picture of romance that’s as explosive as it is exciting.


Saturday, July 16, 2022

Newsletter: CARELESS MUSIC’S LESHA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DEMONS”

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Lesha has just released her second single under Careless Music entitled “Demons”. Following the release of her first single with the label entitled, “3:33”, Lesha has just  dropped Demons and is set to release two more songs within the next couple of  months.

Friday, July 15, 2022

Newsletter: Clara Benin strikes a balance between infatuation and fantasy on dreamy new single “Affable Dork”

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Inspired by coming-of-age films and books, the jazzy pop tune comes with a visual helmed by Simon Te and Summer Puertollano

Filipina singer-songwriter Clara Benin approaches dreamy teen romance with emotional candidness on her new single “Affable Dork”—out today via OFFMUTE.

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Newsletter: Ace Banzuelo embraces a darker, more melancholic turn on breakup song “Walang Himala”

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The Filipino hitmaker channels ’80s synth-pop with brooding themes and modern R&B textures

Following the chart-topping success of “Muli” and the release of its viral music video starring ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, Ace Banzuelo returns with another potential hit that is guaranteed to whet the appetite of music fans across the country.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Newsletter: AR/CO SHARE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE ‘CALL ME BY MY NAME’

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Imagine if MGMT met Daft Punk at a dusty desert rave, and you’ll have an idea of the enigmatic and infectious soundscapes of rising electro duo AR/CO. Operating at the intersection of escapism and reality, AR/CO have already exceeded 12 million streams between just two collabs: ‘Under The Sun’ (with Franky Wah, premiered on Radio 1 as Danny Howard’s Hottest Record) and ‘Hot Air Balloon’ (with Don Diablo). Now AR/CO unleash their official debut single ‘Call Me By My Name’.  Listen HERE.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Newsletter: Singaporean R&B singer-songwriter Sezairi hooks up with Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for catchy new track “Dead”

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The infectious song is part of Sezairi’s third album, Violets Aren’t Blue — out today via Sony Music Singapore


Singaporean musician and singer-songwriter Sezairi teams up with rising Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for the slinky R&B jam “Dead.”

Monday, July 11, 2022

Newsletter: SNAKEHIPS JOIN FORCES WITH DUCKWRTH DROPS NEW SINGLE “ALL AROUND THE WORLD”

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Renowned DJ/production duo Snakehips make their return to the release radar with a highly-anticipated collaborative sonic endeavor, “All Around The World ”. Their latest original production boasts a flowing vocal from rapper / songwriter Duckwrth, and directly follows up the pair’s recent hit single “WATER.” featuring Los-Angeles based talent Bryce Vine, released at the end of this April. The feelgood sonic offering is out July 1st to listen to across all streaming platforms via Helix Records.

Saturday, July 09, 2022

Newsletter: Gretchen Ho, Ninong Ry headline Power Mac Center’s Crossroad Convos

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You can score up to P15,000 off by switching to the latest iPhone


Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) has taken the latest Apple devices to the streets in a new video feature that brings viewers to places and conversations with people. Dubbed “Crossroad Convos,” the video stars TV host Gretchen Ho and celebrity chef Ninong Ry traversing the streets of culture-rich Binondo to sample the food, swap stories, and capture the memories.

Friday, July 08, 2022

Newsletter: NIKI UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “OCEANS & ENGINES”

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ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE OF FORTHCOMING ALBUM NICOLE OUT AUGUST 12TH
PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
PRE-ORDER NICOLE HERE




[July 8, 2022 – New York, NY] - Today, Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils her new single and accompanying video for “Oceans & Engines.” The track will appear on NIKI’s forthcoming sophomore album Nicole, which she announces today will be out August 12, 2022.

Thursday, July 07, 2022

Newsletter: MAYA HAWKE ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM “MOSS” SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23RD

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NEW SINGLE “THÉRÈSE” AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS

 


Maya Hawke has announced her sophomore album, MOSS, will be released on September 23rd (via Mom+Pop Music). The announcement was made during her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Click HERE to watch her appearance.

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Newsletter: Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin star in the music video of Ace Banzuelo’s streaming hit “Muli”

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The Gen Z superstars portray a romantic couple struggling to put their love back together


ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin reunite onscreen for the music video of Ace Banzuelo’s chart-topping electronic ballad “Muli.”

Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Newsletter: Smart, Archdiocese of Jaro launch Heritage Travel Vlog in Iloilo

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PLDT Inc.’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), in partnership with the Archdiocese of Jaro’s Commission on Social Communications, has launched its first-ever Digital Travel series in Iloilo City titled “ViaJaro”, which aims to promote religious heritage sites in the area while fortifying catechism among younger audience via digital platforms.

Monday, July 04, 2022

Newsletter: Cambodian Music Superstar and Asian breakthrough artist, VannDa, makes his long awaited comeback with new album “SKULL 2 (SEASON 1)”

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The album, which features focus track ”Young Man” with Thailand’s OG Bobby, is now available on DSP services. The 15 track album was released on YouTube last Sunday, July 3rd with translations in English and​​ Thai.



Cambodian superstar VannDa returns with his sophomore album “SKULL 2 (Season 1)” showcasing his immense growth as an artist since his debut, $KULLTHEALBUM (2020). Coming off his meteoric rise in 2021 following hits “Time to Rise” featuring Master Kong Nay, “Catch Me If You Can”, and “Solo Again”, the Southeast Asian ‘King of Flows’ collaborates with fellow top-notch Cambodian producers to venture into multiple new genres while still delivering the heavy hip hop sound and sharp lyrical wit that made him famous across the world.

Saturday, July 02, 2022

Newsletter: Filipino superstar Piolo Pascual promotes SandBox and PLDT Global partnership in UAE

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The social media feeds of Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates were recently filled with images of Philippine superstar Piolo Pascual, who visited Dubai to help promote the partnership between SandBox Middle East and PLDT Global Corporation. The popular Filipino actor was spotted making the rounds of selected supermarkets in Dubai, particularly Pinoy Mart in Jafiliya, Palengke Supermarket in Burjuman, and Philippine Supermarket in Muraqqabat – all of which are popular destinations for grocery shopping among the Filipino expat community.    

Friday, July 01, 2022

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND KAAZE RELEASE SUMMER DANCE ANTHEM “WHOLE AGAIN” FEATURING JOHN MARTIN

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AOKI’S HiROQUEST ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 16


July 1, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki and Swedish producer KAAZE join forces for a progressive festival-season banger “Whole Again'' featuring legendary vocalist John Martin, known for his work with Swedish House Mafia and Martin Garrix. This marks the first time Aoki and KAAZE have collaborated, both of their distinct styles fusing together seamlessly to create a new euphoric dance anthem. Martin's heartfelt vocals cut through the mix as he belts out the powerful refrain, “I just wish that you were here right now to make me whole again.” “Whole Again” is the latest single to drop from Aoki’s highly-anticipated forthcoming full-length album HiROQUEST out September 16, 2022. Fans can expect HiROQUEST to be an epic, multi-genre collection of solo and collaborative songs with a world-building story that extends beyond the music itself.

Newsletter: SHOWER YOURSELF IN EXCLUSIVE DEALS WITH TRIP.COM’S RAINY DAY SALE!

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MANILA, 30 JUNE 2022 – As part of its ongoing Rainy Day Sale from now to 30 August, international one-stop travel service provider Trip.com is offering a variety of great deals for stays at more than 200 participating hotels, with discounts of up to 45% for bookings from now until 31 December.