Newsletter: Paolo Sandejas reimagines “Roses” with Clara Benin in dreamy, folk-pop collab

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Filipino singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas has tapped indie-folk favorite Clara Benin for the new version of “Roses,” a standout track from his recently released debut album, the world is so small. 

The easygoing collaboration was first teased through a joint Instagram reel, followed by the reveal of single’s cover art that featured both artists in a reflective moment, listening to a vinyl in front of a thoughtfully decorated wall.

Newsletter: Minsan Studio launches Minsan Fest, a summer festival dedicated to students

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Independent events production company Minsan Studio (stylized as ‘minsan studio’), gears up for the debut of their own music festival, Minsan Fest, on May 17, 2025 at Quezon City Memorial Circle.

Newsletter: Clara Benin, GABBA, and Kakoy Legaspi to join Johnoy Danao’s first solo concert, Liwayway at Dapithapon

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Location credits: UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Clara Benin, prolific post-rock artist GABBA, and seasoned musician Kakoy Legaspi will be joining Johnoy Danao’s highly anticipated first solo concert Liwayway at Dapithapon, happening on March 14 to 15, 2025, at the Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila. 

Newsletter: Clara Benin releases deluxe edition of befriending my tears with new tracks, remixes, and live recordings

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin has dropped the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album, befriending my tears, now available worldwide under Sony Music Entertainment. The expanded version, titled befriending my tears (and then some), adds ten new tracks, including two fresh originals, five remixes, two live recordings, and a fan-favorite early demo, offering a deeper dive into Benin’s introspective musical journey.

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

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

Newsletter: UDD, Cheats, Chicosci, Clara Benin, Ena Mori and more to headline #GNN9

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The events production company celebrates its ninth year in the local music scene with a show at 123 Block

GNN (Gabi Na Naman Productions), an events production company, is throwing a birthday party to celebrate nine years of producing local and international shows for the Filipino audience.

Newsletter: Clara Benin finds home in people with the holiday-themed track “can’t wait to see you on christmas day”

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Clara Benin warms up the holiday season with the release of her new single, “can’t wait to see you on christmas day.”

Newsletter: Grrrl Gang returns to Manila with ‘Spunky!’ headline show

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Indonesian indie-pop trio Grrrl Gang will be coming back to Manila for a show in lieu of the worldwide release of their new album, Spunky!. 

Newsletter: Clara Benin to stage ‘befriending my tears’ concert this September

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Clara Benin celebrates the release of her sophomore studio album with a major concert happening at the Music Museum on September 22, 2023 (Friday), from 8pm onwards.

Newsletter: Clara Benin explores dreamier soundscapes on new album, befriending my tears

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Clara Benin finds the courage to embrace self-acceptance in the face of adversity on her sophomore studio album, befriending my tears—out today via OFFMUTE. The introspective record serves as the follow-up release to 2020’s Fragments, a 5-track EP that maps out different seasons of her life during the pre-pandemic days.

Newsletter: Clara Benin finds beauty in unlearning people and places on new song “small town”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin drops a song about leaving the past behind, and embracing the newness that comes with it.

Newsletter: Clara Benin opens 2023 with the release of When Harry Met Sally-inspired track “different…”

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2022 has been a great year for Clara Benin. Aside from getting featured on a Times Square billboard in New York ahead of the International Women’s Day, the folk darling received two nominations at the recently concluded 8th Wish Music Awards and collaborated with international artists such as British singer-songwriter Lowswimmer. On top of her achievements, Benin also dropped a song called "Affable Dork," which garnered rave reviews for "adopting a jazz-pop approach."

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.

Newsletter: Clara Benin navigates her journey towards healing on the music video of “blink”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin returns with the visual accompaniment to her new single “blink.”

Newsletter: Clara Benin appears on billboard in New York City’s Times Square

02/17/2022 01:08:00PM

Author's Note: Another renowned Filipino personality has made it to the world's most-seen iconic billboard. This time around, the young singer-songwriter Clara Benin has been displayed at the Times Square as part of the Spotify’s global movement in alignment with upcoming International Women's Month. Read more of the story in the press release below.

Clara Benin drops her OFFMUTE debut with 'Suara Hati'

08/17/2021 11:10:48 PM

Critically-acclaimed Filipina singer-songwriter Clara Benin has dropped her first official single under the Southeast Asian label OFFMUTE.

Sony Music launches SEA-based label OFFMUTE

03/20/2021 05:09:57 PM

Sony Music Entertainment has officially launched its Southeast Asian-based pan-regional label called OFFMUTE.

The Scene Around: Nagka-ibigan

08/17/2016 12:16:02 AM

Coeli had her second fund-raiser gig for the music video Magkaibigan o Magka-ibigan held barely a month ago at SaGuijo. 

PlayBack: Clara Benin – Human Eyes (Album)

08/13/2016 11:07:44 PM

We all know Clara Benin is a young gem in the music industry right now. Well, even if she left barely two weeks ago through that two-day solo concert at the Music Museum and an announcement that sent shock waves to her peers and fans. 

The Scene Around: KINK Mixtape Launch

10/3/2015 4:01:56 PM

Sometimes all we want in life is not just a nighttime to spend nor even a partner to be with us for the rest of our lives (that’s why the word “forever” is the root of argument in the eyes of the cult I’d like to call love); there are instances where all we want is some music which will not just touch our heart, mind, and soul; but also, will ignite a spark for something sensual.