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26 July 2025

Newsletter: RUEL INTRODUCES HIS NEW ERA WITH THE RELEASE OF INFECTIOUS SINGLE “I CAN DIE NOW”

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Australian pop-sensation Ruel shares his exhilarating new single “I Can Die Now,” available now via Giant Music. Produced and Co-written by GRAMMY-nominated Julian Bunetta (Sabrina Carpenter, One Direction) along with Ammo (Beyoncé, Britney Spears), JKash (Charlie Puth, Dua Lipa), Mark Schick (Nessa Barrett, Benson Boone) and Ed Drewett (Niall Horan), “I Can Die Now” is a high-energy, emotionally charged pop anthem that captures the dizzying rush of falling head over heels in love. This track provides the very first taste of what’s to come from Ruel’s highly anticipated sophomore album coming late 2025, setting the stage for his bold and expansive new chapter. LISTEN HERE.

23 July 2025

Newsletter: 19-Year-Old Breakout Artist Rol3ert Shines on New UK Garage-Inspired Track “who do u love?” – Out July 16

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Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert (pronounced Robert) continues his meteoric rise with a captivating feature on the third single from Sony’s Keep in Touch, a boundary-pushing music project spotlighting the freshest talents in dance, club, and R&B music. Titled “who do u love?”, the track is produced by Fukuoka-based dance music talent mee mee mee and lands on all platforms July 16.

21 July 2025

Newsletter: Popolo Music Group and Daewon Entertainment Launch AuditionKpop.com

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Popolo Music Group (PMG) and Daewon Entertainment have launched AuditionKpop.com, a groundbreaking global audition platform that allows aspiring P-Pop and K-Pop artists to audition for over 50 music labels and production companies through one unified site. Exceptional applicants will be invited to join PMG’s elite 6-month training program, focusing on singing, dancing, stage presence, and media handling, with the chance to earn a full recording contract under PMG.

20 July 2025

Newsletter: Tyla drops new single “Is It”

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After teasing fans with her new single via social media, TYLA is adding fuel to the fire of summer with the release of her highly anticipated new single and music video, “IS IT,” available now. The new record welcomes TYLA’s audience back to the epicenter of the dance floor as she gears up for a #WEWANNAPARTY summer.

19 July 2025

Newsletter: Wolf Alice return with brand new single ‘The Sofa’

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Generational British band Wolf Alice share new single, ‘The Sofa’ - another dimension to their highly anticipated fourth studio album The Clearing confirmed for release on August 22nd. Following a triumphant return to the stage with headlining festival performances at Primavera - where they unveiled ‘The Sofa’ for one of the first times, had thousands singing along - and a history-defining Glastonbury set on home soil, this new era announces Wolf Alice as a band who are in a league entirely of their own. 

18 July 2025

Newsletter: We Are Imaginary reflects on toxic relationships in dreamy new track “Stockholm”

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Filipino indie rock outfit We Are Imaginary are back with “Stockholm,” the latest single from their forthcoming self-titled album, set to be released on vinyl under Eikon Records in mid-2025.

Newsletter: GIVĒON releases new sophmore album BELOVED

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“Giveon’s identifiable baritone voice, wrapped around relationship musings, has consistently cut through the vibe-centered and party-focused R&B that’s dominated the past decade.” – Associated Press
“Rich and authentic beloved BELOVED feels indebted to Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and Blaxploitation soundtracks.” – Rolling Stone
GIVĒON’s return to the spotlight has featured his fourth Hot 100 chart hit, and widespread critical acclaim, including ‘4-stars’ from Rolling Stone. It now includes the release of the seven-time GRAMMY®-nominee’s second studio album, BELOVED, executive-produced by Sevn Thomas

17 July 2025

Newsletter: Heavy hitters global group ATEEZ sail forward with ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 In Your Fantasy Edition’, including an English track

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After landing multiple charts with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, ATEEZ returns with a repackage of their 12th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’ which includes a new English track, “In Your Fantasy,” along with eight solo tracks from each member, all of whom took part in writing lyrics for their songs.

16 July 2025

Newsletter: IV OF SPADES reunite with surprise release of “Aura”

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IV OF SPADES are finally back! 

After going on hiatus to pursue their respective solo careers and side projects, the Filipino rock supergroup breaks their silence with the surprise release of “Aura,” their first single since 2020’s “Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip).”

Newsletter: Thai rapper MILLI unleashes multi-dimensional heaviness in new full album HEAVYWEIGHT

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Thai rap sensation MILLI unleashes multi-dimensional heaviness in her new full album HEAVYWEIGHT, marking her ascent to “heavyweight” status as an artist. Featuring 13 tracks that channel MILLI’s stories and emotions, the album combines captivating lyrics, raw emotions, hard-hitting beats, and her signature powerful rap style to deliver intense and powerful performances in each song. While almost all the lyrics are in English, MILLI incorporated fun Thai words and infused her own unique personality in every track.

Newsletter: Muri and Shigge capture the fleeting beauty of twilight in new song “Golden Hour”

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Photo credits: Ted Orsenado

Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge have finally dropped  “Golden Hour,” the luminous first single off their upcoming joint EP, SETSUNA—slated to be released next month.

13 July 2025

Newsletter: Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) marks 11th year with a tribute to community and collaboration

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This year marks an incredible milestone for Filipino music as Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) celebrates its 11th anniversary with a robust slate of events and programs designed to put a spotlight on the vibrant and evolving landscape of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

12 July 2025

Newsletter: JESSIE J SHARES ACOUSTIC VERSIONS OF NEW SINGLES

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BRIT award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist Jessie J shares two acoustic versions of recent singles ‘No Secrets’ and ‘Living My Best Life’ with Sky, out now via Darco Artist Partnerships (D.A.P).

11 July 2025

Newsletter: XG Named Global Ambassador For G-SHOCK

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HIPHOP/R&B-inspired girl group XG has been appointed the new global ambassador for G-SHOCK, Casio’s iconic line of shock-resistant watches.

Newsletter: The Stage Is Set: Claim Your Seat at Morissette's “Ember” Concert 2025

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The countdown has begun. As excitement continues to build for Morissette’s highly anticipated 15th anniversary concert, fans can now take the next step toward experiencing the magic. Morissette and Underdog Music, in partnership with Gabi Na Naman (GNN) Productions, has officially released the ticket prices, seat plan, and purchasing guidelines for Ember, happening on October 28, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

09 July 2025

Newsletter: Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge tease upcoming new track “Golden Hour”

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Filipino singer-songwriter Muri and Japanese producer Shigge have officially announced their collaborative new single, “Golden Hour,” via a minimalist teaser posted to Instagram last night, sparking anticipation for their cross-border release.

08 July 2025

Newsletter: RICH BRIAN SHARES NEW SINGLE “OH WELL”

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WHERE IS MY HEAD? album artwork 

WHERE IS MY HEAD? 

“Oh Well” 

Rich Brian shares his new single “Oh Well,” the latest offering from his forthcoming album WHERE IS MY HEAD? due August 15th. Paired with a Jared Hogan-directed visualizer, the single follows his first live performance in years at the Head In The Clouds Festival in Los Angeles in front of 40k fans just a few weeks ago. The final single ahead of his album release sees Brian ending the storylines of Maestro and Movie Brian, first introduced in the music videos from previously released singles “Little Ray of Light,” “Butterfly,” and “Jumpy (feat. Ski Mask The Slump God),” all of which have provided glimpses of Rich Brian’s creative evolution. 

Newsletter: AXEAN Festival announces first wave of 2025 lineup

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AXEAN Festival, Southeast Asia’s leading music and creative industry platform, has announced the first wave of its 2025 lineup.

07 July 2025

Newsletter: JAPAN’S NO. 1 HIP-HOP STARS CREEPY NUTS DROP WILD NEW SINGLES “MIRAGE” AND “NEMURE”

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Genre-upending Japanese hip-hop unit Creepy Nuts release two brand new singles: the Latin-infused “Mirage” and the high-energy “Nemure” — the opening and closing themes of Season 2 of the hit supernatural anime Yofukashi no Uta (Call of the Night). The duo — battle rap champ R-shitei and DMC World DJ Championships hero DJ Matsunaga — have a rich history of lending their dynamic music to TV series, and are also celebrating the release of their fourth album LEGION, out now via Sony Music Japan. 

Newsletter: Rising Singer-Songwriter Rol3ert Releases New single “Nerd”

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19-year-old Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert (pronounced “Robert”) is quickly emerging as a breakout artist in Japan’s music scene. His presence across Asia has been steadily growing since the release of his debut single “meaning” in January, followed by “HOPE” in April. Both tracks have landed on user-generated playlists across major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.