Live music in the Philippines runs on a simple setup. An organizer mounts a show, books a venue, negotiates artists ' fees, handles logistics and promotions, and fans buy tickets to see their favorite acts. At its core, the system relies on trust. But according to artists, venues, labels, and...
"ALT.CHESTRA" is the latest showcase series by GNN, bringing together alternative musicians for live performances backed by an 11-piece orchestra. The result transforms beloved songs into lush, strings-heavy and brass-filled arrangements typically heard only in grand concert halls. Leading the...
Imagine discovering that songs you 've spent years writing and recording have found their way into databases associated with generative artificial intelligence, all without your knowledge. That is the reality confronting many musicians today. Through The Atlantic 's AI Watchdog, a public...
Spotlight on UP’s Maria Christine Muyco as the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio fellow By Emma Orozco Maria Christine Muyco, music composer, ethnomusicologist, and music composition professor at the University of the Philippines recently enjoyed a scholarship of residency at Bellagio. It...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will conduct a research to map out, assess, and define the Philippine music industry. Department of Science and Technology To be led by the DOST’s National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), the new policy research is in support of the...