"OPM Con Generations 2026" promised a meeting of artists from different corners of Original Pilipino Music. Curious to see how that idea would play out, we joined the thousands who packed the Smart Araneta Coliseum on July 11. We were not there as devoted followers of any one act. Like many from an...
"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...
Major names in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) are set to compete for top honors at the 17th Star Awards for Music of PMPC Star Awards Inc., scheduled on June 25, 2026, at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan City. This year’s nominees reflect a strong mix of mainstream chart-toppers, veteran...
Korean artist WOODZ (real name Cho Seung-youn) delighted Filipino fans during his Manila concert by performing “Raining in Manila,” the hit song by Lola Amour . WOODZ brought his “Archive. 1” World Tour to the country on May 2 at the New Frontier Theater , drawing thousands of fans eager to...
By Justen Anduyo Carabaos are a unique type of swamp water buffalo found in the Philippines. Known as the “farmer’s best friend,” they play a vital role in agriculture. Beyond their strength, they embody values many can relate to—hard work, patience, and perseverance. Like humans,...
“Parang alanganin pang ika’y patawarin pa / Alang-alang na rin para sa’ting dalawa . . .” These words echoed at the end of Episode 3 of Si Sol at Si Luna, just as Sol (played by Zaijian Jaranilla) finally laid eyes on Luna (played by Jane Oineza) again. After an entire episode spent...
Puregold 's OPM Con 2025, the most anticipated music event of the year, is set to take place on July 5. The event will feature some of the biggest names in Filipino music, including SB19, BINI, Flow G, Skusta Clee, KAIA, G22, and SunKissed Lola, among others. With hordes of fans both locally...
Children’s books are among a child’s first gateways to fantasy. They present tales from wonderlands, stories of bravery, and convey values like kindness, honesty, perseverance, and respect. Apart from being a great source of entertainment for little ones, the genre also helps children develop...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians on Monday, March 31, to file formal complaints against those who use their songs in their campaign without their permission. (MB file photo) This was after OPM band Lola Amour shared on Facebook that there were a lot of candidates...
Vice President Sara Duterte is now a certified “plantita (a play on the words plant and tita)” as she recently went plant-hunting at the Quezon Memorial Circle. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a Facebook post on Sunday, Oct. 22, the official talked about recently developing a love...
Lola Amour is kicking off its concert tour with a show this Saturday, July 30, at the Ayala Malls Circuit Activity Center. There, fans of the band can hear the group perform their hits including “Fallen.” Said track has been generating all the right buzz for the group in the past few weeks. An...
