At just 19 years old, emerging singer-songwriter Isha Ponti is stepping into a defining chapter of her musical journey with the release of her newest album, "Likas," a deeply personal collection that transforms life 's most intimate emotions into song. Through 10 original tracks, Isha opens a...
The Japanese are back. But not with armies, flags, or imperial decree. It 's all about music this time. In a country where history remembers occupation as a moment of forceful entry and cultural imprint, a new kind of arrival is taking place in 2026: softer, melodic, and packaged in pop hooks....
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...
He thought he was done with music seven years ago. Really done. Miguel Escueta was content building his coffee business, raising his daughter and enjoying life away from the spotlight. Then the itch returned. This time, he 's aiming to make the most of it. His new album, " Stand in the Fire,"...
Established in 1971 by founders Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton in London, Hard Rock Cafe has long been synonymous with bar-restaurants that champion live music. That same spirit continues in the Philippines, where OPM icons such as Arnel Pineda, Kitchie Nadal, and True Faith have all taken the...
Singer-actress Jayda Avanzado is basking in a major career-high moment after receiving unexpected praise from global pop icon Katy Perry for her viral cover of the song “Thinking of You.” What began as a simple online performance quickly turned into an international spotlight moment when Katy...
A fresh force is making its way into the ever-growing P-pop scene, and five young women are determined to prove that differences can create something powerful together. Meet oona. Composed of Isaki, Coleen, Bella, Jaylou, and Kari, a new girl group bringing together different personalities,...
Mexican superstar Thalía is still on a high after meeting Filipino girl group BINI and she’s making sure fans feel every bit of that kilig. Following their encounter at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, the global icon took to Instagram to share a heartfelt throwback of the experience....
Known as one of the driving forces behind Original Pinoy Music, composer and singer Noel Cabangon couldn’t be prouder seeing the younger generation of Pinoy musicians take over the global stage, including BINI and SB19 . “I think it’s about time we introduce ourselves, especially young...
Twenty-five years ago, a song was placed in Ice Seguerra’s hands. It almost slipped unnoticed. “I listened to the demo and never even bothered to learn it,” he recalls with a laugh. “In fact, the producer, Margot Gallardo, and I only really sat down to talk about it minutes before we...
There are artists who live off memory and then there is Joey Albert: still working, still searching, still finding ways to matter. Forty-five years into a career that has helped shape the sound of OPM, Albert returns to the stage not to revisit the past, but to continue a conversation she has never...
Cinematic pop-rock trio Route xYz made their official debut on Feb. 20 with the release of their first single, “Madama,” now streaming on all major digital platforms. The band marked the occasion with a live launch event at The 70’s Bistro recently. “Madama” blends emotional storytelling...
