For many Pinoys who spent their younger years dancing until sunrise in Boracay, hearing the opening notes of Bonnie Bailey 's "Ever After" is enough to bring back memories of the island 's legendary beach parties. That wave of nostalgia washed over fans once again when the British...
As Filipino audiences continue to fill theaters and discover the magic of live performances, a new generation of young artists is also stepping into the spotlight. Among them is 14-year-old soprano Filipino-Italian Lucia Caterina Jalandoni Boschi, a rising talent whose dedication to classical...
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...
Noah Kahan is speaking out against a new and rather disgusting trend among some concertgoers. Best known for his 2022 hit album "Stick Season," the 29-year-old Vermont-born singer-songwriter took to X to ask fans not to defecate on themselves during shows after a graphic TikTok video showing feces...
The original recordings have never gone away. They 're readily available on streaming platforms, played on radio, and passed from one generation to the next. So why make another album of covers? Because great songs deserve to keep finding new voices. That has always been the appeal of...
Music Travel Love wrapped up its three-city Philippine tour with a sold-out show at the New Frontier Theater on June 28, capping off a weekend that felt less like a nostalgia trip and more like proof that some songs simply refuse to age. The crowd wasn 't there to chase the next viral hit....
"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...
Korean entertainment agency BIGHIT MUSIC has filed criminal complaints against individuals responsible for posting malicious and harmful content targeting the members of K-pop boy band Cortis. In a statement, the agency said it initiated legal action based on its own monitoring efforts and reports...
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...
Five years is a milestone for any band. It 's long enough to build a loyal following, develop a distinct sound, and survive the growing pains that come with making music together. For indie rock outfit HEY JUNE!, however, the occasion is less about looking back and more about what comes next....
The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) honored some of the country 's biggest music acts during the 17th Star Awards for Music held on June 25 at Teatrino in San Juan, with James Reid, Maki, Moira Dela Torre, TJ Monterde, and Ben&Ben emerging as recipients of the ceremony 's highest...
Olivia Rodrigo is increasingly shaping her career around shared, community-driven music experiences, a direction highlighted by her recent announcement of Daisy Chain Fields, an all-female festival set for August 29 in Irvine, California, as with the Olivia Rodrigo Official Philippine Experience...
