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AXEAN Festival 2026 wrapped up its latest edition with a strong finish, serving consistency and growth for Southeast Asia’s first intra-regional music showcase and conference festival. Taking place at Jimbaran Hub in Bali for the third time in a row, the Bali-based annual festival brought together a formidable mix of artists, music professionals, delegates, and audiences in a setting designed to foster exchange beyond the traditional conference. More than 4,000 attendees came over the three-day run (including private events), nearly double last year's attendance.   The positive response from audiences and international delegates reflected the festival’s astoundingly diverse reach. According to Piyapong Muenprasertdee (also known as Py), co-founder and co-team leader of AXEAN Festival, one of the most vital measures of AXEAN’s success was seeing audiences move freely among genres and cultures.   “I love seeing people enjoy music regardless of genre, style, or language,” Py ...

Nearly a decade into their career, Ben&Ben revisits where much of their story began with the physical release of the band’s acclaimed 2019 debut studio album, Limasawa Street —now available on CD and vinyl. Recorded when the band was still finding its footing, the record introduced Ben&Ben’s expansive, lush take on folk-pop while giving music fans a taste of their distinct songwriting style. “ Sabi nga nila : you never forget your first," shares the nine-piece collective. “The energy we had going into creating our very first album was one of the things we would never forget about that era of ours. It was the first time we collectively immortalized our music together in a body of work as ‘nine,’ especially since we weren't technically complete yet when the EP was recorded. Revisiting an album like that brings back so many memories of the entire creation process, especially our Limasawa Street tour. That album brought us to so many places; it introduced so many people t...

SB19 continues to turn its long-term ambition of becoming a global phenom into a growing reality, with a series of activities in Japan that have brought the P-Pop supergroup closer to one of Asia’s most important music markets. The group’s recent activities in Japan span music collaborations, major festival stages, and landmark television appearances, further strengthening SB19’s strategy to reach international audiences. SB19 recently debuted at SUMMER SONIC 2026 , one of Japan’s biggest music festivals, performing in both Osaka and Tokyo. The appearance placed the acclaimed group alongside prominent international headliners and prominent local music stars, giving them an opportunity to represent Filipino artistry on a global scale. For PABLO, performing at SUMMER SONIC means realizing a dream that once felt impossible and distant. “Performing in both Osaka and Tokyo is another milestone for us, and we’re incredibly grateful for the chance to introduce SB19 to Japanese audiences and ...

I ndependent Philippine-based music label Offshore Music adds budding soul and pop-inclined artist, Paco Pastor to its growing roster. From left to right: CEO of Offshore Ely Buendia, Paco Pastor, General Manager of Offshore Music Audry Dionisio and Artist & Repertoire Manager Dani Mendoza Heavily attuned to the soft and sensual nature of the soul music, Paco Pastor is a Manila-based artist who aspires to create his path in the industry with a genuine approach to his musicality and identity as a singer-songwriter, as well as a live performer.   “There are so many aspects to me as an artist that it really isn't just one color,” explains the 19-year-old Pastor in an interview, seamlessly likening his artistic personality In connection to being thankful to creative women, he also notes the involvement of his best friend, Alysha, encouraging the singer to embark on a career in music. “Being on stage or performing [was] never one of my dreams. But I always knew that I did lov...

SB19 transforms one of its most ambitious musical projects into a premium collector’s edition with the release of the Wakas at Simula Global CD Version , the P-Pop powerhouse’s first-ever physical album . Designed to bring Wakas at Simula closer to fans wherever they are in the world, the Global CD Version aligns with their mission to cater to their growing reach and demand across continents. From headlining major festivals in key music markets to topping the charts in various countries, from collaborating with top-tier international artists and earning editorial opportunities from the biggest publications abroad, SB19 steps up their game with plans to expand their reach beyond the local shores. “For us, the Global CD Version represents a way to stay connected with A’TIN around the world and remind them that no matter where they are, they will always have a piece of home with them,” SB19’s Pablo explains. “We want them to know that SB19 will continue to be by their side through the b...

This is the heartbreaking cry of “Sunod,” the brand-new single from SALA, now available on digital platforms nationwide under AltG Records. This track serves as their most vulnerable and melancholic release to date.   The title, “Sunod,” plays a Filipino double meaning: representing both the chronological “next” chapter of a love story, and the submissive act of being “obedient” to someone else in a relationship.   Written as a dual conversation, the song navigates the painful bridge between the past trauma and future hope. It also serves as both a warning and a request to a future partner while confronting an ex-lover over a past heartbreak.   “The song is rooted in the things I heavily want to avoid in the future,” the band’s vocalist Neth Macam shares. “It’s a plea for the next love story to be the final one.”   This sentiment culminates in the single’s most defining and heartbreaking lyric, deliberately placed at the track’s resolution: “Ang gusto ko sa susunod, ...

Global superstar Shakira has reached another historic milestone as " Dai Dai ," her FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem featuring Burna Boy, climbs to No. 1 on the Spotify Global chart, becoming the No. 1 song in the world. The global smash has also reached No. 1 in 12 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Sweden, and Belgium.  Listen to “Dai Dai” HERE  Watch the official video HERE The success of "Dai Dai" has propelled Shakira to new career highs. She has climbed to No. 6 among the world's most-streamed artists on Spotify and has become the first artist in Spotify history to reach No. 1 with songs in both English and Spanish – another landmark achievement in her unparalleled career. Shakira's momentum continues across key music markets worldwide, with "Dai Dai" currently charting inside the Top 5 on the midweek charts in Portugal, Canada, China, Italy,...

After retreating from the spotlight for more than two decades, Barbie’s Cradle returns with creative confidence and renewal in “ Emergency ,” their first single since 2003. Released under Sony Music Entertainment , the harmony-laden indie pop track was penned by guitarist Kakoy Legaspi and produced by Barbie Almalbis together with the band . It finds the pop-rock quartet confronting existential anxiety through an unexpected lens: humor. Rather than offering compelling answers to life’s deepest questions, the song suggests that perhaps the healthiest response is to acknowledge its inherent absurdity and learn to live with it. “It’s a sarcastic take on existential crisis,” Legaspi explains. “It’s about trying to make sense of life’s absurdity by simply becoming more ‘zen’ about it—and about ourselves.” “Emergency” mirrors the adventurous spirit that has long defined the band’s late ‘90s to early 2000s work, while also presenting the band at their most collaborative yet. The song begi...

SB19’s justin continues to diversify his artistic expression with the release of his new single, “ dahon ,” out now via Sony Music Entertainment .   Penned by acclaimed singer-songwriter Maki , the track explores the idea of romance as a steadfast force through life’s inevitable transformations. Metaphorically speaking, the rising P-Pop star likens the lasting power of love to a tree: bending rather than breaking during a storm, but holding still and firmly rooted in its given space despite the changing seasons.   “The tree imagery reflects my understanding of love and commitment as something that remains strong even through change,” shares the ‘surreal’ singer-songwriter. “One of the things that struck me the most is the idea that commitment is not about everything staying the same, but about choosing to remain grounded and steadfast through life's ups and downs. I also find hope in the idea that after a leaf falls, another one eventually grows. It reminds me that genuine lo...