The highly anticipated Spotify X BTS: SWIMSIDE is headed to Manila. Built specially for ARMY, SWIMSIDE is where the pop royalty’s world of ARIRANG truly comes to life - offering fans the ultimate destination to come together in celebration of the comeback of the decade.    Expect immersive watch parties, fan missions, special treats and exclusive Spotify X BTS: SWIMSIDE gifts made just for ARMY. At SWIMSIDE, fans will have even more ways to dive into BTS’ music like never before.    SWIMSIDE Manila will be open from May 1 to 3 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City, and...

  AYO is the latest addition to Sony Music Entertainment’s esteemed roster of P-Pop acts. Arriving with primal energy and unmistakable superstar aura, the Davao-based, seven-member boy group is composed of Justin, Renzo, GV, TJ, Enzo, Zack, and Patrick. Their name is derived from the Cebuano word “maayo,” which means talented. It’s also commonly used as a call for attention, much like knocking on a door.   Representing a new generation of pop groups that are unafraid to disrupt the norm, AYO embodies the multicultural spirit of their hometown while rewriting the rules with effortless confidence and discipline. These qualities...

Iconic Filipino indie pop outfit Orange & Lemons are back with the upcoming release of their new single, “Too Young To Be Old,” alongside the announcement of a European tour set for May-June 2026.   The track explores the complexities of transition and self-awareness, capturing what vocalist and guitarist Clem Castro describes as “that strange middle space where you’re no longer reckless, but not quite settled either.”   “Lyrically, it plays like a quiet conversation with your younger self,” Castro explains. “The verses reflect doubt and self-awareness, while the chorus opens up into something more universal: the idea that age...

Award-winning Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben has surged back to the summit of the streaming charts with “Lifetime (Reimagined)”—released under Sony Music Entertainment.   The new version of the hit ballad has reached a peak of No. 4 on Spotify Philippines Daily Top Songs Chart, while making a dent internationally with a No. 3 debut on the Spotify Top Songs Debut – Global.    Released on March 31, 2026, the updated version of “Lifetime” has found renewed success across digital platforms, buoyed by its virality on TikTok. The new version resonates with the general public through the recent wave of social...

OPM hitmaker Mark Carpio drops his highly anticipated new EP, Huling Pag-ibig—released under EMPIRE.PH Music and ONErpm. Marking a milestone in his 10-year career, the 4-track EP weaves themes of love, loss, and emotional closure into one cohesive sonic package. Both introspective and freeing, the project also serves as an ending to a well-loved music era—one that positioned Carpio as both a prominent balladeer of his generation and a gifted songwriter known for his poignant yet earnest storytelling.    With nearly 400 million streams on Spotify and a catalog of hits, Carpio continues to build on his strength as a...