Filipino alternative pop band Any Names Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the journey of navigating adulthood and embracing the uncertainty that comes with the process. “As a band, we’re maturing in our songwriting and the way that we operate as creatives,” shares the five-piece outfit. “We want to grow old with our listeners—which can be scary, but very exciting. A lot of those fears and joys can be found in this collection of...

Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday). Prior to the live studio session, both regional superstars were introduced to each other online last month, and got the chance to brainstorm on how to approach the song with a collaborative mindset. “We sent over a rough translation of our song Paninindigan Kita,” shares Ben&Ben in a statement. “He [Pamungkas]...

GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum selling artist and heavyweight producer Calvin Harris has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 via Columbia Records. Listen here.  Calvin tapped 23 of the most dynamic artists in music today to collaborate on this quintessential summer album. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 is full of psychedelic instrumentation and a number of exciting and unsuspecting pairings between the featured artists. Amongst the collaborations is “Obsessed” feat. Charlie Puth and Shenseea (watch visualizer here), and previously released tracks "Potion" feat. Dua Lipa and Young Thug, "New Money" feat. 21 Savage,  "Stay With Me" feat....

Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas are teaming up for a two-part music collaboration slated to drop soon. The two music acts filmed a video in an undisclosed studio ahead of their show last August 6 (Saturday) at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.  Pamungkas is currently headlining his own Southeast Asian tour to promote his fourth studio album, Birdy. His hit single “To The Bone” was a huge regional success, peaking at No. 5 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 chart last year. Ben&Ben is also set to conquer the international stage with their first North American...

A mix of established and emerging names from Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and India are taking the stage at ASEAN Music Showcase Festival’s first in-person showcase   ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is marking its first in-person showcase since its founding in 2020 with an electrifying artist lineup, bringing together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts for its 2022 edition on September 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) in Singapore. Each country in the ASEAN will be represented by a mix of established and emerging artists performing various music genres.    From Cambodia, hip-hop superstar VannDa will be returning this year fresh...