Continuing its mission to champion both emerging and established artists from across the region and beyond, the prominent showcase festival promises a diverse and compelling lineup that invites global audiences to experience Southeast Asia’s creative energy firsthand.   New Additions to the lineup   Joining the previously announced batch of performers are some of Indonesia’s most celebrated acts, including Fanny Soegi, a rising singer-songwriter known for her introspective pop style, and a special collaboration between Feel Koplo and Toxic Dev!, aimed at reintroducing dangdut, a grassroots dance music genre from Indonesia.   Other headline-worthy acts from Southeast Asia that are set to drive the conversation forward are...

“People are kind of always ready to laugh,” says producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy) in a new featurette for this year’s The Naked Gun. “Growing up, I loved The Naked Gun [starring Leslie Nielsen]. This kind of broad, absurdist comedy would transcend all age groups.”   In The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., son of Lt. Frank Drebin (famously played by Leslie Nielsen) and the only man who has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world! Directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and produced by MacFarlane, The Naked Gun stars Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter...

  The heartfelt duet, featuring Indonesian singer-songwriter Raisa, reimagines the South Border classic as a soulful pop-R&B ballad blending Christian Bautista’s smooth baritone with Raisa’s velvety vocals in a lush, emotionally charged arrangement that captures the kind of longing and connection that lingers long after the last note.   “‘Rainbow’ is one of those songs that’s always stayed with me,” says Bautista. “It resonates deeply, not just in the Philippines, but also in Indonesia. Working on it with Raisa gave it new energy and meaning, and it felt right to share it in this way now.”   “Simply because I love this...

OPM legends the Eraserheads are set to perform “Get This Love Thing Down” live at this year’s Eraserheads: Electric Fun Music Festival, happening on October 18, 2025, at SMDC Festival Grounds.   The song was teased during the closing credits of Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, the acclaimed 2025 film that opened in nearly 200 cinemas nationwide. The official Eheads documentary recently made history as the first Filipino film and the first music documentary to screen at the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in July 2025.   “I’m excited for our new and longtime fans to hear what we came...

Rising Filipino artists Young Cocoa and DEMI have teamed up on their latest single, “Cheap Thrills,” a delightful track that captures the lighthearted rush of young romance.    Released today via Sony Music Entertainment, the smooth jam shines with its captivating sense of ease and simplicity, going for subtlety instead of flashy distractions. What started as a solo demo quickly evolved into a ‘joint’ earworm that invites listeners to let go, lean in, and find joy in life’s simpler pleasures: no frills, just feels.    “I’ve always wondered how a track of mine would sound with a female artist,” shares...