When the lights go down at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 28, 2025, the crowd will rise to its feet to welcome back one of the most powerful voices of her generation. Morissette, Asia’s Phoenix, celebrates 15 years in music with Ember, a concert designed not only to showcase her vocal brilliance but to reflect on a journey that has inspired millions.   This year has already been monumental for her. She starred in her first feature film, Song of the Fireflies, where she showcased her dramatic range alongside her signature vocals. Her rendition of “Golden,” featured in the...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis has released the music video for her latest single, “All U Wanna Do.”      The striking visual piece was shot guerilla-style at the iconic Shibuya Crossing, capturing Almalbis’ impassioned performance amid a bustling city life in Tokyo, Japan.   Singing with only her earphones as accompaniment, Almalbis stands in stark contrast to the rush of strangers around her, transforming a fleeting moment into a deeply personal expression of frustration, resilience, and artistry.    Directed and conceptualized by celebrated photographer and filmmaker Niña Sandejas, the project emerged from an impromptu creative adventure during Almalbis’ travels in...

  GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat releases her fifth studio album, Vie out now via Kemosabe Records/ RCA Records.    Doja Cat also unveils the music video for her new track, “Gorgeous.” The music video was directed and shot in New York City by Bardia Zeinali (Justin Bieber / Sabrina Carpenter) and including appearances by Yseult, Paloma Elsesser, Alex Consani, Irina Shayk, Amelia Gray, Ugbad, Ida Heiner, Mona Tougaard, Alek Wek, Karen Elson, Sora Choi, Imaan Hammam, amongst others.    On the release, Doja Cat states, “The French word “Vie” (translated in English: “life”) was a choice of wordplay by me starting with the simple fact that this...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Gab Cabangon steps into the spotlight with the release of “Pieces,” his first official single as a solo artist.   The acoustic indie pop track delivers an inspiring message for anyone going through the process of grief, uncertainty, and depression. Cabangon describes it as his “It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” song: an invitation for listeners to embrace vulnerability while holding on to the hope of healing and brighter days ahead.   “I want this song to be the soundtrack for people to allow themselves to go through the process of sadness and grief without feeling judged...

Caught between wanting to confess and being afraid to take the first step, the song explores a quiet kind of love that swells in secret.    “The lyrics capture the uncertainty—whether what you feel is genuine love or just something that seems magical, almost like a spell,” NOBITA shares in a press statement. “It reflects the theme of secret love because it’s about holding back, wondering if the other person feels the same way, and hoping the emotions are mutual.”   The track has an interesting history. According to NOBITA, the demo had been shelved for some time until they revisited it...