Music success in Asia thrives on deep artist-fan connections, and Spotify is leading the charge. The global platform has become the go-to destination for fans to get closer to their favorite artists through its on-and-off platform exclusive experiences and its playlist ecosystem. Taking an approach of directly engaging fandoms, Spotify’s growth in the region drives positive impact for artists.    K-Pop ON! Hub: Bringing fans closer to their favourite K-Pop stars   Launched last year, Spotify’s K-Pop ON! Hub brings fans closer than ever to the pulse of the genre. Through a curation of genre playlists, artist content, and exclusive...

Independent events production company Minsan Studio (stylized as ‘minsan studio’), gears up for the debut of their own music festival, Minsan Fest, on May 17, 2025 at Quezon City Memorial Circle.   The festival, which kicks off at 2 PM onwards, is designed specifically to be accessible for students and young fans.   The maiden edition of Minsan Fest features a dynamic lineup of both established and emerging local music acts, including The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Ebe Dancel, Zild, Autotelic, Reese Lansangan, Clara Benin, Autotelic, TONEEJAY, SUD, thesunmanager, and Minaw.   According to minsan studio head Jason Conanan, the event aims...

  Singer-songwriter David Archuleta returns with his first taste of new music and what is sure to be his most delectable pop confection of a song with his new single, “Crème Brulée.” The sweet and sexy track is the first single off of David’s upcoming EP release out this summer and was written by David, Ryan Nealon & Robyn Dell’Unto and produced by Michael Blum.   David Archuleta is stepping into a bold new era with “Crème Brulée” - a playful and irresistibly flirty pop anthem that highlights his impressive vocal range and Latin roots like never before.   David...

  A week after announcing the highly anticipated kickoff of their world tour at the prestigious Philippine Arena, Filipino supergroup SB19 continues to cement their place as a true P-Pop trailblazer with the release of “DAM,” the first official single off their upcoming EP, Simula at Wakas.   Fueled by their deep appreciation for medieval fantasy and innovative approach to sound, “DAM” marks a fresh chapter in SB19’s genre-defying journey. The track seamlessly fuses elements of hip-hop, Celtic and Filipino folk, EDM, industrial, and prog-rock, while retaining the signature martial energy that defined their previous hits “What” and “GENTO.” What...

Spotify has brought ‘This is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience’ to Manila. From February 21 to 24 at Metro Manila, Swifties in the Philippines who have registered for the event can immerse themselves in interactive installations, stepping into the ‘Mastermind’ of Taylor Swift’s 11 iconic musical eras.    "Taylor Swift’s music shapes culture, sparks connection, and has set numerous worldwide records on Spotify. In the Philippines, her growth has been phenomenal, driven by the unstoppable energy of Filipino Swifties,” said Spotify’s Head of Music Southeast Asia, Kossy Ng. “That’s why we’re excited to bring ‘This Is Taylor Swift: A...