SB19 is back with Simula at Wakas — a bold new chapter in their music journey. To take the comeback even further, the P-Pop kings have teamed up with Spotify to launch BALASA — a brand-new in-app experience built just for this era. Live on Spotify starting today, BALASA invites A’TIN to go beyond streaming and experience Simula at Wakas in a whole new way — through a fandom-powered quest. The journey starts on the This Is SB19 playlist, where five tracks each hold a hidden BALASA card — one for every member of the group. To complete the quest,...

Spotify’s AI Playlist in beta is now available to Premium users in the Philippines, giving them a new way to effortlessly turn their most creative ideas into personalised playlists.   Playlists have always been at the heart of the Spotify experience. Since launching AI Playlist last year, Premium users have created millions of playlists with the goal of finding music that fits any mood or moment in an instant.    On Spotify, playlists are powerful tools for discovery, helping foster deeper connections between artists and fans. AI Playlist builds on this by giving users a new way to express themselves...

  Filipino singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas has tapped indie-folk favorite Clara Benin for the new version of “Roses,” a standout track from his recently released debut album, the world is so small.    The easygoing collaboration was first teased through a joint Instagram reel, followed by the reveal of single’s cover art that featured both artists in a reflective moment, listening to a vinyl in front of a thoughtfully decorated wall.   “Roses has always felt like a special track to me—one that deserves its spotlight,” Paolo shares. “I thought Clara’s voice and songwriting sensibilities would be a perfect match, and...

Both tracks are part of their third EP, Simula at Wakas, which marks the final chapter in a trilogy that began with 2021’s pagsibol and continued with 2023’s PAGTATAG!.   Helmed by Kerbs Balagtas of YouMeUs MNL, the music video of “DUNGKA!” reflects the chaotic but vibrant world of urban Manila. It’s a dynamic tribute to individuality, community, and the unfiltered beauty of everyday life, where people of diverse classes and backgrounds come together to raise their voices and stand up for something bigger than themselves.   Released with no teaser and fanfare, the song’s MV was a surprise drop for the fans.   In conceptualizing the video,...

Celebrating a journey marked by shared experience, invaluable wisdom, and artistic growth, SB19 returns with the release of their third EP, Simula at Wakas—out on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Their highly anticipated body of work captures the band’s evolution as artists and individuals, honoring the past while stepping boldly into the future.   “It’s our way of saying thank you and showing how much we’ve evolved,” P-Pop kings share in an official statement. “Simula at Wakas encapsulates everything we’ve been through: the struggles, the growth, the milestones. We hope it speaks not only to those...