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...

With his laid-back musicality and tender lyrics, singer-songwriter Matthew Ong, a.k.a. MATÉO, breathes new life into the modern kundiman (Filipino love song tradition) and harana (serenade), crafting music that speaks to the soul and reflects his own vulnerability.   MATÉO’s interest in music began in grade school and was fueled by his time working in the entertainment industry. His enthusiasm for music developed when he auditioned and was accepted into Kundirana, a high school music ministry from La Salle Greenhills, recognized as one of the most esteemed musical groups in the country with notable alumni such as Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Mon Faustino, and Louie Ocampo. He...

Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, has released “Sugar Sweet” featuring Shenseea & Kehlani via gamma. “Sugar Sweet,” produced by Mariah and HARV,  is the second single released by Mariah for her first studio album in 7 years, Here For It All, dropping September 26th. “Sugar Sweet,” brings together Mariah’s signature songwriting with Shenseea’s vibrant dance energy and Kehlani’s soothing R&B vocals.  With its sweet and seductive tone, “Sugar Sweet” is a super catchy anthem that promises to be the perfect soundtrack for long summer nights.   “Sugar Sweet” comes...

  Grammy ®-winning global multi-platinum singer songwriter TYLA has reemerged with her first new project since her historic debut album. The new bundle of songs, WWP, features the new singles “BLISS” and “IS IT,” and more brand-new music. The four-track project features production from P. Priime and Sammy Soso along with a guest appearance by WizKid on “DYNAMITE.”      Following her homecoming shows in South Africa to end the year, the singer was adamant about returning to the studio. WWP is the first glimpse into those sessions, and its title is self-explanatory. With party-starters “BLISS” and “IS IT” already...

6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS has today (July 11, via Better Noise Music and Playground Music) released “Love Is A Bitch,” described by lead singer Lauri Ylönen as a “wildcard” track for the band. Known for their musically dark atmospheres, the band subversively merges catchy modern pop stylings with stadium-sized guitar crunch in this sardonic song about relationships.   “‘This song was always a wildcard,” says singer Ylönen. “It never fit with the rest of the songs. Still, we thought it was a fun song to play and I’m glad we decided to put it on the album. Lyrically, it’s about someone who’s treating...