K-Pop ‘TEENFRESH’ pioneers STAYC today released their Spotify K-Pop ON! (온) Single featuring their rendition of “FANCY” by TWICE. It’s the final of three Spotify-exclusive covers produced and released as part of the platform’s K-Pop ON! (온) First Crush campaign, which invites listeners to celebrate a shared passion for K-Pop as they reminisce about the first artists who ignited their love for the genre.      Launched in commemoration of the anniversary of K-Pop ON! (온) - Spotify’s global genre flagship playlist dedicated to bringing millions of listeners around the world K-Pop’s very best, the K-Pop ON! (온) First Crush...

Filipino-Japanese artist Ena Mori continues to break new ground with the release of her new single “Heartache Generation,” out on Friday, March 15, 2024, via Offshore Music and Sony Music Entertainment.   The eclectic track chronicles the singer-songwriter’s bouts with existential crisis as she approaches her birthday, fearing the inability to capture the same sense of purpose and wonder amidst the noise reverberating inside her head.    “Heartache Generation is written by me, and it’s about being afraid of getting older and feeling overwhelmed with life that changes so quickly—an existential crisis that comes with anxiety and pressure,” Ena shares....

  Spotify is bringing daylist to the Philippines, a new and ever-changing playlist that evolves with users throughout the day. Starting today, Spotify users can access this hyper-personalized, dynamic, and playful playlist reflecting their unique audio identity.     Throughout the day, listeners’ moods change and so does the music they listen to. daylist ebbs and flows with unique vibes, bringing together the niche music and microgenres that users usually listen to during particular moments in the day or specific days of the week. It updates frequently between sunup and sundown with a series of highly specific playlists reflecting what...

Filipino rapper Alex Bruce explores themes of resilience, achievement, and empowerment on her new single “SWOOSH,” released via Sony Music Entertainment.   Fit for the celebration of International Women’s Month with its uplifting message, the bass-heavy, hip-hop track was initially penned for the FIBA campaign of international activewear brand NIKE, where she served as one of its ambassadors.    According to the young rapper, “SWOOSH” is about embodying the spirit of NIKE’s iconic trademark, “Just Do It!” in every aspect of life. “It’s more than just a song in a way; it’s an anthem, a testament to the power of...

As part of its global celebrations for International Women’s Day, Spotify is putting the spotlight on Korean women artists taking the world by storm.     According to Spotify data, music by Korean women artists has been steadily gaining popularity, recording  phenomenal growth in streams amongst listeners worldwide. In 2023, there were over 24 billion global Spotify streams for Korean women artists, an increase of 602% since 2018, and testament to their growing influence as they continue to touch lives with their music.     BLACKPINK emerged as 2023’s top-streamed Korean women artist globally followed by NewJeans, TWICE, LE SSERAFIM,...