Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha continues to captivate music listeners from various generations with the release of her new single “Panalangin,” a cover of Apo Hiking Society’s early ‘80s hit. syd reinterprets the source material with a stripped-down arrangement and a delicate touch, adding her own stamp while retaining the essence of what makes the song a timeless classic. Despite the fact that it is a cover, "Panalangin" is one of the most popular songs in Syd's gig repertoire. "It personally reminds me of very special memories I want to cherish forever." The folk-pop recording artist adds, “I’ve always considered...

Curb Records recording artist Wyn Starks is currently gaining significant traction worldwide for the success of his uplifting song, “Who I Am,” which was prominently featured in Celine Dion’s recently released documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.   After stunning the America’s Got Talent judges with his performance of the song in 2022, “Who I Am” continues to resonate with those navigating a struggle to find their strength. I Am: Celine Dion can be found on Prime Video now.    “I have no words to describe what I’m feeling. I’ll be on cloud nine for the rest of my life!” shares Wyn Starks about “Who I Am” being part of I...

  Rising OPM star Paolo Sandejas is the newest addition to the growing family of Sony Music Entertainment artists!   In just a short period of time, the breakout act has captivated the international audience with “Sorry,” a song that BTS’ V co-signed and sang in one of his vlogs. In 2023, Sandejas dropped Bloom, a 6-track EP which features the hit single “Different Shade of Blue.” He is also one of the performers at the recently concluded Wanderland Music and Arts Festival 2024, sharing the billing alongside some of the global heavyweights in the live music scene, including Jack...

Podcasting on Spotify continues to explode, and fans can’t get enough of their favorite show and creators. On Spotify, the leading audio platform, the number of podcasters in the Philippines grew more than ten times in the past five years, with local creators fuelling the market’s growth.   Notably, a new type of influencer has emerged on the scene — “podfluencers”. In the past five years, the consumption of podcasts on Spotify grew eleven times, a testament to the content created that fans crave. Filipino creators lead the charge, where 72% of the podcast consumption comes from local shows.  ...

The latest episode of YouTube Channel THE FIRST TAKE has been announced.     Episode 449 welcomes SB19, a five-member boy band from the Philippines, to make its first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.   SB19 is the very first Southeast Asian artist to be nominated as Top Social Artist at the 2021 U.S. Billboard Music Awards, and they will be performing their song “GENTO,” which became a hit on TikTok for its addictive phrase and unique dance moves.   Enjoy the song, which expresses the message that “it is the accumulation of small efforts that leads to success,” in...