Mayonnaise Stages First Major Concert

Veteran OPM band, Mayonnaise, is staging its first major show and opening this year's One Music concert series with a blast with the "Akalain Mo Yun: Mayonnaise Live at the Music Museum" on June 29 (Saturday).

Fresh off the band's recently released album, "Gusto Ko Lang Kasama Ka Palagi Pero Hindi Pwede," and nationwide tour, the pop-rock group culminates its 17th anniversary in the industry with a headliner concert filled with their greatest hits and other musical surprises Mayonnaise-which has released seven studio albums and three EPs and topped the charts ith smash singles "Jopay," "Bakit Part 2," "Paraan," "Tayo Na Lang Dalawa," and Kathryn"-is all set for this one-night show that will feature exciting collaborations with some of the biggest names in Pinoy rock, as well as special numbers backed by The Manila String Machine.

PETA's “RAK OF AEGIS” Season 7, A Tribute To OPM

PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda and PETA President
Cb Garrucho joined by OPM Chairman of the Board Mitch Valdez

The iconic, Filipino musical phenomenon, Philippine Educational Theater Association’s Rak of Aegis makes a much-awaited return from July-September 2019 at the PETA Theater Center in partnership with Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) and The PhilPop MusicFest Foundation (Philpop).

Since the show opened in 2014, Rak of Aegis has taken Manila, figuratively and literally, by storm! The original Pinoy musical brought one of the greatest OPM icons, The Aegis Band, to the spotlight by featuring their powerful hits and karaoke favorites “Halik,” “Sinta,” “Basang Basa sa Ulan,” and more.

Gear Up For Ben&Ben's Album Tour At The Ayala Malls

Buckle up, OPM fans. Ben&Ben is all set to capture hearts with their heartfelt lyrics and distinct sound as they perform live at the Ayala Malls from May 17 to August 17, 2019.  A frontrunner in shopping, dining and entertainment, Ayala Malls, pushes local artists to the fore and brings the spotlight to the bright, young talents of the Philippines, supporting them with a platform to showcase their craft and captivate new audiences. Get ready to Awaken Amazing Thrills as mall-goers will be treated to a music feast that fans are bound to get lost in.

Ben&Ben Brings Light and Hope in Debut Album, Limasawa Street

Since topping various streaming platforms and radio charts with their hit singles "Kathang Isip," "Ride Home," and "Maybe The Night," Ben&Ben has been a vital force in the local music scene, charting their own path with anthemic, folk-infused pop that brims with elegance.

Without releasing a proper full-length album since 2019, the nine-piece act has amassed more than 300 million streams on Spotify and Youtube combined, and headlined concerts and festivals here and abroad. Formerly known as The Benjamins, the indie-folk outfit has achieved critical and commercial success in less than 3 years -- a proof that they're in for the long run.  

Coke Studio Summer Concert: Catch the Wave Home

Exploring new places, quick family getaway, and a trip back home to see your childhood friends and meet new faces are just some of the things that we look forward to when we come home for the summer. Every year, we always think of ways on how to make our vacay fresh, exciting, and special. And Coke just gave us the ultimate summer experience with the Coke Studio Summer Concert.

Nonoy Zuñiga Sings The Songs Of The Regions

It is no doubt that Nonoy Zuñiga has greatly contributed to OPM with his songs that are still relevant and sung by many in their performances and even competitions. Yet we wanted to do more for the industry which has been very good to him throughout the years.

Still active with concerts and performing, he has really embraced the entertainment business and keeps fans wanting more. He recently concluded his latest concert "Nonoy: Through The Years" held at Resorts World Manila last March which gave him the idea to come up with songs that are based on regional languages to connect more with its people.

Drei Raña Is The New OPM Artist To Watch Out For

It has been a while that we had fresh new faces for OPM. Not that we have a shortage of it, but they are just waiting to be discovered by music labels because of their talent, and with a lot of great talent out there it is indeed a competition. Finally PolyEast Records is now introducing their newest talent Drei Raña.

Though he looks like a simple guy with his guitar, his musical talent is charming and soothing that is what many love with OPM right now. He started with posting acoustic covers that gained millions of views, he also writes his own music.

Drei is a graduate BS Travel Management at the University of Santo Tomas and also won Mr. Tourism and Mr. UST in the year 2016. Aside from writing songs or singing with his guitar, he also enjoys cooking, beatboxing and dancing. 

4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards Winners Breaks Boundaries

It has been another year for Wish 107.5 FM which has grown so much in the past few years and made an impact in OPM through the Wish Bus which made monumental milestones in the industry. And celebrating these victories is the Wish 107.5 Music Awards now on its 4th year. Held at Araneta Coliseum, the big dome was full of music artists, fans and supporters.

The night was opened with a performance by the TnT Boys with Wishful5 followed with the first set of awards for the night. There was also a hip hop performance by Loonie, Ron Henly, Shanti Dope, and Gloc-9 showing the power of the Pinoy Rap. RnB number also happened with Jaya, Jay-R, and Jayson Dy showing their versatility and soul.

PhilPop 2018 Concludes With A Better Definition of OPM

Creative, expressive, passionate

A young songwriter from Davao, Chud Festejo has a curious opinion for the popular children’s clapping game Nanay, Tatay. Why does the chant make the children sound demanding? Convinced that there is a bigger reality to be addressed, he started writing a song that will then win the hearts of the judges and the crowd of PhilPop 2018.

Nanay Tatay, written and performed by Festejo, was the winning piece that hailed him the Grand Champion among the ten finalists who competed during PhilPop Finals Night 2018 on December 2, 2018 held in Capitol Commons, Pasig City.

“Of course, happy. Kahit na sa 30 songs, andaming magagaling. Ngayon, I still can’t explain how I feel,” Festejo shares, acknowledging the tough competitors he had during the contest run. Festejo won the grand prize of P1 Million Pesos.

Celebrate The 90s Anthems At Solaire

Sweet, rock and a whole lot of bold, the 90s were an era of statement making music that shook the core and revitalized Philippine music. Hear the pulse raising hits in “90s Overload” happening on November 17, 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire.

“90s Overload reminisces the era when Original Pilipino Music (OPM) found its footing in the rock scene. The grungy, attitude-filled acoustics merged with the soulful lyrics that is normally the signature of our ballads were what made it appealing and relatable. The 90s music were statement makers which made them click with a wide audience then, and even with today’s younger generation,” says Solaire Resort & Casino’s Director for Entertainment Audie Gemora.

The concert will bring together the 90s most iconic band voices to sweep its audience onto its currents. Jek Manuel of IAXE Band, Cooky Chua of Color It Red, Lei Bautista of Prettier than Pink, Paco Arespacochaga of Introvoys, Perf De Castro of Rivermaya, Glenn Jacinto of Teeth, Wency Cornejo of After Image, Myra Ruaro of Put3ska, Naldy Padilla of Orient Pearl, Dodong Cruz of The Youth, Stephen Lu of Rizal Underground and Noel Palomo of Siakol will sing their most prolific songs to bring in the nostalgia tide after tide. 

PhilPop 2018 Reveals Top 10 Finalists

Touted as the premier songwriting competition in the country, PhilPop continues to provide a

sustainable platform for amateur and professional composers to showcase exceptional songs from various genres and styles.

From "Dati" to "Di Na Muli," the annual music competition has produced some of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed recordings of the last five years, serving as breeding ground to artists who aren't afraid to challenge songwriting tropes and reflect their truth.

The Itchyworms Return to Singapore to Scratch an Itch

It has been almost a decade since The Itchyworms performed in the city-state of Singapore. The now-iconic Marina Bay Sands was still under construction, for one, and Universal Studios was probably still in blueprints.

The last time the band was there in 2008, they performed in a double bill with Marcus Adoro. First, to serve as his backup band, playing songs from his seminal solo album, Markus Highway, and second, to play their own songs. The night ended in an epic extended jam on old Eraserheads songs.

The years have only made the band’s wanderlust — itch, to borrow from their name — for Singapura that much more insistent. The hunger for the hawker holy grail that is authentic laksa is quite real, and so is the thirst for performing in front of new audiences, such as Singapore’s music-loving folk, whether expats or locals.

Wish 107.5 Bus Goes To Hollywood!

Wish 107.5 is not only making waves here in the Philippines, but they aimed for a more ambitious venture which will also pave way for Filipino artists on the international stage. The Wish Bus was an innovative move of the new radio station that aims to bring OPM, and other music artists to places and make it very interactive online.

This venture was a success as Wish FM subscribers grew and their views went viral. They have featured a lot of artists from many genres and also feature several foreign acts as well. Now after 4 years, they will make another incredible venture with the launch of the Wish Bus... in Hollywood!

Coke Studio returns with an amazing line up of local and international artists

Finding home with music and a bottle of Coke

There are many things that make us feel at home - laughing and spending quality time with our favorite people, munching on our go-to comfort food along with a refreshing drink, or even listening to a song that brings back precious memories.

When we return to where we feel valued and accepted, when we’re reunited with the things and the people we love, when we look gratefully at our past experiences both good and bad, and when we remember the passions that inspire us, we come home.

Sindikato Manages Diverse And Talented OPM Artists

We are entering a whole new emergence of new Fiilpino artists which has diversified from pop and ballads into alternative and electronic beats. And with this renaissance of OPM into the digital age, new artist have been sprouting all over, it's a good thing that Sindikato has come to manage these musicians and building them up. 

SINDIKATO started in 2006 with a group of college buddies who shared a passion for video production. From creating short films and original content, they ventured into music videos for various local artists. Even as they gained traction with brand advertising projects, SINDIKATO continued to work with musicians.

ANGELINA CRUZ Releases Latest Single 'KAYA MO BA?'

Following the successes of her debut single 'Sumilong Ka' and her lovely rendition of the Orange and Lemons classic 'Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby), both of which have reached over 1 million streams on Spotify, Angelina Cruz is back to serenade listeners with her latest single 'Kaya Mo Ba?'

The taglish song explores the story of a girl's longings and well wishes to her possible suitor, waiting to see if they're up for the test of being in a relationship with her, all while being 'narrated' through Angelina's signature sweet-sounding voice.

Talking about the tune, Angelina says "I love how this is is my first taglish song; it shows how my [upcoming] EP has a variety of songs, allowing me to expand both my musical genre and language more.'

Maine Mendoza Signs With Universal Records

(L-R) Universal Records Operations Manager Peter Chan,
Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go,
 Maine Mendoza, Business Manager Rams David

After weeks of anticipation, Maine Mendoza has officially signed a record deal with Universal Records. The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office. Present during the signing were Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, Business Manager Rams David, and Maine. 

Hints of Maine’s signing first hit the web after Universal Records posted a teaser photo of a ‘mystery girl’ wearing a leather jacket bearing the word Universal on it. Fans were quick to catch on, as #MaineForUniversalRecords became the #1 Trending Topic on Twitter in the Philippines and Worldwide not long after the teaser was posted.

Coke Studio receives industry nod for OPM advocacy

Coke Studio Season 1 was awarded the silver plaque under the Youth Brand category of the Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards 2018. The Coca-Cola Philippines team that received the award was led by Winn Everhart, Coca-Cola Philippines President and General Manager (second from left), and (from left to right) Senior IMC Manager Jason Gervasio, McCann Worldgroup Account Director Teneil Ibanez, McCann Worldgroup Executive Creative Director Joe Dy, Coca-Cola Philippines Marketing Director Stephan Czypionka, IMC Director Jenny Cinco, Marketing Manager for Sparkling Nina Mahnik Marketing Manager for Stills Teejae Sonza, and IMC Manager Tanya Cinco.

Fate Smiles On Mark Oblea

As a contestant on Pinoy Boyband Superstar, Mark Oblea was called the “Kwelang Bad Boy ng Bacoor.” But while it’s true that he got into his fair share of trouble when he was younger, he isn’t all bad. The truth is, under his leather jacket and tough demeanor beats the heart of a responsible, softhearted young man. 

Case in point : when Mark was eliminated during the grand finals of the show, his first thought wasn’t for himself or the opportunity he lost. It was for his family. His burning desire to give his mother and siblings a better life was the main reason he joined the competition in the first place. “Sila talaga ang nasa isip ko the whole time na lumalaban ako”, Mark says.

His thoughts also went to his mother who had been a struggling single parent. Mark promised her he’ll take on the responsibility of being the breadwinner for their family. It was then that Mark decided to establish a showbiz career. He believed doing so was the fastest way to secure his family’s future.However, finding success as a performer proved to be harder than he thought it would be. Mark went on many auditions but he always came away empty-handed. He also performed whenever and wherever he could, booking gigs at town fiestas and the like.

Rising Teen Singer LA Santos is Certified #Petmalu

He is maybe just a Senior High School student, but LA Santos is a rising star making waves in Pinoy entertainment as his love for music is taking him places. Now known for his hit song "Tinamaan", he recently had his major concert at the Music Museum titled #Petmalu and also performed at "STEP UP! STAND UP! Be better for a better world!" at the Music Library.

Not to be confused with singers LA Lopez and Eric Santos, LA Santos is out to prove his name though his talent. The young singer just released his self-titled debut album under Star Music which contains six originals (Tinamaan, Ikaw Kasi, One Greatest Love, Bakit Pag-Ibig, Miss Terror, and Mine) and three covers (Bruno Mars’ When I Was Your Man, Sarah Geronimo’s Forever Is Not Enough and Angeline Quinto’s Hanggang Kailan).