MUSIC LYF: 2013 GRAMMY® NOMINEES ALBUM FEATURING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF ARTISTS AND MEMORABLE SONGS

Album hits the market released by PolyEast Records

Capitol Records, through PolyEast Records, will release the 2013 GRAMMY® Nominees album is now available in the market which features 22 critically-acclaimed smash hits from a myriad of chart-topping artists from various genres. The album will be album at all record stores nationwide.

The 19th edition of the best-selling collection includes many of the most widely recognized GRAMMY categories representing nominees for Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album.

In time for the upcoming 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards to be staged in LA on February 10, the album features big hits from artists like Coldplay, Katy Perry, Adele, Bruce Springsteen, Muse, Maroon 5 feat Wiz Khalifa, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, Jack White, P!nk, Gotye feat Kimbra, FUN feat Janelle Monae, Florence + The Machine, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons, Frank Ocean.

The New 99.5 Is Coming!

99.5 RT is a station that is close to my heart as it is the first radio station to train me in radio production. And they play the best music on the planet with great shows such as the Disenchanted Kingdom, The Awesome Show and Disturbing the Peace to name a few.

Now, they are getting upgraded with a new variety of shows, a whole new radio feel, yet still playing great music which they have known for. Well here is a teaser of what is in store for 99.5 RT with the great big change!

Jim Paredes’ secret to being at his best every day

Fans and critics alike celebrated the film “I Do Bidoo”, a movie musical that featured some of the classic OPM hits of the Apo Hiking Society. The response of the audience to the film and to the Apo’s music proved that the musical trio’s legacy is timeless. Moviegoers, both young and old, enjoyed the Apo’s music even in today’s era of hip hop and Korean Pop. 

Even though the Apo Hiking Society formally announced their retirement in 2009—and made a final series of concerts the following year—their music remains as fresh and relevant as ever: expressing Filipino romance, optimism, and light-heartedness as beautifully today as when their music first took to the airwaves. 

XSTIG: Upgrade Your Music with TDK DJ Sessions

In its efforts to upgrade everyone’s music experience, TDK Philippines has tapped some of Manila’s top DJs to create exclusive mixes for the brand. Who would know about music better than people who live and breathe it right? 

In this latest project, TDK partnered with DJ EURIC, DJ SANYA SMITH, DJ ACE RAMOS, and DJ ORNUSA CADNESS. Having different styles and backgrounds in music and spinning, the brand is positive that each of their tracks would appeal to a wide range of people who have different tastes in music. 

ACADEMY OF ROCK: Where Great Musicians Are Born

As an institution which strongly believes in holistic learning, Academy Of Rock (AOR) provides a conducive environment for students to build and develop their character, inspire creativity and forge lasting relationships through the process of learning.

In the 5 years that we have been in operation, AOR’s successes and achievements have exceeded all expectations. In 2011, we were awarded the Promising SME 500 2012 from Small Medium Business Association (SMBA), Singapore. We distinguish ourselves from many other music institutions by ensuring that our teachers are internationally certified to conduct music lessons. It is part of AOR’s culture to expose students to a diverse range of musical experiences as such our students are given opportunities to perform at world-class art venues locally as well as abroad. 

XSTIG: Sennhieser Concept Store Opening

Sennhieser has been one of the global  brands in terms of technology for sound and has been a very trusted name in the industry internationally. Here in the Philippines it is used by music professionals and a common brand used for events ensuring great audio quality that most competitors cannot match.

Now they are celebrating their 20th year in Asia, they are expanding their reach to more consumers  with the launch of their concept store here in the Philippines. Also inline with the celebration is the launch of their new headsets HD 700 and Amperior HD25. 

Their new concept store located at V-mall in Greenhills is a great location as the area is known to be a tech hub for consumer electronics. They also have great microphones that goes perfect with videoke machines. Their commitment for sound quality makes them stand out plus ergonomic designs that one can wear proudly. 

FASHIONISTA: Freeway Levi Celerio Collection

Fashion and Art were proven to be a fated tandem ever since FREEWAY introduced its National Artist Collectors’ Series in 2009.  This innovative brand continues to collaborate with our National Artists to fuel the strong commitment of reintroducing the Philippines Arts & Culture to the younger generation, thus making Fashionalism hip and relevant.

This Fall, Freeway has officially gone galactic with one of the most loved form of art and the universal language of mankind, Music.  Freeway is excited to feature its first National Artist for Music in the Series, Levi Celerio.

Surpizingly, I share the same birth date with the musical prodigy which I also admire for his songs have made a mark in my mind and ours as well. I am very happy that clothing brands like Freeway recognizes the great contribution of national artists and have them made into clothing which also relives their works.

MUSIC LYF: Madonna New Single "Girls Gone Wild"

Madonna most involved for her 12th studio album “MDNA”

If listeners find all the earmarks and trademarks of Madonna in her latest album, that’s a testament to her deep involvement to the process of creating the package, her twelfth and first outside her old label. The power play of maturity and a new beginning she's now embarking on makes this one another turning point to her career strengthened by ingenuity and artistic adventure.    

While the album title, “MDNA” is a mere abbreviation of the Mother of Invention’s  world-famous name (as suggested by collaborator M.I.A), its accidental meaning, being Madonna’s DNA, actually defines the finished product as her imprint as one of the world’s most successful artists of all time can be heard all over the collection.  

The 12-track album, to be released this March 26, is led by the cool single “Give Me All Your Luvin” featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. By now the track has spread via limited privilege as provided by iTunes --- in the process only hastening the interest and anticipation for the Queen of Pop’s album since 2008.

MUSIC LYF; Smash Project 2012

Dayly Entertainment and Dickies Philippines give you five hours of auditory pleasure as American music heavyweights grace the stage of Smart Araneta Coliseum for one night of rock-infused music fest. Smash Project will definitely be a concert like no other, as American bands Dashboard Confessional, The Cab, Cobra Starship and The Used each performs a full set concert on March 8, 2012. 

Smash Project 2012 will feature pop punk band from Utah, The Used. Founded in 2001, this four-piece actrose to fame after the release of their self-titled album in June 2002with such talent that earns them a following globally. Their musical style is composed of raunchy rhythm and powerful riffs made impressive by a solid vocal delivery by Bert McCracken.The Used current band members are Bert McCracken (vocals), Quinn Allman (guitar, backing vocals), Jeph Howard (bass) and Dan Whiteside (drums).

Boasting a hard-rocking concert line-up is the American alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional. Marking their second visit to the country, Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carraba has melted the hearts of every Filipino with hits like “Belle of the Boulevard”, “Stolen” and many more. Dashboard Confessional has been called often as the “grandfather of emo-pop” and has been a staple in most music playlist. 

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 (Feb 29)

 It's another week of Yonel's Top 30 Hits and this week Katy Perry takes the top spot with "Part of Me" also from her Teenage Dream Album. Keep yourself updated with the Pop Hits of 2012 only here at Music Lyf Yonel's Top 30 Hits! Read the rest of the countdown after the jump!

XSTIG: Win a JBL On Tour Speaker!

JBL is are giving away a JBL On Tour micro to one of thier lucky fans! 

All you need to do is to tag JBL Multimedia Speakers and post the url of the tag on this post. They won't consider entries that posted their links as a separate wall post so better be careful where you post the link!

The duration of the contest is from Feb 13 - Feb 18, 2012. All valid entries will be put into Raffle King and whoever is chosen will be the winner! It's that simple! The contest is for Philippine residents only.

MUSIC LYF: Material Girl is Back on the Dance Floor

MADONNA’S FIRST SINGLE “GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN” FEATURING NICKI MINAJ

Limited Time iTunes Pre-Order of Exclusive MDNA Deluxe Edition Begins Feb. 3rd

Madonna will be releasing her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’’ featuring Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. on February 3rd, three days before her highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance, it was officially confirmed by Interscope Records.  “Give Me All Your Luvin”was written by Madonna, Martin Solveig, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., composed by Martin Solveig and Michael Tordjman and produced by Madonna and Martin Solveig.  

“Give Me All Your Luvin’” is the first single from Madonna’s upcoming album MDNA, her 12th studio album and follow up to 2008’s Hard Candy which debuted at No. 1 in 37 countries.

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 - January 14 2012

AKON's "Shine Like A Star" remains No. 1 this week on Yonel TOP 30 HITS 

Yonel TOP 30 HITS - November 25 2011

Yonel's Top 30 Hits is back and has a great new look! And for this update Will.i.am's solo single "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" snatched the No.1 spot.This is released November 25, 2011. Stay tuned for more updates and if your favorite songs are in the countdown next week!  

MUSIC LYF: Juris On Her Third Album FOREVERMORE

Sentimental moments goes great with unforgettable songs made by Acoustic Sensation, Juris Fernandez now on her third solo album. After her successful launch as a solo recording artist under Star Records with a certified platinum album - “Now Playing” and a most-requested hit single - “’Di Lang Ikaw” which she composed with her co-sessionista, Aiza Seguerra, Juris was able to penetrate the international scene with her Korean album entitled “If You and Me” which was also digitally released under Star Records.

Being the first Filipino artist to actually release an album in a highly competitive music industry, Juris continues to shine alone touching a larger reach of audience. And now she is ready to enter another milestone of her career as she release her third solo album entitled Forevermore It is an all OPM album consisting ten (10) tracks that will surely bring us to bliss with her intimate soothing voice!

PHILIPPINES IS THE ONLY COUNTRY WITH BOTH MALE AND FEMALE CONTESTANTS IN THE TOP 5 OF KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Killarney, Ireland- Philippines’ first representatives in the 2011 Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland on September 8-10 made a remarkable start. Joel Cruz was the 2011 KWC Male 1st Runner-Up and Lyda Shyla Roxas was the 2011 KWC Female 3rd Runner-Up. Indeed, the 2011 KWC World Finals marked another memorable experience for all its participants. KWC Philippines’ first experience was a blast with Joel and Lyda making it to the top 5. Their commendable performances served as a clear proof of Filipinos’ world class talent. 

MUSIC LYF: OPM boyband 1:43 handpicked to open American Idol mall tours

POP HEARTTHROBS 1:43 (pronounced as “one forty-three”) was handpicked by international label MCA Music as guest performers in the much-anticipated American Idol Season 10 mall tours in Trinoma and Market! Market! on Sunday and Monday, respectively.  

The mall tour features the Top 11 finalists of American Idol Season 10 including Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Stefano Langone, Fil-American Thia Megia and winner Scotty McCreery. This is the very first time for these idols to perform in Asia.

EVENTOLOGY: AstroVision Bloggers Blowout!

Orange magzine tv and Astrovision held its Bloggers' Blowout last September 3, 2011 at Greenbelt 5 the event is divided into three parts: music, movies, and tech. We were part of the music group and we were presented with the music groups like warner music, sony music (ivory records), MCA music, and  star music group (star records) and presented to us the featured artists under their labels. And as an added bonus LG Electronics Philippines let us experience their 3D TV! Woohoo!

They featured current record labels and upcoming music and videos and concerts. The record label that caught my attention is Warner music which feautures many artists who I love to listen to like Adele, Bruno Mars, Red hot chili peppers, Rumer,  and of course LINKIN PARK!  And they will be featuring local acts like Ebe Dancel former member of the band sugarfree now with debut album Dalawang Mukha ng Pag-ibig. Also lets not forget our pride, Charice with a new album!

MUSIC LYF: Yonel Top 30 Hits!

As of August 20, 2011 Like Yonel Top 30 Hits on Facebook!

Join Hangad for the launch This Time With You

In 1991, a group of boys in Ateneo High School banded together to sing for Days With the Lord retreats; called themselves Hangad, after their shared desire to know and help others know God through song; and began a 20-year journey of seven albums and numerous concerts, accompanying and inspiring individual’s most intimate moments with God Next month, Hangad will mark their 20th anniversary with the release of their eighth album, This Time With You, which explores and celebrates prayer as a deeply personal, one-on-one conversation with God.