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  3. NICA del Rosario and Matthew Chang

    Writing beautiful music with ‘Muli’

    Gawad Buhay award-winning songwriters Nica del Rosario and Matthew Chang anchor the soundtrack of this brand new Filipino musical in storytelling – and…

    4 MIN READ

  4. A rising force in the Filipino music scene, Synergasia brings together youthful energy, powerful performances and a fresh take on rock.

    Why Synergasia makes us stop and listen

    Rising Filipino Gen Z band Synergasia blends classic rock, modern pop and OPM with high-energy performances, fresh arrangements and a passion for using music…

    2 MIN READ

  6. ‘ULTRAELECTROMAGNETICPOP!’ vinyl edition.

    Eraserheads vinyl gets new pressing

    Offshore Music opens pre-orders until 1 August for the white vinyl repress of Eraserheads’ Ultraelectromagneticpop! The 25th Anniversary Edition, produced by…

    1 MIN READ

  7. OPM icon Renz Verano with EBQ talents.

    Renz Verano: The Philippines' Bryan Adams

    Renz Verano marked the 30th anniversary of his hit "Ibang-Iba Ka Na" at Tanghalang Pasigueño with an emotional concert celebrating the song’s lasting impact;…

    3 MIN READ

  10. ‘SI Pepe At Si Josie,’ a juxtaposition of two originally separate photo images of our national hero, Jose Rizal and his common-law wife, Josephine Bracken. Photo shows artist Reuben Laurente (right) with the art patron, jingle-record producer and music arranger-director Gino Cruz (left), who is a fifth degree consanguinity descendant of Rizal.

    Reuben Laurente’s many facets

    To date, Laurente has mounted one solo exhibition and participated in eight group shows. His preferred medium is acrylic paint, though his background as an…

    5 MIN READ

  14. SINGER-SONGWRITER Maki continues to make waves in OPM, hoping his music reminds listeners to embrace every moment, even the fleeting ones.

    Maki turns heartbreak into art with new song

    According to Maki, the track explores the feeling of being temporary in someone else’s life — an emotion he admits has followed him since childhood.

    2 MIN READ

  15. RICO Blanco

    Rico Blanco on Love and marriage

    The singer-songwriter admitted that he may have once viewed relationships too simply, but now understands that emotional connection is only one part of making…

    2 MIN READ