Author: Gab Diaz

Multi-talented viral singer, songwriter, and producer JVKE has released the music video for “golden hour”. Directed by Gus Black, the video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, mtvU, MTV’s Biggest Pop and the Paramount+ Times Square billboards. “golden hour”, a classic love song that exemplifies the feelings of romance and beauty, is now going viral worldwide with the user-generated content for the track on TikTok and YouTube Shorts amassing over 105 million views to date, and sweeping viral charts across the globe –  including Malaysia entering at #1 on Spotify’s Top 200 charts, marking JVKE’s first ever Spotify Top #1 worldwide – as well as Shazam Top Charts in 58 markets with Malaysia…

Indie rock band Sunsleeper have released their highly-anticipated sophomore album ‘While You Can’ via Rude Records. Coloured by the warm halo of 90s alt-rock nostalgia, the new album revitalizes Sunsleeper’s wider aims. By reframing moments from an overwhelming past — such as narratives of anxious fulfilment and frustrating years as creatives — into lessons of mindfulness, the group underlines the importance of staying present while being reminded of what brought them here. ‘While You Can’ was recorded and produced by Brett Romnes (Oso Oso, Hot Mulligan) and mastered by Will Putney (Counterparts, Knocked Loose). “The record chronicles the understanding of being mindful and present in the midst of distractions and compulsions to…

Cross-genre record producer and DJ Matoma, known for global hits like “All Night” with British pop band The Vamps, “I Don’t Dance” with Spanish singing icon Enrique Iglesias, and his RIAA Platinum-certified breakout hit, Matoma & The Notorious B.I.G’s “Old Thing Back(feat. Ja Rule),” has released his energetic new single. “The Power” represents a return to Matoma’s club-inspired roots. “’The Power’ is the makings of a new era for me. Musically it’s more soulful, industrial, raw, and melancholic. It still feels energetic and fun, but with my return back to the festival and club circuit this year I wanted to push the sonics and sounds into a new world.” – Matoma The highly anticipated track features…

St. Lucia, a synth-pop band led by husband-and-wife duo half-Taiwanese Patti Beranek and South Africa-born Jean-Philip Grobler has arrived with their long awaited fourth studio album ‘Utopia’ via Nettwerk. To accompany the album release, St. Lucia have also dropped a video for “Gimme The Night”, where director Nicole Lipp’s vision comes to life, starring model Ireland Basinger Baldwin. Equal parts colourful disco, 70’s funk, and 80’s pop, ‘Utopia’ is a luminous palette of synths, pulsating with vibrant sonics that have come to characterize St. Lucia’s genre-defying career. Inspired by everyone from David Bowie, The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and Parcels, St. Lucia enlisted the mixing talents of trusted collaborator Chris Zane (Passion Pit, The Walkmen)…

Dayglow, the artist who has cemented himself as an indie-pop innovator over the last two years, has today dropped his much anticipated new album ‘People in Motion’ on via AWAL. The 10 tracks that craft ‘People in Motion’, conceptualized, written, played, and produced by Sloan Struble, are delightfully pure, hyper-melodic manifestations of Struble’s desire to steer clear of conflict or drama and offer someone something to love. From the funky and danceable “Second Nature” to the dreamy-pop “Deep End” and first single “Then It All Goes Away”, Dayglow delivers cathartic music that resonates with the masses. And in an era…

Filipino five-piece outfit NOBITA returns with a lighthearted folk-pop track that evokes the reassuring warmth of home and romance. Their new song “Sa Ulan” finds comfort in knowing that there will always be someone willing to stand by your side when everything else doesn’t feel right. According to vocalist/guitarist Jaeson Felismino, the lyrics of “Sa Ulan” was inspired by a pivotal moment in his life and it’s his way of expressing gratitude to that special someone who stayed and lifted him up on days when he felt down or unworthy of love. “It’s comforting to have someone encourage you to…

Having already beguiled with beautiful new offerings “The Way You See Me” and “Before I Go”, California born, London based artist Sophia Alexa reveals her gorgeous new single “Going To California”. Laying her striking vocal tones over plucked guitar lines, the track is a relatable ode to the wanderlust we all feel from time to time. Fans can stream “Going To California” here: sophiaalexa.fanlink.to/GoingToCalifornia Speaking on the release, Sophia Alexa shares, “I wrote ‘Going To California’ when I was feeling a bit trapped in London, so I started to romanticize escaping to a different place. I was originally born in California and I’ve always wondered what my life…

Instantly recognisable to anyone who has seen Bicep’s lauded live show in recent times, “Water” is another keenly anticipated fan-favourite that finally sees an official release. Featuring vocals from Clara La San, who also appeared on several tracks from the duo’s #2 UK charting album ‘Isles’, “Water” represents their first brand new music since that album. It’s another stand-out moment of euphoria, propelled by Bicep’s timeless production and Clara’s mesmerizing vocals towards a swirling crescendo of neon synths and driving 4×4 kicks. The release also contains the b-side “Waterfall”, an earlier, instrumental version of “Water” which gives fans a chance…

This October, we’re bound to celebrate the thriving Filipino youth of today who love to break barriers, grind for a better living, and hustle in spite of the daily challenges. A reason why Universal Records Philippines, co-presented with Maya and in partnership with Robinsons Malls is proud to announce this event aptly called “Young Blood”, a really rad mall event that caters to the young, relentless, and solid Filipino music fans. This event will be headlined by some of the most sought-after OPM hip-hop act artists of today, taking place this October 8, 2022 at Robinsons Manila. “Young Blood” will…

Multi-platinum artist and GRAMMY-nominated songwriter BLEU and rap royalty Nicki Minaj have released a stunning new visual to accompany their collaborative track “Love In The Way”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJM9DUzCKwE Showcasing BLEU’s eclectic production skills, “Love In The Way” channels Amapiano-inflected drums which are layered with profound synths that evoke the sadness and heartache that both BLEU and Nicki Minaj express throughout the song. Topped with an infectious vocal sample of Sam Tompkins’ track “Whole”, all elements of the record create a powerful escapism that will transport the listener to a world of its own. As the first single ahead of his album,…