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The 2023 World Music Festival @ Taiwan steps up its game with bigger, better programming and lineup featuring some of the most important names in global music from Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the rest of the world. This year, the music-focused, multi-format event will take place on October 12-15, 2023, at the Taipei Music Center with two-part festivities: Going Global Trade Fair on October 12-13, and Our World Music Festival on October 14-15. Taiwan’s very own Outlet Drift and Joanna Wang will be headlining Taiwan’s most prominent world music festival, along with global superstars ADG7 from South Korea, Hitoto…
London-based Singaporean singer-songwriter/producer Charlie Lim, Melbourne producer and electronic artist Katz, and L.A. based Singaporean singer-songwriter Linying come together to create a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece. In the realm of music, sometimes the most captivating pieces are born from spontaneous moments of inspiration and collaboration. Such is the case with the mesmerizing single ‘Definitely,’ a hauntingly beautiful opus that emerges from the combined talents of Charlie Lim, Katz, and Linying. The inception of ‘Definitely’ occurred during a serendipitous encounter when Charlie Lim, a Singaporean singer-songwriter and producer based in London, visited his family in Australia and reunited with his old friend…
Get ready for a musical extravaganza like no other as the legendary Daryl Hall, known for being half of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, is set to perform live in Manila on November 27, 2023. Presented by Ovation Productions, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night of great music and good times at the Mall of Asia Arena. Joining Daryl Hall on this epic night are The Daryl’s House Band and special guest Todd Rundgren. Daryl Hall has left an indelible mark on the music industry, and this performance will undoubtedly be a musical journey through his illustrious…
In the world of K-pop, talent knows no boundaries, and the stage has always been open to aspiring artists from various corners of the globe. This time, the spotlight shines on Sophia Laforteza, a talented Filipina, who is making waves as one of the contestants on HYBE and Geffen Records’ highly anticipated talent show, “The Debut: Dream Academy.” At just 20 years old, Sophia Laforteza has embarked on an incredible journey, joining 19 other young women hailing from diverse backgrounds, including South Korea, Japan, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Belarus, Sweden, and Slovakia. These twenty contestants were selected from…
British producer duo Jungle take another big step towards the August 11th release of their eagerly anticipated fourth album ‘VOLCANO’ by sharing the new single “Dominoes”. The album’s lead single “Candle Flame” (featuring Erick The Architect) became a radio hit upon release worldwide and is now approaching 8 million streams on digital platforms. “Dominoes” is just as immediate. Its sparkling guitar motif, looping soulful vocal and warm organic instrumentation replicates the exuberance of Jungle’s famous live show and soundtracks the Summer. Fans can listen to “Dominoes” here: jungle.ffm.to/dominoes The “Dominoes” visual delivers precisely what you want from the multifaceted creative…
Foo Fighters’ brand new 11th album, But Here We Are, unanimously hailed as one of the band’s strongest to date, has become its 10th album to break the Top 10 of the US Album Chart. But Here We Are also marks Foo Fighters’ sixth UK #1, ninth Australian #1, #1 spots in Switzerland and New Zealand, and Top 5 debuts in nearly a dozen more territories. Released June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records, But Here We Are has landed at #8 in its first week on the Billboard 200, while entering at #1 on the Alternative and Hard Rock album…
Renowned artist and producer Steve Aoki, once again surprises us with an unexpected collaboration with Regional Mexican music songstress Ángela Aguilar, in new single “Invítame A Un Café”. Inspired by Rocío Durcal’s timeless classic “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia”, the single and video are now available on all platforms. This unique collaboration showcases the versatility of two of the most distinguished artists in their respective genres, blending elements of Regional Mexican music with Steve’s innovative and distinctive style. The result is an edgy and addictive hit that transforms elements from the timeless classic and takes them to new heights. “Invítame…
Today, U.K. singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bruno Major announces his new album ‘Columbo’, to be released on July 21st via Harbour Artists & Music / AWAL Recordings and his title track is out now. Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4pNr16BvlY “Columbo” pairs Bruno’s ethereal voice with a simple guitar melody, resulting in a track evocative of the classic American songbook. Paul Simon’s influence courses through the title track’s intricate guitar pattern and aching vocals as Bruno’s harmonies multiply and swell into a stunning vocal apex. The song conjures feelings of Spring, while the lyrics tell a different story, of love, loss, and…
GRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat releases her new track and music video “Attention” via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The music video was directed and shot in Los Angeles last month by award-winning director, Tanu Muino (Harry Styles / Cardi B) and made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards. This is the first new track from Doja Cat, after she stormed the charts with her song, Vegas. Most recently, Doja Cat was featured alongside label mate, SZA on the remix of her #1 Hot 100 song, Kill Bill. On the…
Filipino hip-hop artist Young Cocoa expresses great respect and honor to the two places that he calls home in a crossover track bursting with lush sounds and sophisticated melodies. His new single “Fadeaway” serves as a love letter to Manila and Jakarta—two culturally distinct but vibrant cities that cultivated his upbringing and sense of self through the years. Young Cocoa explains, “Fadeaway is about celebrating my two homes, Jakarta and Manila. I wanted to try and integrate my experiences into the song and translate it into a message where I take pride in owning both places that I truly call…