Recorded during her 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set, the live album reflects a decade of growth, healing, and finding her voice as an artist

A decade into her journey in the spotlight, Ylona Garcia reflects on the music, memories, and experiences that have shaped her career with ylona, so far. (live), a nine-track live album set for release on October 5, 2026 via Sony Music Entertainment.

More than a compilation of live performances, ylona, so far. (live) offers a look back at the songs that have been part of Ylona’s journey, from her early years as a young performer to the artist she has become today. Through newly interpreted live versions of familiar tracks, the album revisits different chapters of her life while highlighting her growth, deeper self-understanding, and stronger sense of artistic ownership.

“It feels like a healing experience, and that means the world to me,” Ylona shares about the project. Revisiting the music she has released over the years brought back both beautiful and difficult memories: from the opportunities she once could only dream of to the pressures of growing up in the public eye and navigating expectations from both the industry and fans. “Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful for all of it because it’s given me the perspective and experience to take more control over my career and, more importantly, to understand who I am as an artist.”

The album features nine tracks spanning Ylona’s career, including “my name is ylona garcia,” “lie so well,” “space,” “dahan dahan dahan lang,” “o pag ibig,” “don’t go changing,” “don’t say goodbye,” “win the fight,” and “entertain me.” As longtime listeners may know, the songs and their live renditions reveal how dramatically Ylona’s relationship with them has evolved.

“Before, I was so grateful for the opportunities I was given that it was hard for me to be fully present in them,” she explains. “I did my best to perform each song in the studio and on stage, but I was often more focused on making sure everyone else was happy than connecting with the music itself.” A decade later, she approaches these songs from a more personal place, letting her present-day perspective reshape music that once represented earlier versions of herself.

The album’s rollout began with “entertain me (live),” which was recorded during Ylona’s 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set at Backyard Live. The performance teased the overall vibe of the new record and its central theme of reclaiming her story.

“It became a reminder that people can take things from you, but they can’t take away your heart or your mind,” she says. “That’s what this project represents to me—taking back ownership of my story and who I am as an artist.”

The Manila exclusive set will also live beyond the stage through a series of performance videos recorded at Backyard Live, which will be released on Ylona Garcia’s YouTube channel. The videos invite fans to experience—or relive—the energy of the 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set while witnessing how Ylona reimagines songs they have known for years. In doing so, the artist also honors the people who have been part of her journey from the beginning.

“I hope they feel how much I care about my work and the impact it has on them,” Ylona says. “I wanted them to feel the intentionality behind reimagining music they already know through the perspective of who I am today. More than anything, I wanted to give them a glimpse of the artist I’ve become while still honoring the girl they first fell in love with.”

Among the album’s most poignant moments is “o pag ibig (live),” featuring Bailey May, a full-circle reunion that connects Ylona’s present with one of the earliest chapters of her career. Having not seen each other since they were 16, the two reunited onstage to revisit the song with a decade’s worth of life and experience behind them. Even after the years apart, the performance carried an unmistakable sense of familiarity. “Performing ‘O Pag-Ibig’ together honestly felt like no time had passed at all,” Ylona recalls.

At its core, ylona, so far. (live) pays homage to the stage that played a crucial role in shaping Ylona into the performer she is today. “Live performance was my training ground as an entertainer,” she shares. When the idea of turning her exclusive Manila show into a live album came up, Ylona immediately embraced it as a chance to celebrate not just the past decade of her life and career, but also the experiences and beginnings that paved the way for where she is now.

“I think these live versions capture all of who I am,” Ylona says.

Tracklist — ylona, so far. (live)

1. “my name is ylona garcia (live)”
2. “lie so well (live)”
3. “space (live)”
4. “dahan dahan dahan lang (live)”
5. “o pag ibig (live)” ft. bailey may
6. “don’t go changing (live)”
7. “don’t say goodbye (live)”
8. “win the fight (live)”
9. “entertain me (live)”

ylona, so far. (live) is now available worldwide on all digital music streaming platforms through Sony Music Entertainment.

The Filipino-British singer-songwriter explores love, faith, self-discovery, and growing into her own voice across a 15-track collection of original songs

After winning listeners around the world with her intimate and understated renditions of global pop favorites, Filipino-British singer-songwriter Sam Benwick is stepping into a new chapter with her debut album, HIGHS and lows. The 15-track collection of original songs offers a candid glimpse into the experiences, lessons, and discoveries of a young woman navigating her way through life.

Rooted in stripped-back pop, HIGHS and lows highlights Benwick’s evolution as a songwriter and storyteller. Throughout the album, she reflects on life’s shifting seasons and the influence of faith on the way she sees the world. While deeply personal, the songs remain open and relatable, drawing from Benwick’s own experiences while giving listeners space to connect with the music in their own way.

Love, in its many forms, is another binding thread integral throughout the record. Benwick writes about the exhilaration of finding love, the hurt of encountering the wrong kind, and the lessons that emerge from both. Rather than presenting herself as someone who has found all the answers, she treats love as an ongoing process of understanding: what it can give, what it can take, and how it can ultimately change a person. In this sense, HIGHS and lows becomes both a personal account and an open invitation for listeners to recognize pieces of their own stories within hers or encounter a perspective different from their own.

Benwick recently teased the attendees by playing songs from her forthcoming release at a by-invite listening party on October 3, 2026, at Concept Space MNL in Quezon City. Joined by members of the press and The Samshines, her community of supporters, Benwick also took part in a Q&A session, where she shared insights into the stories behind the songs.

Independently produced with distribution support from ONErpm, HIGHS and lows is set for release on Friday, October 16, 2026, across major digital music platforms worldwide. The 15-track album brings together previously released songs—including “OUT OF THE DARKNESS,” “told ya so,” “FINALLY,” “mr. nonchalant,” and “STEP BY STEP”—alongside ten new tracks.

With HIGHS and lows, Sam Benwick steps beyond the covers that first brought her music to a wider audience, marking a new chapter defined by original music, honest storytelling, and a willingness to embrace the many highs and lows that come with finding her way and becoming the person she is meant to be.

Download the artist profile here.

After a very successful Osaka tour in 2023, The Itchyworms are back in Japan! This time, the Filipino rock band is bringing their music to three cities in the Kansai region — Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe — for a special run of shows this October.

The tour kicks off on October 4 at Panhead Groove in Osaka, where The Itchyworms will represent the Philippines at this year’s Kansai Music Conference, an international music event that brings together artists and audiences from different parts of the world.

On October 5, the band heads to Kyoto’s MUSE, where they’ll share the stage with fellow Filipino singer-songwriter Reese Lansangan and Ariel from Los Angeles. The show is produced by Pintig Productions.

Then on October 6, The Itchyworms make their Kobe debut at Live Music Padoma, once again joining Reese Lansangan for a night of live music, also presented by Pintig Productions.

Japan has become a regular stop for The Itchyworms. The band tries to visit at least once a year — playing Nagoya last year, and Tokyo and Saitama the year before that. And they’re not done yet. For future visits, the band hopes to take the Itchyworms experience to Okinawa, Fukuoka, and maybe even Hokkaido.

But this Kansai tour will be a little different.

For these shows, The Itchyworms are going semi-stripped down — no big bells and whistles, just the band, their instruments, and the songs.

Pure music. Pure Itchyworms.

Three cities. Three nights. One very Itchy October.

Remaining schedule:

Kyoto – Oct.5 (Monday) at Kyoto Muse

Tickets: https://peatix.com/event/5166570

Kobe – Oct.6 (Tuesday) at Live Music Club Padoma

Tickets: https://peatix.com/event/5166611

Listen to the infectious pop-punk anthem about self-worth, self-respect, and finally walking away from the wrong kind of love

After delivering infectious pop-punk anthems via her previously released singles “Laguna” and “GAGA,” RAMONA returns with “Manloloko,” an unapologetic kiss-off that captures the messy, downward spiral of what used to be a picture-perfect relationship and the importance of self-worth.

Produced by Sam Marquez and timothy Run, with mastering by Emil Dela Rosa, “Manloloko” confronts the familiar cycle of falling for the wrong kind of person and the clarity that comes with the decision to walk away. The track makes its takeaway clear: staying in a relationship that repeatedly causes pain is neither an obligation nor a measure of love.

“It’s about knowing your worth, learning from heartbreak, and realizing that walking away from a ‘manloloko’ can lead you to someone who actually knows how to value you,” says RAMONA.

“Manloloko” borrows from the rawness of ’90s alternative rock and riot grrrl while incorporating the glossy immediacy and pop sensibilities of TRL-era pop music. The collision of these influences gives the track a bubblegum-punk edge: loud, catchy, confrontational, and unafraid to say exactly what needs to be said.

The song’s themes of leaving the past behind come to life in its accompanying music video, which features RAMONA as a runaway bride with nowhere in particular to go. Freed from the expectations and commitments she once believed she had to fulfill, she gradually embraces the uncertainty of the road ahead, eventually reveling in the newfound freedom of choosing herself.

From the get-go, “Manloloko” is a song about reclaiming agency. RAMONA turns the frustration of being deceived into an assertion of independence and a refusal to settle for relationships that diminish one’s value.

RAMONA’s “Manloloko” is out now on all major digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The music video will drop on October 2, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

Director Maria Diane Ventura is recognized for bringing the story of the iconic Filipino band to an international audience

Eraserheads: Combo On The Run, the acclaimed documentary exploring the legacy of iconic Filipino band Eraserheads, has added another international accolade to its record. Director Maria Diane Ventura was named Best International Director Award at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) Music Documentary Film Festival in New York.

The award followed the film’s screening at the annual LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival on September 27, 2026. The screening was followed by a special discussion with Ventura and Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia, giving audiences an opportunity to hear more about the film and the band’s enduring cultural impact.

Ventura said the recognition holds special significance as Combo On The Run captures a defining chapter in Philippine pop culture—one that she believes deserves to reach and connect with audiences around the world.

“Every recognition Combo on the Run receives still feels a little surreal to me. We made a film that is deeply rooted in our culture, our music and our collective experience as Filipinos, so to watch it continue to travel and connect with audiences outside of home is incredibly meaningful,” Ventura said. “More than the award itself, I’m grateful that the film continues to create space for our stories and our artists on an international stage. I’ve always believed in the power and brilliance of Filipino talent. If Combo on the Run can contribute even a little to bringing more attention to that, then every difficult decision, sleepless night and challenge it took to make this film has been worth it.”

The latest award adds to Combo On The Run’s growing collection of international recognitions. After its successful theatrical release in the Philippines and screenings in other countries, the documentary continues to bring the Eraserheads’ story to audiences worldwide, driven by its relatable and universal narrative.

Produced by DVent Productions, Eraserheads: Combo On The Run reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to bring Filipino music, film, and entertainment to international audiences. DVent has also expanded its work into major live entertainment projects, including the co-production of the Ely Buendia and Chito Miranda concert in Dubai alongside Live Nation and Tiana. The August 30, 2026 show attracted a sold-out audience at Coca-Cola Arena.

Her latest track turns life’s highs, lows, mistakes, and heartbreaks into an empowering anthem of acceptance and self-reclamation

Nadine Lustre has released her new song “10YRS,” an introspective ballad that looks back on a decade of growth, heartbreak, mistakes, self-discovery, and transformation.

Rather than dwelling on the past, “10YRS” embraces every experience, both difficult and beautiful, as essential to becoming the person she is today. The song traces Nadine’s journey toward letting go of what no longer serves her, reclaiming her identity, and looking ahead to what’s next.

The song turns those experiences into a clear-cut affirmation of self-worth, culminating in the realization that healing and growth don’t require perfection. As the lyrics sum it up, “Dance with the chaos like I’m part of it.” It’s simply Nadine embracing life in all its unpredictability while standing tall through it all.

Written by Nadine Lustre, and Rose Caroline Mamonong, with beats and instrumentation by Isagani Palabyab, “10YRS” features violin work by GD Onallices, adding subtle drama to the mix. Its somber, understated production highlights Nadine’s singing in its vulnerable glory: tender, delicate, but beaming with light and life.

“10YRS” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Cool Girl Records.