The Jansen, The Panturas, Navicula and more join the regional showcase festival’s well-curated roster

The official lineup for this year’s AXEAN Festival has been unveiled!

AXEAN Festival 2024 is reaching new heights with a varied lineup of musical acts from Southeast Asia and beyond, building on its success story and steady track record to gain traction in the global festival circuit.

New addition to the lineup

Some of the biggest acts in Indonesia, including The Jansen (a lo-fi indie punk duo known for fusing lyrical poetry with bold, unapologetic music), The Panturas (a surf rock band formed in 2016), and Navicula (one of the most well-known rock acts in Bali), will be performing with the previously announced group of performers.

“The reason why we wanted to invite them, and also other popular local artists wherever we host our event, is because these talented artists may be big in their home markets but could be unknown to the rest of the world,” AXEAN Festival co-founder and team leader Piyapong Muenprasertdee explains. “We believe that local talents can reach an international audience if they are put in front of the people who can bring them to the global market. And having local heroes spearhead this attempt, other smaller local artists can have the courage and confidence to follow suit, resulting in more attention from the world to our region’s music, pushing for that tipping point to put Southeast Asia on the global music map.”

Other newly added artists in the lineup include Assia Keva, Rafi Sudirman, Skandal, and Spella Ruby from Indonesia; Golden Mammoth, Lust and Zee Avi & The Good Things from Malaysia; Mix Fenix from the Philippines; BLACKARMATUS x DJ XULALIT from Thailand; and Dattie Do from Vietnam.

 Jimbaran Hub, the venue for this year’s AXEAN Festival 2024

Introducing TAICCA’s Taiwan Beats Showcase

Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) also returns as one of the festival’s major partners and continues its involvement in supporting artist development initiatives through its Taiwan Beats Showcase at the AXEAN Festival 2024.

This year’s showcase will spotlight three outstanding Taiwanese talents: The Chairs, a Golden Melody Awards (GMA) winning band; I’mdifficult, an experimental pop band known for their ‘sophisti-pop’ sound; and the vibrant Jurassic-Pop duo, The Dinosaur’s Skin. Presenting the dynamic and eclectic music scene from Taiwan, TAICCA will host a networking event, connecting Taiwanese talents with key figures in the music industry.

TuneCore participating in the fourth-year running

TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—returns to AXEAN Festival for the fourth consecutive year as a stage sponsor. This year, TuneCore presents “TuneCore Village,” a dedicated stage showcasing independent artists from across the region. A total of 18 artists from the Believe Group will be featured in this year’s lineup, with 6 artists represented by TuneCore and 12 by its parent company, Believe.

Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore SEA, emphasizes TuneCore’s commitment to providing resources and opportunities for regional artists to connect with global audiences. “Southeast Asia has such a rich and diverse music culture, and we are committed to helping indie artists thrive and be heard globally. Festivals like AXEAN help pave the way for the next generation of musicians.”

More about AXEAN Festival 2024

Happening at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from September 28-29, 2024, the first intra-regional showcase festival in Southeast Asia promises to be a “celebration across borders” where music, culture, and arts come together to create an unforgettable experience for its patrons and new attendees.

Aside from the showcase performances featuring over 40 emerging and established acts, the festival also puts a spotlight on the music conference format with industry mixers and networking activities on the side. The acclaimed international showcase festival also recently introduced a private songwriting camp as part of its artist-centered programming. As explained earlier in the first press release, “The initiative aims to foster a spirit of creativity and inclusivity in a globalized setting while nurturing cross-cultural collaboration amongst the finest and most promising songwriters, producers, and artists in the ASEAN region and also from other regions of the world.”

Given how the SEA region is “rich with musical cultures and thriving local music scenes consisting of traditional and all imaginable modern music genres and sub-genres that are virtually invisible to the world,” Piyapong holds great expectations for AXEAN’s potential to serve as a platform that empowers artists and music professionals to navigate this constantly evolving landscape and emerging trends. “To put it simply, I believe from the facts and numbers I have researched, our regional music industry is much smaller than our potential! Thus, we need to have the support of our artists, our music communities, our music businesses, and hopefully our governments and commercial sponsors to help export our artists and grow our presence on the global music stage!”

The Thai co-founder of AXEAN continues, “We’d like to invite you to come and show support to your local and regional artists, give a warm welcome to the interregional artists who have traveled from far away, and discover new music and artists! Whether you are a fan of one or more of our showcasing artists, or you’ve never heard of them before! Of course, don’t forget to visit and appreciate Bali, the stunning island paradise!”

Halsey, a genre-bending musician nominated for a Grammy®, has released her most recent hit, “Ego”. In addition to releasing the new single, Halsey also debuted the music video for the song, which has a 90s vibe and has her in both starring parts.

The Great Impersonator, Halsey’s upcoming fifth studio album, will be out on October 25. She revealed the album’s artwork and trailer. Described as a “confessional concept album,” The Great Impersonator explores fate, time, and what kind of artist Halsey may be if she lived in other eras.

As an extension of the concept, for the album artwork reveal, Halsey shared clues to fans to discover time capsule boxes hidden around the world. The first cover was located in London, with four additional decade themed covers found in New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Sydney. The additional covers are available for pre-order as vinyl variants.

Additionally, her cover of PAPER MAGAZINE, in celebration of the publication’s 40th anniversary was released last week.

The songs “Lonely is the Muse,” “Lucky,” and “The End” were released before “Ego.” On September 11 at 8 p.m., Halsey will perform “Ego” at the MTV Video Music Awards. ET/PT from UBS Arena in New York.

With four RIAA-certified albums under her belt, Halsey has collected over 50 billion worldwide streams and over 75 million RIAA-certified adjusted singles. She is one of the few musicians in history to have two RIAA-Certified Diamond records and four separate songs reach one billion streams on Spotify.

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The award-winning Filipino band will be performing a three-hour set featuring timeless and obscure songs from their critically-acclaimed, four-album catalog
 

Orange & Lemons, a pop-rock band from the Philippines, are celebrating 25 years of incredible music with a one-night event.

On October 18, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City, the hitmakers behind the generation-defining hits “Hanggang Kailan,” “Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown),” and “Just A Splendid Love Song” will perform their greatest hits throughout a three-hour concert featuring their entire career. ahead.

The special event, titled “Now & Then: Orange & Lemons 25th Anniversary Concert,” marks a significant turning point for the four-piece band, who have persevered through lineup changes over the years to continue engaging the local music scene with captivating releases and unforgettable performances.

“Reaching this quarter-century milestone feels like a dream come true, and it’s a testament to the incredible community that surrounds us,” shares Clem Castro, the lead vocalist and guitarist of seminal alternative rock outfit, Orange & Lemons. “We normally play short sets on the big stage all over the country, leaving out most of our catalog in favor of more popular ones. For this concert, we want to bring to the big stage and perform live, if not all, a majority of songs from our past 4 albums. The albums that defined different eras of our career in the music industry from the beginnings—the shot to commercial success, the psychedelic, and the cultural eras.  Expect us to perform and tell our story for over 3 hours!”

As an established indie act who continuously pushes their boundaries from a genuine artistic standpoint, O&L promises to deliver a true concert experience like no other. The Bulacan-based alternative rock outfit considers the full-length concert as a special gift to their legion of supporters, who have been with them through highs and lows, from their beginnings as struggling artists to their well-received reformation.

O&L explains this profound love and respect for their fans in a collective press statement: “The music industry has seen a lot of changes, and being flexible and open to evolving with the times has helped us stay relevant. Our fans have been a cornerstone of our journey. Their support, enthusiasm, and feedback have inspired us to keep pushing boundaries and to stay true to ourselves. We’re always looking to grow and improve, whether it’s through honing our craft, exploring new musical avenues, or learning from our experiences. Building a genuine connection with our audience and staying true to our artistic vision has been key to our lasting presence. It also helped a lot to learn that we have to wear different hats, a business and a creative one that keeps us on check and balanced, staying focused on the bigger picture and not letting obstacles derail our journey. We intend to last as long as we can.”

Produced in association with GNN Entertainment Productions, Orange & Lemons and Lilystars Records present the “NOW AND THEN” 25th Anniversary Concert. The following tiers of tickets are available at https://orangeandlemons.helixpay.ph:

General Admission (PHP 2,000) – access to the concert

VIP (PHP 2,500) – access to the VIP section and access to the Meet and Greet

SVIP (PHP 3,500): access to the VIP section, access to the soundcheck and the Meet and Greet, and limited-edition merchandise

The nine-track release unravels openness with riveting sincerity

With the release of his debut solo album, Lost & Found, under Sony Music Entertainment today, Josh Cullen shares candidly about his past injuries and inner battles.

The nine-track album embraces vulnerability and suffering, not shying away from subjects that are frequently viewed as a sign of weakness. Here, the SB19 leader offers a raw and authentic glimpse into his life as he navigates previous traumas, rises above their wreckage to find hope in an often cruel world, and seizes his creative agency by sharing an uplifting tale of resiliency.

The acclaimed P-Pop singer-songwriter explains, “This album explores themes of pain and suffering, redemption, and the strength of human resilience, inspired by my inner truth. In Lost and Found, I wrote about the pain that never truly goes away, the trauma that lingers long after we think our wounds have healed, and discovering strength within ourselves.”

Lost & Found, taken as a listening experience,  shows Josh Cullen’s songwriting strengths in its unfiltered sense. He doesn’t mince words about the pressures and fakery of the industry, and even in exploring his recollections of childhood, he surmounts the dreadful experience of having to go through the bins all over again, with nothing but a pen as armor. Josh treats vulnerability as a form of refuge: it stings and lingers, but its effect only fuels his spirit as a storyteller.

He points out, “I know what it means to be lost and found. I’ve experienced being lost throughout my life, sometimes trapped between trying to process all these intense emotions while desperately hoping to be found. I hope to connect with my fans and listeners who have been through the same journey or are going through the same.”

Sonically speaking, Lost & Found marks a vital vibe shift from the rap/urban-leanings of his pre-album era to a more amorphous musical strain that blends emo, pop-punk, and alt-rock sensibilities with producer-driven hip-hop and R&B influences. Moving towards genre-defiant territory, Josh’s unmistakable chameleonic presence, coupled with his affinity for emotionally captivating lyrics and inescapable hooks, makes Lost & Found a more intriguing but enjoyable effort.

Lost & Found shimmers with tension and pull, and surprisingly rolls with effortless transition from one sound to another. From the hard-hitting, guitar-rock swells of “1999,” where he navigates the harsh realities of life, to the suave electro-pop strums of “See Me,” where he shares the beautiful, glowing feeling of finding happiness in someone else’s love and presence. Other notable tracks are the acoustic ballad “Honest,” the ceiling-punching anthem “No Control,” and the seductive and melancholic “Lights Out,” featuring Mo of the P-Pop duo Alamat.

Check out the Lost & Found track list below:

1. 1999

2. See Me

3. Silent Cries

4. Honest

5. No Control (ft. (e)motion engine)

6. Lights Out (ft. Alamat Mo)

7. Sumaya

8. Silent Cries (Instrumental)

9. No Control (Instrumental)

Josh Cullen’s new album, Lost & Found is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.