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Henry Moodie, a future worldwide pop sensation, has released his new single ‘bad emotions’ through Robots & Humans (UK), Columbia Records (US), and Sony Music Entertainment. The single is supported by a music video, which is currently online. Henry’s latest single, ‘Bad Emotions’, is taken from his upcoming EP, good old days.

On “bad emotions,” Henry delivers yet another epic ballad, with his wonderful vocals serving as the focal point of the new single, complemented by sublime production that includes exquisite guitars and stunning piano. It is both lovely and engaging, with a strong relatability that fans and new listeners will undoubtedly find appealing. The track is backed by a stunning video created by Joel Barney, and it demonstrates once more why Henry Moodie is regarded as one of the most exciting young UK pop stars on the scene today.

Speaking about ‘bad emotions’, Henry said: “‘bad emotions’ is a song about my journey with my mental health. I remember the day I went to the studio and I was planning to write a different song about my friend, but on the train journey up there I had a panic attack. Songwriting has always been a form of therapy for me and I knew that if I went into the studio that day talking about my mental health, I would feel better when I left. I hope this song helps anyone going through a hard time!”

Announced last week was Henry Moodie’s European and UK tour, coming October and November 2024 and includes a London show at the iconic Roundhouse on Monday 28th October. Full tour dates below and tickets can be purchased HERE. 

At the age of 20, Henry Moodie has already racked up over 450 million streams worldwide, ranked in the Top 10 most viewed UK artists on TikTok in 2022, and been named one of Amazon Music’s Artists To Watch in 2023. After completing a songwriting certification at music school BIMM, Henry discovered his voice as a solo musician and songwriter, oozing emotional sensitivity and sweeping, timeless lyricism. In the winter of 2023, Henry published his debut EP, ‘in all of my lonely evenings’. With a total of 450 million plays across tracks like the self-penned and produced ‘you were there for me’, global top 100 smash ‘drunk text’, and the poignant ‘pick up the phone’, which earned 350k streams on its first day alone. Henry’s inaugural headline UK and European tour sold out in days, including a spectacular gig at London’s KOKO, and he will continue to perform at festivals throughout the summer in the UK, Europe, and Asia.

In Southeast Asia, Henry will play at:

Saturday 20th July – We The Fest, Jakarta

Sunday July 21st – Good Vibes Festival, Genting Highlands

Sunday August 25th – Summersonic, Bangkok

LISTEN TO ‘bad emotions’ HERE

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘bad emotions’ HERE

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The Itchyworms, Filipino pop-rock icons, are hosting a music event to celebrate the release of their own brand of craft brews, which will feature some of their friends and favorite local musicians. As I attended their press conference, it was such a delight to see how they were achieving success. I also find them very funny and witty, which makes it easier for us to converse with them. They also gave their honest reactions and answers during the talk.

The Itchyworms: Beer or Pag-Ibig? Official Launch aims to introduce their refreshing blend of brew varieties to the general public for the first time, while also featuring live performances from Ebe Dancel, Ciudad, Blaster, The Revisors, and The Itchyworms.

The unique celebration will take place at the 123 Block on July 13, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m. Aside from performances, co-organizers GNN Entertainment Productions,  Flat Foot Brewing Co., and The Itchyworms will have games, booths, and other on-site activities!

The Itchyworms’ entrance into the brewing business is inspired by their song “Beer,” which topped multiple music charts when it was released and has become a drinking anthem among Filipinos. It asks the common question: Bawat Patak. Anong Sarap. Ano ba talaga’ng mas gusto mo?

The two types are BEER, a light and clean-tasting blonde ale with a balance of tropical fruit flavor and the correct amount of maltiness, and PAG-IBIG, a hazy, foggy, and floral beer that is both sweet and bitter.

Admission to the event is PHP 999 for two persons and includes a free six-pack of beer. Early tickets are available at bit.ly/beeropagibig.   

The lilting pop jam was co-written by Benj with multi-awarded singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre and Over October’s Josh Buizon

Filipino singer-songwriters Benj Pangilinan and Angela Ken capture the blissful sense of romantic assurance on their joint tune “Nandito Na Ako,” which was released today by Sony Music Entertainment.

The newly formed team creates a calming track that combines old Pinoy pop music with youthful appeal.

Benj sought assistance from his brother, Donny Pangilinan, on which artist could perform the song as a duet.

“It was in that moment that he recommended Angela Ken,” shares the multi-talented artist. “He made me listen to her songs, and honestly, I was immediately blown away. Seconds later, I sent her a message.”

Angela, on the other hand, felt surprised and excited after receiving the demo from the fast-rising newcomer. Having worked with some of the most interesting personalities and creatives on this side of mainstream and pop music, the young hitmaker immediately said yes to Benj’s pitch, as she finds the song somewhat within her lane, yet captivating enough to draw her into the project.

“My most favorite thing was our recording for this track,” the charming recording star admits. “I saw the passion Benj has for his craft and it was very chill. It’s effortless, but it brims with so much promise.”

It also happens to be Benj Pangilinan’s first foray into writing songs in Filipino, which somehow challenged him as a musician.   

Benj explains, “I wrote the song with my Tita Felichi Buizon, my cousin Josh Buizon (frontman of Over October), Angela Ken, and another songwriter friend, Moira. Initially, I wanted to write a happy nostalgic OPM song, but as the project progressed, it naturally evolved to the song we have today.”

He continues: “We really wanted to bring back that nostalgic OPM melody while trying to evolve the music production through my personal influences and honestly what we felt the song needed at the time.”

Benj Pangilinan and Angela Ken’s “Nandito Na Ako” is currently available on all digital music platforms worldwide through Sony Music Entertainment. Watch for the music video to be released soon on Benj Pangilinan’s  YouTube page.

Both entities also mounted a public event that translates the campaign’s sonic vibe into an immersive on-ground experience

Filtr and Sony Music Entertainment recently collaborated on the ‘Summer POPsicle SZN’ playlist, which is a curated blend of chart-topping tunes from some of the biggest international bands.

The playlist included fan favorites including “Greedy” by Tate McRae, “Water” by Tyla, “Saturn” by SZA, “drunk text” by Henry Moodie, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield, “double take” by Dhruv, “Stargazing” by Myles Smith, and local classics from BINI and Maki.

This program is part of the’szn’ (seasonal) campaign, which began in October 2023 for Halloween, December 2023 for Christmas, February 2024 for the Grammys, March 2024 for International Women’s Month, and April through June for the warmest summer.

To promote the global music campaign, Filter and Sony Music Entertainment recently mounted a public event that allows fans to experience their favorite pop hits this summer via an on-ground experience.

Both entities created Summer Popsi-Skate, a gathering where music fans get to enjoy a day out  at the SM Megamall Skating Rink. Participants received freebies and prizes like premium vinyl, and enjoyed various fun activities set to the soundtrack of this generation’s biggest pop anthems.

Summer Popsi-Skate, a celebration of music, community, and the joy of summer, left everyone hungry for the next part of this great program, with some attendees skating to the rhythm and pulse of their favorite tracks. The rink embodied the joy of summer and provided as an ideal backdrop for selfies and group shots.

Listen to the ‘Summer POPsicle SZN’  playlist on Filtr Asia’s Spotify page. Stay tuned for upcoming szn playlists in 2024.

Pop-rock legends from the Philippines, The Itchyworms, are throwing a music event to commemorate the launch of their own line of craft brews. Some of their favorite local musicians will be performing.

The Itchyworms: Beer o Pag-ibig? Enjoy live performances by Ebe Dancel, Ciudad, Blaster, The Revisors, and The Itchyworms while discovering Official Launch’s refreshing blend of brew types for the first time.

The unique occasion will happen at the 123 Block on July 13, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. Along with the performances, its co-organizers, GNN Entertainment Productions and The Itchyworms themselves, have organized games, booths, and other on-ground activities!

The Itchyworms’ entry into the brewing industry is daring because it poses the well-known question, “Bawat Patak?” The song “Beer,” which made multiple music charts when it was published and has since become a drinking anthem among Filipinos, served as inspiration. Anong Sarap. Which one do you think I like better?

The two varieties are PAG-IBIG, a hazy, cloudy, and flowery beer that is simultaneously sweet and bitter, and BEER, a light and clean blonde ale with a balance of tropical fruit flavor and the perfect amount of maltiness.

Two-person admission to the event is PHP 999, which includes a complimentary six-pack of beer. You can purchase early tickets at bit.ly/beeropagibig.

U.P. SAMASKOM KICKS OFF LIVE A.I.D.S: HYSTERICAL REVISIONISM Tatlumpu’t Apat na Taon ng Makasaysayang Tawanan, Sayawan at Kimmy-nism

After five (5) years away from the theater scene owing to pandemic limitations, the longest-running comedy variety show from the UP Diliman campus is returned. I am one of those people who is truly excited for this comeback and so happy to witness another fun and thrilling performance from different personalities and seasoned performers. This will surely revive the good old days, where we can just enjoy the night with lots of laughter.

Live A.I.D.S. (Ang Istoryang Dinebelop ng SAMASKOM) or Acts, Improvisations, Dances, and Songs, an annual musical-comedy series produced by the talented student organization UP SAMASKOM, will hold its 34th edition from July 5 to 7 at UP’s Ignacio B. Jimenez – KAL Theater.

LIVE A.I.D.S.: HYSTERICAL REVISIONISM: “Tatlumpu’t Apat na Taon ng Makasaysayang Tawanan, Sayawan at Kimmy-nism” will put a funny but sharp spin on socio-political issues and pop culture, providing witty commentary on Philippine society and adding a comic touch to trending topics and viral content. It promises to make audiences laugh and have fun like never before, with dances and breathtaking production sequences interspersed throughout.

“What started as a mere applicants’ batch project in 1983 is now one of the most awaited events in the Diliman Republic. Each year, Live AIDS always surpasses its previous record number of fans who watch the show,” says Live A.I.D.S Hysterical Revisionism Production Management Mentor, Venice Atienza, who is an alumna of U.P. SAMASKOM and has been part of both the production and creative departments of the show for several years now. 

SAMASKOM alumni fill the local entertainment scene, finding fame in front of or behind the camera. LiveAIDS has given rise to the careers of Kuya Kim Atienza, Giselle Sanchez, RS Francisco, Raymond Lauchengco, Wency Cornejo, Ate Glow, Michelle O’ Bombshell, Tuesday Vargas, Mrs. Tan, and KaladKaren, among others. 

ABS-CBN’s head of TV Production, Star Magic Chief and Pinoy Big Brother Head Director Laurenti (Loren) Dyogi and ABS-CBN Global Head of Creative Services Ned Legaspi are SAMASKOM alumni.

Live AIDS continuously garners fanatics and avid viewers who have steadfastly sought out the show, including known personalities like Bianca Gonzales, Ricky Lee, Quark Henares, John Lapus, Rajo Laurel, Jigs Mayuga, Tim Yap, and Vice Ganda.

“Live A.I.D.S. and the UP SAMASKOM are platforms where students and alumni members alike are given the opportunity to nurture their talents and skill sets, and essentially nurture them to face the real world,” articulates well-known Filipino drag artist Mrs. Tan, a seasoned dancer and performer of the show.

“This show bolsters one’s talent, skills, and self-confidence. It’s evident in our alumni members,” said Kaldkaren, another UP SAMASKOM alumna and a seasoned performer, veteran writer, production member, and former resident officer.

“With the issues and concerns of the Philippines at present and history distortion as well, it is time to continue the UP SAMASKOM tradition of amusing audiences and making them aware of political and social matters. This year, through the Live AIDS legacy, everyone will hear what Samaskom will say about the current times. This is a show that finds humor on the right side of history”, said Live AIDS Hysterical Revisionism Director, Bill Barrinuevo. 

“There is pressure to outdo ourselves every show. This is our comeback show – we want to reawaken our audience as we give them the best show they will ever see. It is terrifying but it is a welcome challenge. UP SAMASKOM is passionate in creating a show that speaks out and entertains at the same time,” he added.

Tickets for Live AIDS Hysterical Revisionism can be purchased at https://liveaids.helixpay.ph. For additional information, visit facebook.com/upsamaskom or follow @upsamaskom on X (Twitter) and Instagram.

The Alegorya roster has just become bigger!

Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar of Any Names Okay have been announced as special guests for the ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert, which will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the UP Theater.

Munimuni announced the expanded lineup in a post on their social media sites today.

“For the guest artists, we chose people who the band has been friends with for a long time and are artists that we look up to in the music scene,” the experimental folk band explains in a joint statement. “Some of them have previously collaborated with us, while others are doing so for the first time.” We’re interested to see how they can add a new dimension to our tunes.”

Barbie Almalbis contributed vocals to the recently released album, Alegorya, specifically on the song “Tupa.” Other artists like Clara Benin, Keiko Necesario, and Sofia Abrogar, are frequent collaborators and music friends of the band.

ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert chronicles Munimuni’s current musical journey with bigger production values and more intricate storytelling this time around, and will navigate towards the presentation of their new era. The Filipino indie outfit, which is composed of Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro (flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), Josh Tumaliuan (drums), and Ben Ayes (guitar), also shared that the concert will be the longest set the band is performing so far.

“It will be an almost 3-hour show. New and old songs will be performed in narrative, following themes the band crafted with the intent of creating a journey for concertgoers to experience.”

ALEGORYA: A Munimuni Concert is sponsored by GNN Entertainment Productions and Munimuni. Tickets are available at bit.ly/alegorya.

Check out the ticket pricing below.

SVIP – ₱2,800 (with Meet and Greet + signed poster + soundcheck access)

VIP – ₱2,500 (with signed poster)

LOWER ORCH – ₱2,000

UPPER ORCH – ₱1,500

LOWER BALC – ₱1,100

UPPER BALC – ₱800

The Flores de Laguna Gown Competition was held on June 9, Sunday, at Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines. It was held at the EK’s Spaceport Grounds in Santa Rosa Laguna, and it featured the artistry of the Province of Laguna.

Fourteen renowned designers from Calauan, San Pablo City, Sta. participated in the gown competition, which was organized in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Laguna, DTI CALABARZON, and the Laguna Tourism Council. Binan City, San Pedro City, City of Santa Rosa, Pila, Cruz, Bay, Lumban, Cavinti, Mabitac, and Pagsanjan.

“Laguna has been EK’s home for the past three decades and we are proud to be part of a vibrant and deeply-rooted culture. Flores de Laguna is our tribute to the culture and the province’s competitive and world class products. We hope that through this initiative, we will be able to showcase the enchantment of Laguna to all our guests especially those who are visiting the region, ” said Mr. Nico Mamon, EK’s Head of Organization Development and Corporate Planning.

Governor Ramil L. Hernandez expressed gratitude to all participants and contributors to the event’s success. “FLORES DE LAGUNA is not merely a competition but a testament to the excellence and creativity of our fellow Lagunenses. It is also a step towards the vibrant development of our province’s local economy and tourism,” said the Governor.

Mark Francis Pacion of San Pablo emerged as the grand winner for his creation using coconut bark cloth material emphasizing the value of San Pablo City’s famous coconuts. Pacion’s creation was inspired by the mystical aura of San Pablo City’s  Seven Lakes.. Jessycris Baduel of Lumban and Jeffrey Tope of Pila bagged the first and second runner up, respectively. Winners were judged based on their creation’s concept and cohesiveness of design, originality, creativity and design innovation, overall look and impact, commercial viability, and audience impact.

In addition to the more than thirty rides and attractions, visitors enjoyed the Likhang Laguna trade fair, which featured a variety of exhibitors showcasing the vast assortment of food and non-food products available in the province.

Visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media pages @ek_philippines on Twitter and Instagram and @enchantedkingdom.ph on Facebook and Tiktok for additional details and updates on this event and EK’s other forthcoming events and offers.

On the new album, Meghan shares, “Timeless is finally yours and I still can’t believe it!! This album means so much to me! I got to work with so many incredible people to bring this album to life, and I’m so grateful for all of them and all the fans for showing so much excitement over it. I can’t wait to play these songs for you on the Timeless Tour! I’ll try not to cry every night with happy tears.”

With three classic songs— “Been Like This” featuring T-Pain, “To The Moon,” and most recently, “I Wanna Thank Me” feat.—Meghan gave fans a sneak peek at Timeless. Niecy Nash. From the bass-infused grandeur of “To The Moon” to the doo-wop-inspired (and immensely catchy) hymn “Been Like This,” Meghan’s production and songwriting skills are evident throughout. Meghan is performing on the TODAY Show Citi Concert Series to start off release week. On June 11 and June 12, she will be seen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, respectively.

Meghan’s vulnerability shines through on powerful tracks like “Forget How To Love,” where she condemns those who lack empathy as a choir echoes her sentiment. Meanwhile, playfully biting track “Whoops” proves that Meghan is talented enough to nail a breakup song even though she and husband Daryl Sabara are couple goals. Title track “Timeless” beautifully encapsulates the sentiments of the record as it comes to a close, with Meghan vowing that even though life doesn’t last forever, her love will never fade.

Along with the new album, Meghan has released a brand-new crewneck that’s perfect for celebrating the Timeless era. Fans can purchase select music products and apparel on Meghan-Trainor.com, including the Timeless Transparent Light Blue Vinyl, with exclusive variants available at select retailers including a Timeless Sapphire Vinyl exclusively on Meghan’s TikTok Shop, a Timeless Amazon Exclusive Vinyl, a Target Exclusive Timeless CD (with bonus track “Bite Me”), and a Walmart Exclusive Timeless CD with an alternate cover.

This fall, Meghan will also be making her long-awaited return to stages for the Timeless Tour. Produced by Live Nation and kicking off September 4 at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH, the 24-show tour includes stops at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. Fellow pop powerhouse Natasha Bedingfield will be joining Meghan as direct support for her NYC, Denver, and Los Angeles dates, and “Lil Boo Thing” crooner, Paul Russell will be direct support for the entirety of the tour. Best friend Chris Olsen and older brother Ryan Trainor will also be joining the tour as special guests, bringing their signature charisma and humor to the stage. Fans will have the opportunity to hear tracks from Timeless along with plenty of classics from her chart-topping catalog. Tickets are available at Meghan-Trainor.com.

TIMELESS TRACKLIST

1. To The Moon

2. Been Like This with T-Pain

3. Crowded Room

4. Whoops

5. Crushin’ ft. Lawrence

6. I Wanna Thank Me ft. Niecy Nash

7. Love On Hold ft. T-Pain

8. Forget How To Love

9. Rollin’

10. Maybe

11. I Get It

12. Sleepin’ On Me

13. Hate it Here

14. Bestie

15. Doin’ It All For You

16. Timeless

TOUR DATES:

*WITH NATASHA BEDINGFIELD | ^WITH PAUL RUSSELL | #WITH CHRIS OLSEN | +WITH RYAN TRAINOR

Wed Sep 04 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center^#

Fri Sep 06 | Pittsburgh, PA | Petersen Events Center#

Sat Sep 07 | Philadelphia, PA | TD Pavilion at The Mann^#

Tue Sep 10 | Franklin, TN | FirstBank Amphitheater^+

Thu Sep 12 | Raleigh, NC | Red Hat Amphitheater^#

Fri Sep 13 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^#

Sun Sep 15 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion^#

Tue Sep 17 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live^#

Fri Sep 20 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center^#

Sat Sep 21 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena^#

Wed Sep 25 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden*^#~

Fri Sep 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center^+

Sat Sep 28 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage^+~

Mon Sep 30 | Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill^+

Wed Oct 02 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^+

Fri Oct 04 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center^+

Sat Oct 05 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena^#

Tue Oct 08 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre*^#

Thu Oct 10 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP^#

Sat Oct 12 | Irving, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^#

Sun Oct 13 | The Woodlands, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman^#

Wed Oct 16 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^#

Fri Oct 18 | Mountain View, CA | Shoreline Amphitheatre^#

Sat Oct 19 | Inglewood, CA | Kia Forum*^#

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