Category: Music

Culture, Music

Big Hit Entertainment to Invest 70 Billion Won in YG and YG Plus

Big Hit Entertainment, home to worldwide and always-trending boy group, BTS, will be investing 70 Billion won (63.4 Million Dollars) in YG Entertainment, YG Plus, and their artists. The said investment is in partnership with Big Hit’s affiliate, beNX.  You heard it right! Like something that came out of a Kdrama (yes, we hear you, Itaewon Class’ Saeroyi), one of the fastest rising Korean agencies … Continue reading Big Hit Entertainment to Invest 70 Billion Won in YG and YG Plus

NeP-C LedesmaLeave a comment
On Our Radar, The Pop Blog Crush

ATARASHII GAKKO!–a Girl Group that’s Breaking Stereotypes

ATARASHII GAKKO! or Atarashii Gakkou no Leaders (新しい学校のリーダーズ; lit.: New School Leaders) is the girl group that will make you take a second look, despite their unsophistication and ruggedness. Anyone from my generation can attest to the enormous gap between high schoolers today versus high schoolers from the 90s to the early 2000s. Many of us older generation girls have had our unpretty, unkempt, and rugged days. We … Continue reading ATARASHII GAKKO!–a Girl Group that’s Breaking Stereotypes

NeP-C Ledesma4 Comments
Music, On Our Radar

Greyson Chance Releases New Single, “Holy Feeling”

Worldwide pop artist, Greyson Chance, delivers his most recent single and music video for “Holy Feeling” today care of Arista Records. The taking off track was composed by Chance, produced by Teddy Geiger and Chad Copelin at Sonic Ranch in El Paso, Texas, and features his vocal ability. The video was directed by Bobby Hanaford, shot in Los Angeles, and Chance wore Saint Laurent by … Continue reading Greyson Chance Releases New Single, “Holy Feeling”

NeP-C LedesmaLeave a comment
natalie 2v
Track Reviews

Natalie 2V ‘Faded’ Track Review

Natalie 2V just released her latest single, Faded, and it has two versions. The original one, which can be heard on Spotify, has all the workings of a hit song. Natalie 2V’s smooth vocals open up three or four seconds on the intro, gliding through different notes, and gradually bursting into the high chorus. It then flows smoothly with accompanying contemporary sound elements. You hear … Continue reading Natalie 2V ‘Faded’ Track Review

NeP-C Ledesma1 Comment
10 happiest songs science
Favorites, Music, On Our Radar

The Top 10 Happiest Songs, According to Science

So what are the top 10 happiest songs? What makes them happy? You’re about to find out in this article. 2020 has not been kind to us. We are faced with a grueling pandemic, economic downturns, and several natural calamities. And they don’t show any signs of stopping. While COVID-19 vaccines show to be promising, it’s quite uncertain for the Philippines to get its hands … Continue reading The Top 10 Happiest Songs, According to Science

NeP-C Ledesma3 Comments
dead by midnight
On Our Radar

Dead By Midnight: Rockstars and Superheroes in One

Are you a fan of British electro-rock, comic books, games, VR, and otber multimedia? You get the best of all worlds with Dead By Midnight (DMB). Dead By Midnight is an English alternative and electro band that fuses comics and graphic novels, film, music video, web series, VR, games, immersive concerts in one fan experience. While music is their main forte, their storytelling and design … Continue reading Dead By Midnight: Rockstars and Superheroes in One

NeP-C Ledesma2 Comments
luis rabat zombie
On Our Radar, Point of View

Listen to Luis Rabat Before the World Does

I have never been more excited about Mindanao’s music than after discovering Luis Rabat. While only releasing three songs to this date, he has been one of the few artists whom I believe have great potential to make it to the top. His songs are easy-listening, danceable, relatable, contemporary while maintaining to be on the range of at least three generations (Gen X, Millennials, and … Continue reading Listen to Luis Rabat Before the World Does

NeP-C Ledesma1 Comment
luis rabat
Favorites, On Our Radar

Luis Rabat, an Undiscovered Gem in Indie Pop

I discovered Luis Rabat through one of my musician friends, but the world has yet to know and listen to his spellbinding tracks that are worthy of worldwide recognition. Technology has made it possible for a lot of artists to create their music for a little fraction of what they’re earning. The emergence of DAW Recording Software like Ableton Live and Propellerhead Reason also paved … Continue reading Luis Rabat, an Undiscovered Gem in Indie Pop

NeP-C Ledesma4 Comments