Get ready, UK. 1MX is headed to London! From Manila, Singapore, Abu Dhabi to Dubai, the record-breaking and sold-out music festival is set to hit the stage at the APPS Court Farm on July 30th! The best and brightest artists are coming together to give you the ultimate music experience.
On the bill for the festival, 1MX is bringing out amazing artists Bamboo, KZ, EZ Mil, Darren Espanto, SAB, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Jon Guelas, and some UK-based Artists to vibe with all day. The festival will have back-to-back full performances from noon to sundown. Tickets are now available, and there is currently a Promo going on! You can get 50% off general admission tickets until July 5th by purchasing HERE!
VXON is back with a new single and it’s the anthem for one of the hottest Filipino shows in 2022! “Reach The Top” is the third single from the newly formed P-Pop group and serves as the theme song for Top Class: Rise To P-Pop Stardom. The inspirational record is a Taglish banger that delivers a powerful message to listeners to chase their dreams. Check out the song below.
Top Class: Rise To P-Pop Stardom, which is hosted by Catriona Gray and features mentors such as KZ Tandingan, Brian Puspos, and Shanti Dope is the newest talent search survival show that aims to form the next male Pinoy pop band. You can catch the show on MYX worldwide everywhere except the Philippines. Check out the official schedule below.
KZ Tandingan hooks up with international producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster for the new electronic club anthem "Somebody Like You." The Filipino R&B/Pop artist dubbed "Asia's Soul Supreme" was the perfect match to accompany the electro-dance track.
With a collective 1.75 billion streams between them over the last 2 years, the unexpected trio pushes the boundaries of dance music with a truly global collaboration that features two versions: one in English and another in Mandarin. "Somebody Like You" has something for everyone and will get you up and dancing.
The track is released via Liquid State and Sony Music and can be streamed on your favorite music platforms here. Check out the tracks in both languages below.
"Asia's Soul Supreme," KZ Tandingan is back with an empowering pop track, "Winning" that talks about choosing to make oneself better. The Tagalog-English track was produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer DJ Flict, and co-written by GRAMMY-winner TxTHEWAY with multi-hyphenate Filipino producer and songwriter Jonathan Manalo. Check out the track on all streaming platforms and watch the out-of-this-world music video below!
"Winning" embodies the idea of believing in yourself and choosing to fight on. The song carries a futuristic beat with a Filipino rap written by KZ herself. The hard-hitting beats and fierce melodies will draw you in and have you put it on repeat. KZ and the team fuses different styles together for a modern and unique record with a message regarding self-love, growth, and confidence.
"'Winning' is an empowering song that reminds us that instead of just sulking after a bad break up, you can always choose to win in life and fight for yourself - make it something that’s going to push you to make yourself better."
KZ TANDINGAN
ABOUT KZ TANDINGAN
KZ Tandingan burst into the music scene after winning the grand prize at the first season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012. Since then, she has been called “Asia’s Soul Supreme” as she continues to excite the music industry and her supporters. With her exemplary talent, KZ has broken out of the shadow of her win and paved a way for herself. She has evolved to be an artist who dares to be different, edgy and authentic both with her sound, look and style. Now she has her own share of hit songs, shows, highlighted by numerous recognitions. KZ also catapulted into the international scene when she joined a singing contest in China, “Singer 2018,” where she took the top spot, beating UK artist, Jessie J.
Last 2021, KZ began her journey to conquering more by releasing her first international single, “11:59” under Tarsier Records, from the musical genius of GRAMMY-nominated producer Luigie “Lugo” Gonzalez, Paulino Lorenzo, and Idrise Ward-El. This 2022, on her 10th year in the industry, KZ empowers her listeners to win in life as she releases her second international single, "Winning."
Cover Photo Credit: Tarsier Records
Top Class: The Rise To P-Pop Stardom is the newest talent search survival show that aims to form the next male Pinoy pop band. With KZ Tandingan named as a singing mentor, it’s only right that the show tapped an A-list dance mentor as well.
Filipino-American singer/dancer Brian Puspos has been named the official dance mentor for Top Class: The Rise To P-Pop Stardom.
“It means more than anybody could imagine. Although I am from the USA, I am a proud full-blooded Filipino, and I am so honored to be a part of making history and finding the next P-POP stars. To represent dance at such a high level and to be a proud Filipino on a platform like this is a dream come true,” says Brian.
Brian’s resume as a dancer is as accomplished as they come. As a choreographer, he has worked with household names in music such as K-Pop group BTS, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and more. He also boasts two top 3 finishes in America’s Best Dance Crew with SoReal Cru (second season) and Mos Wanted Crew (seventh season.) Puspos was also awarded “Male Choreographer of the Year” by World of Dance in 2012 and 2014.
Check out an official message from Brian Puspos below and stay tuned for more news on Top Class: The Rise To P-Pop Stardom!
Cover Photo Courtesy of Brian Puspos Instagram
Missed the Wish Music Awards? Don't worry MYX has the round up of winners and performances for you! This year, the event was hosted by Gretchen Ho and Xian Lim and featured performances from your favorite artists. It was a powerhouse lineup with KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Ben&Ben, SB19, The Juans, Arthur Nery, Zack Tabudlo, Zephanie, Lyca Gairanod, and VXON
SB19 was all the buzz as a top trending topic. They snagged five awards including Group of the Year, Pop Song of the Year for “What?”, and Wisher’s Choice. Another big winner is Moira with Artist of the Year and Contemporary Folk Song of the Year for “Paubaya.” Catch what all went down at the Wish Music Awards below!
Even though the event was held entirely online, it didn't stray away from the full-packed show. The WMA's continued to celebrate Filipino artists and OPM. Check out the list of categories and its winners!
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
BGYO – “The Light”
Morissette – “Phoenix”
WINNER: SB19 – “Ikako” (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
TJ Monterde – “Inday”
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year
KZ Tandingan – “Dodong”
Lyca Gairanod – “Akala Ko Ba”
WINNER: SB19 – “Hanggang Sa Huli” (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
The CompanY – “Sumakabilang Puso”
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year
Darren – “Tama Na”
Elha Nympha – “Do It”
WINNER: Jay R – “Hinay” (Beneficiary: Make-A-Wish Foundation)
Kyle Echarri – “Panaginip”
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
WINNER: The Juans – “Pangalawang Bitaw” (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
Zack Tabudlo – “Binibini”
Zild – “Kyusi”
Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year
1096 Gang – “Pajama Party”
WINNER: Ez Mil – “Panalo” (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Bahala Ka”
Smugglaz – “HakunaMatata”
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
Adie – “Paraluman”
WINNER: Ben&Ben – “Sa Susunod na Habangbuhay” (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
Janine Teñoso – “Art of Letting Go”
Juan karlos – “Boston”
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year
WINNER: Arthur Nery – “Binhi” (Beneficiary: Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, INC.)
James Reid – “Soda”
Leanne & Naara – “Who’s Gonna Love You”
Quest – “Tuloy Tuloy”
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
Jay R and CLR – “Pangako”
WINNER: KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde – “Simula” (Beneficiary: Operation Smile Philippines Foundation, INC.)
Monty Macalino and Rangel Fernandez – “Kailan Ba Ako Gagaling?”
Young JV and Khel Pangilinan – “Come Thru”
Wish Pop Song of the Year
“Born to Win” – BINI
“Sigurado” – Belle Mariano
“Trophy” – Morissette
WINNER: “What?” – SB19 (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
Wish Ballad Song of the Year
WINNER: “Dulo” – The Juans (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
“Halong” – SUD
“Manatili” – Ebe Dancel
“Orbiting” – Reese Lansangan
Wish R&B Song of the Year
“Anticipation” – Leanne & Naara
WINNER: “Take All The Love” – Arthur Nery (Beneficiary: ChildHope Philippines)
“Try Love Again” – Julie Anne San Jose
“YK” – Cean Jr.
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
WINNER: “Bungantulog” – Zild (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
“Fragile and Human” – Gabby Alipe
“Guillotine Drops” – Bita and The Botflies
“Wala Lang” – I Belong To The Zoo
Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year
“Beautiful Day” – Mike Swift, D-Coy, Alisson Shore, kiyo, and Mark Beats
WINNER: “Ibong Adarna” – Flow G ft. Gloc-9 (Beneficiary: Adarna Group Foundation, INC.)
“Operation 10-90” – Shockra
“Teknik” – Shanti Dope ft. DJ Buddah
Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year
“Angel Baby” – GIBBS, Moophs
WINNER: “Hello” – James Reid (Beneficiary: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC.)
“Lagi” – Skusta Clee
“Paagi” – UDD
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
“Ako Naman Muna” – Angela Ken
“Maligaya” – Munimuni
WINNER: “Paubaya” – Moira Dela Torre (Beneficiary: Sto Niño Home for the Aged, INC.)
“Upuan” – Ben&Ben
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
“Happy W U” – Arthur Nery and Jason Dhakal
WINNER: “Lunod” – Ben&Ben, Zild, and juan karlos (Beneficiaries: A Home For The Angels Crisis Home For Abandoned Babies Foundation, INC., Adarna Group Foundation, INC., and Philippine Cancer Society)
“Pelikula” – Janine Teñoso and Arthur Nery
“Sugat” – Ben&Ben and Munimuni
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Adie
Bandang Lapis
BGYO
WINNER: Zack Tabudlo (Beneficiary: ChildHope Philippines)
Wish Group of the Year
Ben&Ben
Leanne & Naara
WINNER: SB19 (Beneficiary: Autism Society Philippines)
The Juans
Wish Artist of the Year
Arthur Nery
WINNER: Moira Dela Torre (Beneficiary: Sto Niño Home for the Aged, INC.)
Morisette
Zild
Wishers’ Choice: SB19
KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy: Ramon “Chino” Alfonso Soberano
KDR Icon of Musical Excellence: Maestro Louie Ocampo
Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle (10 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
Bandang Lapis – “Pagsisisi”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
Gigi De Lana – “Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka”
JuanThugs n Harmony – “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang”
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Titig”
Skusta Clee – “Umaasa”
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle (25 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
CLR and Omar Baliw – “K&B”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
kiyo and Alisson Shore – “Urong; Sulong”
MC Einstein ft. Flow G, Yuri Dope, and Jekkpot – “Titig”
Michael Pangilinan – “Rainbow”
Pricetagg ft. Gloc-9, JP Bacallan – “Pahina”
Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle (50 million views)
Bandang Lapis – “Kabilang Buhay”
Ez Mil – “Panalo”
Gloc-9 ft. Flow G – “Halik”
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – “Araw-Gabi”
Platinum Wishclusive Elite Circle (75 million views)
Gloc-9 ft. Flow G – “Halik”
Morissette – “Against All Odds”
Cover Photo Credit: Wish1075.com
Tarsier Records has introduced us to some amazing new artists and gifted us some great new music this year. The label is like a gift that keeps on giving because they just announced a FREE year-end concert with a great line-up happening online on December 29th at 8 PM. The Tarsier Yearbook 2021 online concert will stream live on Tarsier Records, Star Music, and One Music PH's Youtube channels.
With performances from KZ Tandingan, Inigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Bugoy Drilon, Moophs, and more, this live concert is set to end the year positively. It will most definitely get us excited for all the new music coming in 2022.
Cover Photo Courtesy of Tarsier Records Instagram
Asia’s Soul Supreme is back with a holiday single that will help you get ready for Christmas. KZ Tandingan gives us her take on a classic tune for the season, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and it just warms our soul.
KZ performed the stripped down version of the classic with Jem Florendo on keys. With her incredible voice and a talented pianist, the song can destress anyone feeling the rush of the holidays. The pair weaved a jaw-dropping rendition that will surely touch the hearts of listeners leaving us speechless.
The track also marks KZ’s sophomore release under Tarsier Records following her first international single “11:59,” which led to her placement as spotlight artist of Spotify’s EQUAL Philippines playlist for November and landed her a billboard feature in New York Times Square.
ABOUT “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a classic Christmas tune originally performed by Judy Garland
for the 1944 movie, “Meet Me In St. Louis.” The track never fails to bring nostalgia as it wraps your
memories in a warm hug every time. Together with pianist Jem Florendo, KZ Tandingan wishes everyone
a “Merry Little Christmas” as she creates her own unique twist on this stripped down version that will
instantly bring the holiday spirit right to your home.
ABOUT KZ TANDINGAN
KZ continues to explore her sound as she creates more music. This year, she began her new journey with Tarsier Records by releasing the international single "11:59" produced by grammy-nominated producer, Luigie “Lugo” Gonzales, Paulino Lorenzo, and Idrise Ward-El. Before the release of her first international single, KZ released a Wedding EP, Simula together with her husband, TJ Monterde. The EP is a collection of songs that were inspired
by their relationship and born out of their expression of love for each other.
In a recent interview, she talked about releasing more new music soon and looking forward to bringing it out on the road.
Cover Photo Credit: KZ Tandingan Facebook
The 26th Asian Television Awards are right around the corner and for the past few weeks, the awards show has been revealing its performers and hosts. This year the awards show will be hosted by Paolo del Rosario, Chua Qin Kai, Benjamin Josia Tan, Prapye Ramida T., and Thanh Giang. The show will have some special performers including the Philippines very own, James Reid and KZ Tandingan.
You can check out the full list of 2021 nominees here and make sure to catch the awards show on December 10/11 at 7 PM TH/VT/KH/ID and 8 PM SG/TW/CN/PH/MY. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for additional details.
About the Asian Television Awards
Launched in 1996, Asian Television Awards is the Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production, and performance.
Determined by an expert panel of over 60 judges from across the region, the Awards comprise more than 50 categories and represent the industry’s foremost recognition by enjoying the support of every major industry player throughout the region. The Asian Television Awards attracts a multitude of entries from a wide range of free-to-air television stations, pay-TV platforms, OTT platforms, independent production houses, and multi-channel network operators in Asia.
In 2005, the Awards moved from a simple ceremony to a Gala Dinner format with the first gala function at the Shangri-la Hotel in Singapore. Over the next decade, the Gala Dinner grew in scale and size.
As part of its evolution, the Awards became a televised ceremony in 2013 and moved into a 2-day format comprising the Gala Dinner on Day 1 and the ATA Live Show on Day 2. Starting with only Mediacorp and Fox Entertainment in 2013, the ATA Live Show has since secured support from 15 broadcasters in the region covering a footprint of 500 million homes.
In 2018, the Awards progressed onto yet another milestone in its journey to be the ultimate accolade for content and talents in Asua Pacific. That year, the Awards became a rotating Awards ceremony. Starting with Malaysia in 2018, the Awards then moved to the Philippines in 2019. Slated to move to Cambodia in 2020 and Vietnam in 2021, the plans were disrupted as a result of the Covid outbreak.
At its 25th anniversary in 2020, the Awards expanded its reach further beyond broadcast channels by partnering with Twitter and Weibo to bring the live event to millions of fans across the region. Not only had this strategic partnership provided a more immersive engagement for our audience on the social media front, but also allowed for greater levels of interaction between fans and their favorite celebrities.
In the coming 26th edition this 2021, ATA is once again taking the experience to the next level for its social media reach by expanding its partnership to include Facebook. This strategic partnership is a step further into ATA’s goal of reaching its millions of fans across the region. This has allowed the Award’s social media presence to become a platform for all stakeholders in the industry to engage with one another.
While there are notable equivalents in the U.S. and in Europe, the Asian Television Awards is the only event of its kind in Asia, making it the definitive platform to showcase and recognize quality content productions and talents within Asia.
News dropped earlier this week that powerhouse diva KZ Tandingan is taking part in a big way for Disney's latest animated film, Raya and The Last Dragon. She released the song, Gabay today in time for the film's release. KZ shares that Gabay is the first Disney track in Filipino. This is a huge stepping stone for Filipinos and will for sure break open more doors for representation. Make sure to listen to the song everywhere and let us know what you think below:
Raya and The Last Dragon is a film that gives us Disney's first Southeast Asian Princess. Raya means "celebration" and this film and the representation it provides is something to celebrate about.
The story takes place in the fictional realm of Kumandra. It is inspired by Southeast Asian countries' cultures and mythology. It's up to Raya and Sisu to stop the threat to her land and save the world.
MYX Global host Nico Blitz chats with Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina to talk about the film and what it means for the community. Kelly Marie Tran says it's awesome to see the positive change on having more representation in mainstream media. It's a step forward in bringing Asian American stories to the spotlight and sharing our experiences.
ABOUT Disney's Raya and The Last Dragon:
The film premiers in theaters & on Disney+ with Premier Access on March 5th. The film features a predominantly Asian American cast, including the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as the titular Raya & Awkwafina as Sisu, the titular dragon. Also part of the cast are Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong, Izaac Wang, Thalia Tran, and Alan Tudyk.
Cover Photo Credit: KZ Tandingan Official Facebook
