Sunday, May 28, 2017

R&B HALF PINAY HALF BRITISH SINGER VANESSA WHITE LAUNCHES "RUNNING WILD"

Press release

VANESSA WHITE RELEASES NEW TRACK ‘RUNNING WILD’
PRODUCED BY LONGLIVTHEPLUG
PREMIERED ON NYLON
TAKEN FROM HER FORTHCOMING 2ND SOLO EP ‘CHAPTER TWO’, OUT ON FRIDAY
EP ALSO FEATURES ‘GOOD GOOD’ AND THREE BRAND NEW TRACKS
EP SHOT TO TOP SPOT OF R&B PRE-ORDERS CHART ON iTUNES
TOP 10 IN GENERAL BESTSELLING PRE-ORDERS CHART

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(DOWNLOAD HER MUSIC ON SPOTIFY, DEEZER, ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, APPLE MUSIC THROUGH THE LINK BELOW)


READ THE FULL FEATURE ON NYLON HERE

“Vanessa White is on her way to being crowned the new queen of R&B.” NYLON
“One of the crucial R&B voices in the British landscape - and she’s doing it her own way.” - The FADER
“Her forthcoming EP bangs like you wouldn’t believe, proving her capability to spearhead
a full-female R&B takeover." - PAPER
“Vanessa White has been carefully crafting a solo career for herself and we’re really, really into it.” – i-D

Showing no signs of slowing down and following the serious buzz she created with her captivating debut solo EP ‘Chapter One’ and the release of her last track ‘Good Good’ -  which Hunger described as ‘the sexiest song of the year’, i-D as a ‘song so nice they named it twice’ and further rave reviews from the likes of PAPER and The FADER - Vanessa White returns with her brand new track ‘Running Wild’. Premiered on NYLON, the track will feature on her hotly anticipated second solo EP ‘Chapter Two’ (out on Friday).


With production from the dynamic London producer LongLivThePlug, the vibrant track mixes urgent hip-hop and future R&B beats with Vanessa’s sublimely soulful vocal and brilliantly showcases her sharp song-writing talent which has helped her to garner praise from music fans and outlets such as Wonderland, Complex, The Line of Best Fit, Clash, Beats 1, 1Xtra and Capital Xtra and more since launching her solo career towards the end of 2015.

On ‘Running Wild’, Vanessa White told NYLON:

"Whilst working on the EP I started to really embrace being more honest and open with what I write about in the studio and ’Running Wild’ is a product of that. It’s about playing out a scenario in your mind that might or might not happen but because it explores using your imagination and tapping into your own desires, you can take it as far as you would like to.  It’s about taking control of what you want and how you feel.

I’ve grown so much over the past year, both musically and through life experiences, including this solo journey which at times can be a bit of a rollercoaster.  I can hear and feel that growth in the music and hope people who listen to it can feel it too and are able to take something away from it for themselves."

Continuing to make her mark on the music scene, Vanessa releases ‘Chapter Two’ on Friday which has already shot to the top of iTunes’ Bestselling R&B pre-order chart and the top ten of the general Bestselling pre-order chart.  Adding to ‘Running Wild’ and the Mkulu produced ‘Good Good’ – and stunning stripped-back versions of both tracks – the EP also features three brand new tracks.  With production from Ads Valu on ‘Rotation’ and ‘Pressure’ and Chloe Martini on ‘Trust Me’, the previously unheard tracks see Vanessa building on the waves she has caused and taking things to the next level with her show-stopping vocal prowess and own unique take on addictive R&B melodies.

Over the past year, Vanessa has been putting in the hours in the studio working with a host of talented and in-demand producers and musicians including the likes of PRGRSN, Wizzy Wow, Shakka, Musicman Ty (Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, P Diddy) and Snakehips and has also been collaborating with innovative creatives such as Rob Heppell (Crystal Fighters, New Pharaohs, Nowness), Charlotte Rutherford (PAPER, NYLON, Vogue) and Stephanie Sian Smith (FKA Twigs, Blood Orange, House of Holland)

Also attracting support from the world of fashion and appearing across respected style bibles including Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and ES Magazine, Vanessa White continues to prove why her star is so rapidly on the rise!


Monday, May 22, 2017

VIXX release 4th mini-album ‘Shangri-La’

Press release

VIXX is praised as a “concept idol group” for the edgy ideas presented in all their albums. Their fourth mini-album ‘Shangri-La’, the band’s interpretation of “Oriental fantasy”, was released on May 15th.


The original title in Korean (Do Won Kyung) means "the peach blossom land" –an ethereal utopia isolated from the outside world just like Shangri-La. VIXX presents the image of Shangri-La with their music, visual design, performance and music video, creating a picturesque atmosphere of beauty and mystery.

VIXX’s concept photos have been used as elements in an Oriental painting. In celebration of the band’s 5th anniversary, the album is designed based on the concept of anniversary. The members’ birth flowers and birthstones have been incorporated into the album design to create an Oriental look, taking the whole album to another level. Members can be seen dressed in suits with an Oriental twist, revealing surreal and flamboyant visual effects.

Following ‘Fantasy’ and ‘The Closer’, title track ‘Shangri-La’ is the another collaboration between VIXX and Devine-Channel, a much sought after production team both at home and abroad. In addition, the band reunited with internationally renowned choreographers Keone & Mari, who previously presented a unique and powerful choreography in ‘Fantasy’. This time choreographer Yu Jung Wan was invited to join the team; by incorporating fans into the dance, a strong Oriental atmosphere has been successfully created.

Ready to embody the concept of Oriental fantasy, VIXX worked with their dream team again and created exciting sparks together, making the album a highly anticipated release. Costumes with Oriental elements and poetic Korean lyrics have created a dreamy and mysterious image. In the teaser trailer of their latest music video, a fantastical world view has been revealed, making it even more anticipated.

A combination of title track and other sophisticatedly-arranged songs, the tracklist includes collaborations with many top-selling Korean and international artists. ‘INTO THE VOID’ is a future bass song filled with darkness, a style which only VIXX can perfectly interpret. ‘Black Out’ is an upbeat deep house song accented with heavy bass, highlighting the fashionable side of VIXX. RAVI is involved in the music and lyric writing of ‘1,2,3,4,5’, an R&B song with rich emotion. ‘To Us’ is a synth modern rock song featuring ballad-style lyrics.

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, VIXX revealed an epic return plan including an album release, a concert and an exhibition. The ‘VIXX LIVE FANTASIA DAYDREAM’ concert was held in Jamsil Indoor Stadium from May 12th to the 14th. Another show will be played on June 11th at Busan KBS Hall. As a witness of the band’s major events in the past 5 years, exhibition ‘VIXX 0524’ will kick off at Ara Art Centre on May 24th, the band’s debut anniversary, and end on June 4th.  

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Christian Bautista Gives Sneak Peek to New Album with ‘Kapit’

Press release

(May 18, 2017, Manila Philippines)  “It’s a song about holding on despite the many hardships of any relationship,” says the award-winning balladeer as he shares his inspiration behind ‘Kapit’, his newest single under Universal Records, which he recently released via online streaming.

Co-written by Christian himself together with Bryan Lotho of Sonic State Audio Productions, ‘Kapit’ offers a glimpse of what is next for Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, who is currently working on his new album, his first studio album since his platinum record Soundtrack, which was launched in 2015.

Already regarded as one of the premier and most sought-after balladeers of his generation, not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia, Christian’s passion for music remains as strong as ever as evidenced by the work he is putting in in his new album.

Despite his busy schedule juggling his acting career (he is currently taping episodes for the Philippine remake ofMy Love from the Star) and his first love, Christian, a certified hit-maker with eight platinum albums under his belt, is bent on continuing what he does best – giving his loyal fans songs that will forever touch their hearts.

Unlike his previous albums, which feature mostly remakes of classics and popular soundtracks and theme songs of movies and telenovelas, Christian regards the new album as some sort of self-rediscovery and a new phase in his already stellar music career.

“This album is a journey to find my next music path, a challenge to write more songs and to continue writing songs for others” says Bautista, who is fresh from his stint at the recent ASEAN meeting held in Manila, where he sang the annual regional convention’s theme song.

The new album, which is set for release very soon, will contain mostly original songs including ‘Kapit’ and is sure to make music fans fall in love with Christian’s soothing voice and legendary song-writing prowess. All songs in the new album will be co-written and co-produced by Christian Bautista himself with the help of Universal Records.

 ‘Kapit’ is now available for download and online streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Spinnr, Deezer and Amazon Music.  Fans of Christian Bautista can also watch the music video of ‘Kapit’, directed by Miggy Tanchanco and shot in Solaire Resort and Casino, on YouTube and Christian Bautista’s official Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/ChristianBautistaOfficial.

Christian Bautista's new single #Kapit now on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon and SpinnršŸŽ§

For more details, please visit Universal Records Philippines Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Page: 

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@universalrecph

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@universalrecordsph 

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Super Pop Con 2017

Press release

GET READY FOR A SUPER K-POP EVENT THIS JULY 2017
Mission I: Super Pop Con 2017
Brought to you by KIRIN, in partnership with LUMOS E&M and All Access Productions

It’s not even half of the year and more exciting surprises are coming for Filipino K-Pop fans across the country. This July, experience a one of a kind K-Pop show that’s heart stopping and super action packed as KIRIN, in partnership with LUMOS E&M and All Access Productions bring you another K-Pop concert that you will never forget.

Mission I: Super Pop Con 2017 is happening on July 7, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. This show brings some of the hottest K-Pop groups in one super event, including B1A4, B.A.P, BTOB, Pentagon & VIXX

This event is brought to you by KIRIN, who is currently working on a special project with the local party – PDP Laban, in creating more awareness on drug rehabilitation through creating free rehabilitation & renewal centers across the country. This event will help spread awareness on this cause and making this event more than just a super K-Pop concert.

Make sure to tag us and find more news and updates about this super event by using the hashtag “#SuperPopConPH2017


To know more about this exciting event, make sure to following All Access Productions on these social media sites:

Twitter: @allaccessprodph
Instagram: @allaccessproduction

Monday, May 15, 2017

The CompanY releases their 27th album Nostalgia2

Press release

(May 14, 2017, Manila Philippines) Asia's premiere vocal group, The CompanY releases their 27th album Nostalgia2 featuring their rendition of pop classics, mostly from the very colorful decade the '80s, To celebrate the album release The CompanY will perform the songs from the album and more at Maybank Performing Arts Theater of BGC Arts Center in the Fort Taguig on May 27 (Saturday) at8:00pm with special guests Reuben Laurente and Zsaris.


Pre-order exclusive concert pass and Nostalgia 2CD Bundle for only PHP 500.

Inquire through VIBER/TEXT only at 09178523184 from May 5 to May 22. Limited Seats Available.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

LOVE SONGS IN “EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING” OFFICIAL TRAILER 2





Press release

Music is everything. Check out the Official Trailer 2 of the new romantic drama Everything, Everything featuring songs from the original motion picture soundtrack. The trailer includes the songs “Stay” by Zedd & Alessia Cara and “How Did We” by Skylar Stecker.
Photo credit: Warner Bros.

Directed by Stella Meghie and based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon, Everything,Everything stars Amandla Stenberg (Rue inThe Hunger Games) as Maddy and Nick Robinson (Jurassic World) as Olly. The film also stars Ana de la Reguera (Sun Belt Express) and Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls).

What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face…or kiss the boy next door? Everything, Everything tells the unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them.

Maddy is desperate to experience the much more stimulating outside world, and the promise of her first romance. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, she and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together…even if it means losing everything.

Opening across the Philippines on June 21, 2017Everything, Everything distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select international territories by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Bangtan Boys Spreads Their Wings on Twitter

Press release

Over 3.4 million Tweets for #BTSWingsTourManila


8 May 2017, MANILA - Korean boy band Bangtan Boys or popularly known as BTS (@BTS_twt) held a two-day concert here and just like their previous concert last year, it was spectacular. Held at SM Mall of Asia Arena last May 6-7, Filipino fans went all out to give their love and full support for their #BTSWingsTourManila concert. There was over 3,4 million Tweets related to the concert (6-8 May 2017).

Twitter was the first  place where Filipino fans  expressed their excitement about the group’s concert tour in Manila. Even before the concert began, fans were giddy with excitement. Here are the top Tweets from the two days#BTSWingsTourManila concert.


Eager fans waited patiently for hours for the group to arrive at the Manila airport. Using #MabuhayBTS, Twitter was a significant platform for Filipinos to share their heart-warming welcome messages for the group.

Even though a majority of Filipino fans don’t speak Korean, they know the songs by heart and sang  wholeheartedly with BTS during their concert performance.

If the fans had full of surprises for the group during the concert, BTS also surprised them. One of the group members Jin, showed his love for the army of fans when he wrote ‘Mahal Kita’ in a piece of paper and showed it in the middle of their performance.

The surprise didn’t end there. BTS showed their appreciation for everyone who watched their concert and sent a thank you message using Filipino language. The group spoke the language so well that fans almost forgot that they are not native speakers. The concert goers captured that unique moment and shared it on Twitter.

To be updated with the group’s latest concerts and projects, follow their Twitter account: @BTS_twt or @BTS_bighit.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

My Musical Experience of PPO Sunset at Makiling

Classical music is considered for the ones with cultured taste. I am also considered one but I have only few favorite selections. I was already oriented by another blogger about his experiences in Phil. Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) Sunsets at Makiling and it got me intrigued.


PPO usually has their performances at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) but they also have yearly performances at Tanghalang Maria Makiling at National Arts Center. I am drawn by the idea of PPO playing classic selections at the foot of the Mount Makiling as the sun sets in the horizon.

Usually, performances at CCP are for the rich because they are costly. But this is the time where CCP gives to the community quality performances for free in one of their outreach performances outside the Metro.

Each year, PPO Sunsets at Makiling have different selections and themes. But this time, it is about opera. Just like you, I am one of those people who do not have opera in their music selections in their devices but the purpose of this is to orient people about the arts including opera.

Mr. Andrew Fernando is the vocal director of the event. I got to meet him years ago because of common acquaintances at church. For the first time, Mr. Fernando said, that PPO will perform for students who studied and trained for opera. Not the professional ones and they are also diverse because they come from different schools besides UP and UST Conservatories.

Usually, opera is done in closed auditoriums and stages because opera singers are trained to sing even without microphone. Mr. Fernando said that the acoustics of the venue is good but since it is open air atmosphere, it requires breaking their discipline by using microphones.

But what I didn’t expect was that the classical selections played during the program are familiar to me because they are used as musical scores in movies or TV shows many times. The most familiar was the one they performed on encore which was “The William Tell Overture” which is associated in popular culture as “The Lone Ranger theme”.

I am glad I was able to experience this in the Los Banos atmosphere at the foot of Mt. Makiling. What I like about this setting was that you don't need to dressed up formally like in CCP. You just enjoy the outdoors and picnic with the family while the music is playing. There must be something magical with the place that has an effect for the performances held here. I admit I learn something new with classical and opera music and I could develop my taste with this.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra was conducted by Maestro Heminigildo Ranera. The PPO Sunsets Concert is brought to you by C.C.P. and the Filipinas Opera Society. This is the 2nd concert of the Imelda Ongsiako Cojungco Concert Series. For more CCP events, follow this blog and like L.E.N.S. blogs on Facebook.

Friday, May 5, 2017

PARAMORE 'TOLD YOU SO' OUT NOW!

PRESS RELEASE

LISTEN TO THE NEW SONG ‘TOLD YOU SO’

PRE ORDER AFTER LAUGHTER HERE:


WATCH THE ‘TOLD YOU SO’ OFFICIAL VIDEO NOW, DIRECTED BY PARAMORE’S OWN ZAC FARRO!

Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore has announced the latest track release from their hugely anticipated fifth studio album.  “Told You So” premiered today as Zane Lowe’s WORLD RECORD. The band also recently sat down with Zane for Part 1 of an in depth and very personal discussion about rekindling friendships, almost calling it quits, depression & much more.  “Told You So” is now available at all digital music services and is joined by a colorful companion video, directed by Aaron Joseph and Paramore’s own Zac Farro. The clip premieres today exclusively via Fueled By Ramen’s official YouTube channel.  The track is also available today as an instant grat with all “AFTER LAUGHTER” pre-orders, alongside the previously unveiled new single, “Hard Times.” The GRAMMY Award-winning band’s first new album in more than four years, “AFTER LAUGHTER” will arrive everywhere on Friday, May 12th 

Meanwhile, the official “Hard Times” companion video earned more than 17 million individual views at YouTube alone in its first week of release. “Hard Times” has also drawn ecstatic critical attention, with SPIN hailing the single as “a bit of very classic ’80s pop songwriting…easily the most danceable thing they’ve recorded.” Paramore “still conduct a consistent fluorescence,” raved Pitchfork, “feeling at times less like a straightforward rock band than a shifting Rubik’s Cube…(‘Hard Times’) is a deliberate simulation of the 1980s – an era of polyglot pop music, where rock would find itself embodied in pop and vice versa.” Billboard declared “Hard Times” to be “an addictive, Talking Heads-inspired jam that sounds like it could follow “Ain’t It Fun” as a Hot 100 smash.”


PARAMORE
AFTER LAUGHTER
Available May 12th
1.     Hard Times
2.     Rose-Colored Boy
3.     Told You So
4.     Forgiveness
5.     Fake Happy
6.     26
7.     Pool
8.     Grudges
9.     Caught In The Middle
10.           Idle Worship
11.           No Friend
12.           Tell Me How

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Road To Ultra 2017 Initial Announcement

Press release

ULTRA Worldwide Drops TRIO of Final Kid Aftermovies for
Road To ULTRA Hong Kong, Philippines and Taiwan

Dates Confirmed for Road to ULTRA Events in Hong Kong, India, Taiwan and Philippines

ULTRA Korea Adds Pendulum LIVE, ANNA, Carlo Lio, GTA, Klingande, Ty Dolla $ign & More To 2017 Lineup


As ULTRA Worldwide gears up for yet another historic year across Asia – boasting more events and new territories than ever before – the world’s largest producer of international festivals unveils a TRIO of Final Kid-produced aftermovies to whet fans’ appetites…

WATCH: Road to ULTRA Taiwan 2016 Aftermovie  https://youtu.be/tG4IpcoOsQ0

WATCH: Road to ULTRA Philippines 2016 Aftermovie https://youtu.be/TT4_qEswUdw

WATCH: Road to ULTRA Hong Kong 2016 Aftermovie  https://youtu.be/oskhUTYptyM


Accompanying these bite-sized movies, are the official dates for four Road To ULTRA events in Asia this coming September.


Having announced its expansion into the subcontinent, it is confirmed that the debut edition of Road to ULTRA New Delhi will take place on September 8 at the India Exposition Mart in Greater Noida.

Road To ULTRA Taiwan and Road to ULTRA Philippines will take place on September 10 and September 15 respectively, with each event recurring for the third consecutive year. Road To ULTRA Taiwan will again be hosted at the Da Jia Riverside Park in the capital city of Taipei, while the Road To ULTRA Philippines venue will be announced at a later date.

Road to ULTRA Hong Kong returns to Nursery Park in West Kowloon Cultural District for its second edition on September 16, with expanded grounds, an enhanced stage and an altogether upgraded ULTRA experience.


ULTRA Korea Phase Two Lineup

ULTRA Korea has released the second installment of artists set to perform at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on June 10-11, 2017. Bass music legends, Pendulum, will join the stacked lineup of headliners and will perform LIVE for the first time in Korea. Taking their place on the esteemed Live Stage, the Australian outfit have been credited for the global popularization of drum and bass over the past decade. Fans can expect to witness a raw, high-octane live experience from the group, reminiscent of their closing performance at Ultra Music Festival, Miami in 2016.

In addition, five international acts have been added to Phase Two and are due to perform across four unique stages on the historic Olympic site. GTA will be rocking proceedings on the Main Stage, hip-hop superstar Ty Dolla $ign will perform on the Live Stage, while Klingande brings his tropical vibes to the Magic Beach Stage. In addition, ANNA and Carlo Lio will be joining the likes of Sasha & John Digweed, Dubfire and Nic Fanciulli at RESISTANCE – ULTRA Worldwide’s burgeoning house and techno concept that debuts in Korea this year.

Support comes from the likes of ANOTRDariusDynamic Duo LIVE, G2 LIVE, Jewelz & SparksJulian Jordan, Justin Oh, KryderMrBelt and WezolRaidenReddy LIVE, RioTGeaRSem VoxTez Cadey and Will Sparks, with more to be announced soon.


Ultra Korea is officially the longest running edition of ULTRA outside of Miami. Having sold out of Early Bird Tickets, limited Advance Tickets remain on sale priced at 165 USD for those based overseas and 165,000 KRW inside Korea. Tickets are available exclusively at UMFKorea.com/tickets.

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Having welcomed over 350,000 fans to eight events across Asia last year, ULTRA Worldwide will produce a total of nine shows on the continent in 2017; Korea, Singapore, India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Bali and Japan.

For full details on all ULTRA Worldwide events, visit UMFWorldwide.com


ULTRA ASIA 2017 CALENDAR:

ULTRA Korea: June 10-11 at Olympic Stadium, Seoul

ULTRA Singapore: June 10-11 at ULTRA Park, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore

Road to ULTRA India (New Delhi): September 8 at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, New Delhi

ULTRA China: September 9-10, Shanghai

Road to ULTRA Taiwan: September 10 at Da Jia Riverside Park, Taipei

Road to ULTRA Philippines: September 15

Road to ULTRA Hong Kong: September 16 at Nursery Park, West Kowloon Cultural District

ULTRA Japan: September 16-18 at Tokyo Odaiba Ultra Park, Tokyo

ULTRA Beach Bali: September 2017

ULTRA KOREA LINEUP:

LIVE Headliners

KSHMR LIVE
Pendulum LIVE*
Tchami LIVE

DJ Headliners:

Alesso
Dash Berlin
Dubfire
Hardwell
Martin Solveig
Nic Fanciulli
Nicky Romero
Sasha & John Digweed
Steve Angello
Tiƫsto

Support

ANNA*
Carlo Lio*
GTA*
Klingande*
Ty Dolla $ign LIVE*

Regional Support

ANOTR*
Darius*
Dynamic Duo LIVE*
G2 LIVE*
Jewelz & Sparks*
Julian Jordan*
Justin Oh*
Kryder*
Mr. Belt & Wezol*
Raiden*
Reddy LIVE*
RioTGeaR*
Sem Vox*
Tez Cadey*
Will Sparks*

*Denotes Phase Two Artist