Solo act Martin Riggs returns with an inspirational song titled “Paraiso.” As the title suggests, the tune is an aspirational feel-good song. Said sound is very much present on her new original titled “The Fate Of The One Not Chosen.”įlamboyant solo pop act Silas returns with a funky sounding single “Kanino.” Silas writes, sings and co-produces on his first Tagalog-sung song and the result is this danceable, ear-tweaking song about admitting one’s true feelings as he sings repetitively in falsetto “Iba na ang damdamin / hindi ikaw ang mahal.” Contributing a smooth lyrical break is “Eroplano” rapper Ace Cirera. Only 17-years-old, MRLD has established herself as a hit singer-songwriter with her own brand of relatable modern pop. MRLD (real name Meriel De Jesus) is a new breed of young music act unlike any in the scene today. The Juans go deep asking, “what if our real heartbreak started way, way back home?” The song’s theme suggests that some scars go “deep within our subconscious, tracing our most painful experiences back to our childhood, back home.” The ensuing music indeed sounds like the pain in there cuts deep and yet is hopeful at the same time. The Juans turn wistful and sing about a different kind of heartbreak in particular. Speaking of new, “Back Home” sees the return of pop band The Juans. COJ x Teñoso’s “Tingin” catches the right at the onset as three vocalists trade verses with rousing melodies that’s unlike anything that we’ve heard from both acts.

Which is to say that “Tingin” doesn’t disappoint and lives up to the expectations from these two distinct acts. Hit solo artist Janine Teñoso and hot band Cup Of Joe lead the pack with their fine sounding collaboration on a new song titled “Tingin.” This rousing new song breaks away from the usual stylings and sounds that we’ve been hearing from pop rock bands and solo acts. Plus new Jude Pastor, rap R&B Chosen and the return of Katrina Velarde. This week highlights the new sounds from some of the music scene’s leading acts that include The Juans, wonder teen mrld, flamboyant Silas and the exciting collaboration between Janine Teñoso and fast rising band Cup Of Joe.

Clockwise from top: The Juans, Cup Of Joe x Janine Tenoso, Silas, mrld and Katrina Velard (Photos from official Viva Records press photos mrld and Katrina Velarde photos from their official Facebook)

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