The indie pop/rock act first came together in 2018, performing in various bars and gig venues and opening for American pop-rock band Against the Current in the same year.

In 2019, they released their hit debut single “Selos,” which was later included in their debut EP Ang Unang Ikot.

They released their sophomore EP tuloy tuloy tuloy!  in March, which carries their latest single, “If You Come Back To Me.”

Catch up with the band when they perform on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, June 15. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

The indie/pop/alternative band is made up of Nhiko, Kyle, Tati, Kim, and Imay.

In 2021, they released their debut single “Outlaws,” which won Best Performance of A New Group Recording Artist at the Awit Awards that same year. The song was also featured on the soundtrack of season two of the hit series He’s Into Her.

Since then, they’ve played gigs all over Metro Manila, performed at the Araneta Coliseum, and released even more music, including their single “Life’s a Beach,” which is the theme song of iWantTFC series Beach Bros, “Hotel Runs,” and their latest release “Sa’yo (Ang Mundo).”

Catch Nameless Kids as they perform at Rappler HQ on Thursday, June 8. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

Ang Huling El Bimbo first opened in 2018, and has since become a hit among theater lovers and Eraserheads fans alike. The jukebox musical weaves together the songs of the iconic ’90s rock band to tell the story of a group of friends who navigate life in the face of unspeakable trauma.

The musical has since staged over 100 shows, with sold-out reruns in March and July 2019. In 2020 the show streamed online, counting 7 million views in 48 hours and raising P12 million for COVID relief. It returned as a live concert, Ang Muling El Bimbo, in 2021. 

Original cast members Gian Magdangal, Gab Pangilinan, Topper Fabregas, Jamie Wilson, and Sheila Francisco reprise their roles for the 2023 run, joined by new cast members Nino Alejandro, Bullet Dumas, Anthony Rosaldo, Paw Castillo, and Katrine Sunga. The show is directed by Dexter Santos and written by Dingdong Novenario. 

The current run opened in April, and has show dates until June 30. Tickets are available on Ticketworld. For more information, check out instagram.com/fullhousetheater, or tiktok.com/@aheb.2023.

Ahead of the show, catch the cast as they share behind-the-scenes stories and perform a few songs on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, June 1. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

This month’s playlist includes song recommendations from Syd Hartha, Ica Frias, Janine Berdin, and Jeremy G.

Syd Hartha

Syd rose to fame on social media, gaining attention for her covers of songs like Khalid’s “Young, Dumb, and Broke” and Itchyworms’ “Di na Muli.”

Since then, she’s released original music, including hits like “Tila Tala” and “Ayaw.”

In March, she released her debut EP, Gabay, where she chronicles her personal struggles and digs deep into trauma, heartbreak, and healing.

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Ica Frias

Ica has been singing since she was five years old, performing everywhere from her local church to food parks.

Like some musicians, she started singing acoustic covers, before eventually writing her own songs. 

She released her debut single, the hugot anthem “Ayoko Na,” in January, followed by her latest release, “Sabihin Mo Na” in March.

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Janine Berdin

The 21-year-old singer started her career as a child actress, joining talent search competition Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar, where she finished as a semi-finalist. 

Her big break came in 2018, when she was crowned the champion on season two of Tawag ng Tanghalan, noontime variety show It’s Showtime‘s singing competition .

After her victory, she relased her debut single “Biyaya,” and performed in her first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum alongside her fellow Tawag ng Tanghalan artists. 

Since then, she has appeared in several other TV series, and regular stint on variety shows ASAP and It’s Showtime. Her latest single “Bagay Nga Tayo Pero” was released March.

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Jeremy G

Raised in California, Jeremy was introduced to music by his father, and later trained under Grammy Award-winning arranger Jarrett Johnson. He also joined the esteemed Saugus High School Choir. 

He rose to fame on The Voice Teens Philippines Season 1, where he emerged as the grand finalist under the team of Sharon Cuneta. Following his victory, he became a mainstay performer on ASAP Natin ‘To, and also worked as a host, actor, ramp model, and brand endorser.

His singles include “Sa ’Yo,” “Kahit Na Masungit,” and his self-composed track “Someday,” which was followed by the release of his five-track debut EP, Maybe Forever.

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Raised in California, Jeremy was introduced to music by his father, and later trained under Grammy Award-winning arranger Jarrett Johnson. He also joined the esteemed Saugus High School Choir. 

He rose to fame on The Voice Teens Philippines season 1, where he emerged as the grand finalist under the team of Sharon Cuneta. Following his victory, he became a mainstay performer on ASAP Natin ‘To, and also worked as a host, actor, ramp model, and brand endorser.

His singles include “Sa’Yo,” “Kahit Na Masungit,” and his self-composed and co-produced track “someday,” which was followed by the release of his five-track debut EP, maybe forever.

Catch Jeremy as he performs on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, May 25. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

The 21-year-old singer started her career as a child actress, joining talent search competition Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar, where she finished as a semi-finalist. 

Her big break came in 2018, when she was crowned the champion on season two of Tawag ng Tanghalan, the singing competition on noontime variety show It’s Showtime.

After her victory, she relased her debut single “Biyaya,” and performed in her first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum alongside her fellow Tawag ng Tanghalan artists. 

Since then, she has appeared in several other TV series, and has earned a regular stint on variety shows ASAP and It’s Showtime. Her latest single “Bagay Nga Tayo Pero” was released March.

Catch Janine belt it out on the Rappler Live Jam stage on Thursday, May 18 at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

Ica has been singing since she was five years old, performing everywhere from her local church to food parks.

Like a lot of musicians, she started out by singing acoustic covers, before eventually writing her own songs. 

She released her debut single, the hugot anthem “Ayoko Na,” in January, followed by her latest release, “Sabihin Mo Na” in March.

Get to know Ica as she takes the stage on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, May 11. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

Syd rose to fame on social media, gaining attention for her covers of songs like Khalid’s “Young, Dumb, and Broke” and Itchyworms’ “Di na Muli.”

Since then, she’s released original music, including hits like “tila tala” and “ayaw.”

In March, she released her debut EP, gabay, where she chronicles her personal struggles and digs deep into her experiences of trauma, heartbreak, and healing.

Catch syd as she performs her new music on the Live Jam stage! Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

This month’s playlist includes song recommendations from Jason Dy and No Lore.

Jason Dy

The singer-songwriter rose to fame after winning the second season of The Voice of the Philippines.

He went on to release several albums, including his eponymous 2015 album, which received a gold record from MCA Music. He also became a regular performer on the Sunday variety show ASAP.

He released his latest single “Ulit-Ulit” in March – on his eighth anniversary in show business. The song is a dance-pop track laced with disco, which is something new for James whose discography consists of ballads.

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No Lore

The alt-pop duo is made up of siblings Tita Halaman and Jerald Juatco, both visual artists. Tita is a painter whose works have been exhibited at Galerie Roberto and Salcedo Auctions, while Jerald is a multimedia designer who has worked on marketing and branding for the Dubai Opera.

The two started out in the music scene by playing with other bands, but eventually, they decided to make their own music under No Lore.

Even as musicians, their art takes center stage, writing songs based on their paintings. They’ve released several singles, including “Simula Ngayon,” “Papatungo,” and “Lou,” and an EP, Outlines, which came out in November 2022.

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The singer-songwriter rose to fame after winning the second season of The Voice of the Philippines.

He went on to release several albums, including his eponymous 2015 album, which received a gold record from MCA Music. He also became a regular performer on the Sunday variety show ASAP.

He released his latest single “Ulit-Ulit” in March – the same day as his eighth showbiz anniversary. The song is a dance-pop track laced with disco, something new for the artist, who is known for his powerful ballads.

Catch Jason as he performs his latest single (and a few others) on Rappler Live Jam. Bookmark this page or head over to facebook.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com