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

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

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

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

The alt-pop duo is made up of siblings Tita Halaman and Jerald Juatco, who are 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. 

Get to know the duo as they share their music on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, April 13! Bookmark this page or head over to facebook.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

The hip-hop artist first started writing songs in 2018, inspired by the likes of Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Tyler the Creator, Saba, and Anderson.Paak.

He released his first single “Quezon Don” in 2019, and it was later followed by his song “Manila” in 2021. The latter would get recognized by K-pop superstars such as RM of BTS, Jay of ENHYPEN, and Yeri of Red Velvet.

Since then, he has released several other tracks such as “Seasons,” “Prinsesa,” and most recently, “JTOWN (PM).”

Catch Young Cocoa as he performs on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, March 23. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

The rising P-pop girl group is made up of five members: Charlotte, Angela, Charice, Alexa, and Sophia. They are managed by Korean company ShowBT Philippines – the same group that handles P-pop pioneers SB19.

KAIA released their pre-debut single “Kaya” in 2021, and made their official debut on April 8, 2022 with their single “Blah Blah.”

Since then, they’ve performed in various concerts around the Philippines and Asia, including the PPOPCON in April 2022, and as a guest act for SB19’s WYAT Tour stops in Cebu and Singapore.

Get to know KAIA as they perform three of their songs on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, March 9. Bookmark this page or head over to facebook.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

Set during the Spanish occupation, Walang Aray tells the story of the free-wheeling Tenyong and zarzuela star Julia, whose relationship is known only to them and their best friends Monica and Lucas.

The two are separated when Tenyong joins the Katipunan to fight Spanish forces, while Julia is forced into an arranged marriage.

The play was originally written in 2007 by playwright Rody Vera, based on the 1898 zarzuela Walang Sugat.

It is top-billed by Star Magic loveteam KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, who alternate with Gio Gahol, Jon Abella, Marynor Madamesila, and Shaira Opsimar in the roles of Tenyong and Julia.

The cast also features PETA artists Jarred Jaicten, Bene Manaois, Kiki Baento, Carlon Josol Matobato, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Neomi Gonzales, Johnnie Moran, Yeyin de la Cruz, Ayla Garcia, Ada Tayao, Tom Bienvenida, Donn Boco, and Gerard Dy, with Gardo Exconde and Csairus Habla as the swings.

The show opened on February 17 at the PETA Theater Center and will run until May 14.

In between shows, leads Marynor, Gio, and Jon, along with ensemble cast members Gerard, Yeyin, Ayla, and Tom are guesting on Live Jam on Thursday, March 2, to talk about the play and perform a few songs from the show.

Catch their performance by bookmarking this page or heading over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com

The self-taught singer-songwriter may not have grown up in a musical family, but he started singing and performing for crowds since he was four years old. 

He later learned how to produce music and carried his passion for it all the way into high school, where he created various videos for his school’s multimedia group. 

When he was 17, he won a local songwriting competition in Laguna, expanding the audience for his music. Since signing with major record label Sony Music Philippines, he’s become known for hits such as “Muli,” “Malayo,” and “Himala.”

Last February 17, he released his latest single “Tadhana,” a song about making an intense connection with someone.

Catch Ace as he performs at Rappler HQ on Thursday, February 23. Bookmark this page or head over to fb.com/rapplerdotcom. – Rappler.com