Social U aims to bring students together with virtual concerts and online events With their new initiative called Social U, Island Records Philippines brings a series of virtual concerts across four universities in the country. For students who wish to be in school with friends, the event aims to b
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dia maté dials down the R&B melodrama for a luscious summertime tune that is built around laid-back melodies, indie-pop influences, and tropical-sounding rhythms.
Written by mate herself and produced by IV of Spades’ Blaster Silonga, “Dream” explores the hesitation of commitment and moving forward despite falling in love with someone. According to the 19-year-old artist, the song was inspired by how people sometimes close themselves off subconsciously to protect their heart from the trauma induced by past relationships. “That’s what ultimately holds us back: the fear of being let down again,” the young singer-songwriter says. “
Filipino indie-pop outfit The Sundown have released their latest single, âDonât Forget Tonightâ.
The track is the Cebu quintetâs first release on their new label, Island Records Philippines, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group that launched locally last July. âDonât Forget Tonightâ is the bandâs second single, following the release of instrumental track âIntroâ and âUwUâ last year.
âDonât Forget Tonightâ, like its predecessor âUwUâ, is a mix of anthemic pop-rock and indie-pop, with thumping drums, shimmering synths, punchy guitars, and gang vocals over the energetic chorus. Hear it below:
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Lyrically, âDonât Forget Tonightâ sees the band take on the topic of a budding romance, when everythingâs light and breezy, and a couple spends a night together creating new memories, unafraid of what the next day may bring.