The halfway point of November isn’t just another weekend; it’s a five-day long weekend because of the ASEAN Summit. And while most would use the time to stay at home and rest, go on an extended vacation, or even plan holiday adventures, we’d argue it’s also a good time to catch up on some new music, with this week’s batch offering a sonic assortment of fresh tracks and albums to press play on. From the biggest local acts to rising international artists, scroll down for the latest drops to have on your music radar.
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Susundan – IV OF SPADES
Christmas may be coming up soon, but for IV OF SPADES, they’re in a tropical mood with their new single Susundan. The breezy alt-pop track about the lengths people go to in the pursuit of love makes for an easygoing listen while giving a taste of their upcoming studio album TROPICAL DREAM.
Sarah – Dionela and John Roa
Chart-topping artist Dionela joins forces with singer-songwriter John Roa as they bring together biblical references and modern traditions for a track on appreciating your blessings.
Leave You (Never) – FLO
After months of teasing, FLO has finally officially released the full version of their track Leave You (Never). And the synth-pop and R&B single was worth the wait.
Ating Panahon – Amiel Sol
This sentimental track from Amiel Sol touches the heart with its message about waiting for the right time and knowing that it will come.
Baka Sakali – Jolianne
Jolianne dips into her pop-acoustic bag for a new single on taking chances on finding love. As they say, you miss every shot you don’t take.
UP – ATEEZ
One would think that a series now in its sixth edition would be a bit redundant, but ATEEZ still finds something new to say with Golden Hour: Part.6, their 15th mini-album that’s led by the hard-hitting and epicly energetic UP.
Mic Check Mic Check – VVINK
After earning critical acclaim with their take on budots, P-popP-popP-pop, or Pinoy pop, is the Philippines' homegrown idol-group music genre, rooted in OPM tradition rather than imported K-pop formulas. Groups like SB19 and BINI write and produce their ownGo to P-pop Glossary girl group VVINK now goes hip-hop with their first full rap song that’s loaded with Gen Z swag and attitude.
Boogie Woogie – NCT Dream
It’s a new era for NCT Dream as not only is their sixth studio album Dream After Dream coming during their 10th anniversary, but it’s also their first project since Mark left. But it’s clear that there’s still much to celebrate, as evidenced by its upbeat and groovy comeback single Boogie Woogie.
Lovesick – CHAERYEONG
ITYZ’s CHAERYEONG becomes the latest member of the K-pop girl group to have her solo debut. And she gets the job done with her catchy single Lovesick and mini-album of the same name.
Supernova – Snoh Aalegra
It may have taken five years, but R&B star Snoh Aalegra is finally out with a new studio album, Legendary Love. As they say, good things come to those who wait, and her fourth studio album is exactly that, with its exploration of Aalegra’s love life through a cinematic lens.
Brighter – Maymay Entrata
Maymay Entrata learns to love again with her new EP Beautiful Ruins. It explores the ups and downs of love and finding that path from being broken to healing and eventually being brave enough to try again.
Girl of the moment – Say Now
If you’re on the lookout for a new girl group to stan, we suggest you bring your attention to UK girl group Say Now, who just dropped their excellent debut EP Say what you see that promises a bright future for the girls.
Here Right Now – Rebecca Armstrong
With Thai star Rebecca Armstrong set to go on her first world tour at the start of next year, it feels fitting that she released her debut EP Unspoken, which is a short collection of fun pop tracks.
Featured Image: JOLIANNE (via Instagram), Photo by Zon Lee
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