Shakira and Beéle debuted the track live this past weekend at Mexico City’s Zócalo, marking the largest event held there in history. Performing “ALGO TÚ” for over 400,000 fans, Shakira and Beéle electrified the city square and built incredible hype for the song’s release. Their range of styles blend perfectly on the track, delivering an incredible Latin & Afro-fusion hit with a nod to autochthonous instruments and sounds such as the Colombian gaita (pan flute), evoking the city of Barranquilla where both Shakira and Beéle were born. This is the second collaboration between Shakira and Beéle, who previously worked together on a 2025 version of her global hit, “Hips Don’t Lie,” which featured Ed Sheeran and Beéle for the Spotify Anniversary celebration of her 2005 album Oral Fixation, Vol. 2.

This concert has only built more excitement for Shakira’s upcoming return to Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, where she will take the stage for this year’s Todo Mundo No Rio concert on May 2nd. This free show will be a vibrant spectacle featuring Shakira playing her greatest hits across her entire career, continuing her epic world tour throughout 2026.

The release of “ALGO TÚ” comes on the heels of Shakira being crowned by Billboard as having the “highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time” with her recent Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, achieving a gross revenue of $421.6 million, inclusive of 82 stadium shows all across the US and Latin America with over 3.3 million people in attendance.

Building on this exciting year, Shakira has just been announced as a 2026 nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This exciting honor will be voted upon and then announced during the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Poised for their official breakout moment in 2026, these fresh and compelling acts are set to drop new releases that defy conventions and embrace artistic promise. In the months ahead, their work is expected to leave a distinct mark in contemporary OPM, so make sure to show your support and bookmark their names as early as now. 

HARA (Davao) - HARA is the newest P-Pop girl group. The sassy six-piece act is ready to conquer the stage with their dynamic performances and unique sound entirely produced in their hometown. HARA is set to release their pre-debut track “My Love” this February 25, 2026.

AYO (Davao) – AYO is a 7-member boy group that is set to bring their A game into the world of P-Pop. The name is derived from the Visayan word “Maayo” (skillful, talented), embodying their potential as a vital newcomer. Expect the pop group is to debut new music this year.

DAELUX (Davao) - DAELUX is a seven-member Philippine girl group composed of Tabel, Zyra, Shami, Rhya, Ara, Slane, and Alice. Combining Filipina pride with a global flair, the group exudes grace and power in every performance, while enchanting listeners with their refreshing take on pop music. Raring for an exciting debut this year, the group has already started posting teasers via their official social media platforms.

Rock Opong (Iloilo) – Rock Opong has made waves as a grand finalist on The Voice Teens and a semi-finalist on Asia’s Got Talent. He got signed by Balcony Entertainment, marking his official debut with songs that come from a place of authenticity and warmth. he recently released his new single “Favorite,” a song that captures the warmth and comfort that comes with romantic love.

Trisha Puso (Bicol) - Trisha started her career in 2010 as one of the pioneer artists of the CamSur Academy Project. Before joining the Academy, she was making her mark with her performances of cover songs. Her media content containing performances gained a following, which eventually inspired her to write, compose, and produce her own songs. In 2024, she joined Sony Music Philippines as the first licensed artist from CamSur. Her new single, “Alapaap,” is slated to drop on January 28, 2026. The track circles around the concept of love and destiny, yearning for a love that makes one comfortable and safe. 

Mikee Sarmiento (Metro Manila) – Mikee Sarmiento makes soulful pop music that lives in the quiet spaces between longing and comfort. Personal, cinematic, and deeply representative of the Filipino experience, Mikee’s music is characterized by heart-on-sleeve sentimentality, opening wounds and stirring up conversations about life, love, spirituality, and anything in between. His debut single, “Tahan Na,” will be released on January 30, 2026.

LU (Aurora) – Newcomer LU makes music that carries the imprint of her coastal hometown while exploring her own voice as a singer-songwriter. Raised in San Luis, Aurora, and now based in Quezon City, the folk-pop artist delivers melodically rich and beautifully sung tunes with earnest intentions. Her single “Lasing Na Sa’yo” recently found success on streaming, putting her on the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Philippines, debuting at no. 1 on the playlist. She is slated to release her song “PUCHA” on February 13, 2026, an upbeat alt-pop heartbreak anthem. 

NEW LORE (Metro Manila) - New Lore is a 3-piece band that creates music from art and poetry, with Carole Lantican on drums, Tita Halaman on vocals and guitars, and Kim Escalona on bass. Their listeners call it trauma pop, dream pop, ethereal alt pop, or whatever pop – just making what feels true and letting everyone else name it. It's music for the overfeelers, the almost-healers, and the quietly ambitious hearts. Their upcoming single, "substack girl," is a tender, self-aware love song about missing someone through the details of who they are. Built on hypnotic production and list-like lyrics, the song asks quiet questions about identity, growth, and whether love lingers in habits long after people drift apart. The song will be out on February 6, 2026.

These are emerging voices from Sony Music Entertainment that are pushing music to exciting, new places. Watch out for them in 2026. 

This realization lies at the heart of “Rainbow,” the latest single featuring Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista and Indonesian pop icon Raisa, whose newly released music video paints a tender portrait of hope, connection, and the beauty of the ordinary.

Filmed in an idyllic café in Jakarta, the visual narrative unfolds with both artists savoring a quiet reprieve from the bustling chaos of modern city life.

“The video is about how the simplest, most ordinary moments in our day can actually become the ‘rainbows’ we need — small sparks of hope that make a big difference,” shares Christian Bautista. “The music video was directed by Jonathan Tal Placido of Toothless Productions. He and his team flew to Jakarta to make this vision come alive, and they captured that message beautifully.”

Delicately crafted, the music video mirrors the song’s lyrical warmth with cinematic grace. Every frame invites viewers to rediscover fulfillment hidden within everyday experiences: coffee shared between friends, laughter exchanged across a table, and the peace found in simply being present.

Beyond its narrative, “Rainbow” also celebrates harmony between cultures. The collaboration between Christian Bautista and Raisa bridges Filipino and Indonesian artistry, and the choice to film in Jakarta infuses the visuals with an authentic sense of place and emotional truth.

“The city added warmth, texture, and authenticity to the visuals and helped us reflect the connection the song celebrates,” he explains.

Christian and Raisa first worked together in a recent 13-city ASEAN concert in Japan for more than a month, where they got to share the stage as fellow performers. Their chemistry in the project both as performers and friends translates effortlessly on screen, adding sincerity to the music video’s heartwarming storytelling.

“It was so exciting,” Bautista adds of working with Raisa once more. “Our biggest challenge was really scheduling — but once it finally happened, we were both thrilled to bring this project to life. Seeing it all come together after months of planning was such a rewarding moment.”

The “Rainbow” MV is a celebration of everyday beauty and the unspoken bonds that unite people across borders. Through this collaboration, Christian Bautista and Raisa reminds listeners that joy doesn’t aways come from the grand or extraordinary; it often shines brightest in the smallest details of our days.

“Rainbow” by Christian Bautista and Raisa is now available on all major streaming platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the music video on Christian Bautista’s here.

After a six-year hiatus and seven years since their last full-length album, CLAPCLAPCLAP! (2019), the iconic quartet reunites with a record that captures the essence of friendship, artistic maturity, and rediscovered unity. Cementing their legacy as one of the defining acts of modern OPM, Andalucia reveals softness that exists in codes, articulating scenarios and moments in cryptic but poetic exquisiteness, never finding the need to explain or elaborate. 

Following a surprise reunion last July through the double release of “Aura” and “Nanaman,” IV OF SPADES presents Andalucia as the full realization of their creative rebirth. “We needed to prioritize ourselves and our relationship first before working on a new project while we weren’t okay,” the multi-awarded band shares in a press statement. “It would’ve felt meaningless if we hadn’t fixed our bond before returning to making music.”

Co-produced by the Aura act with Brian Lotho and Emil Dela Rosa, Andalucia features twelve tracks that traverse genres and emotions while maintaining the band’s penchant for introspective songwriting and subtle sonic experiments. Leading the record is the explosive focus track “Monster,” a vibrant yet gritty rock anthem that fuses retro influences with modern edge. Other highlights include “Aura,” the first song the band wrote together after reuniting; “Nanaman,” featuring Blaster Silonga on vocals; “Suliranin,” an escapist anthem that invites listeners to leave their worries behind and eventually lose themselves; and “Konsensya,” a crossover tune with ‘90s alt, indie, and Britpop influences.

The chart-topping band explains, “Thematically speaking, we talk about things in life: flaws, people, and topics that often aren’t discussed openly. It’s more fun now because we have more songs. The direction is clearer, and the process is more collaborative.”

In making Andalucia, IV OF SPADES approached production with spectacle grounded in authenticity. “We wanted a sound that we could play live,” they share. “The production is ambitious, so we started by jamming the songs before recording them.”

After years apart, the band found their chemistry intact, perhaps stronger than ever. Their creative process was guided not by ego, but by intuition and respect.

Behind the music, moments of simplicity reminded them why they started making music together in the first place. “What truly matters are the small things. Eating together. Whoever’s late buys the coffee. Sometimes we’d turn off the aircon, so we’d all be sweating while recording.”

The release of Andalucia coincides with the band’s sold-out December 12, 2025, concert at the Mall of Asia Arena, with December 13 recently added due to overwhelming demand. Presented by Karpos Multimedia, these shows will feature IV OF SPADES performing new material for the first time alongside reimagined classics—a celebration of their journey and their future.

ANDALUCIA track list:

1. Tara
2. Monster
3. Paru-paro
4. Nanaman
5. Konsensiya
6. Tamis ng Pagkakamali
7. Aura
8. Karma
9. Tangerine Boulevard
10. Kabisado
11. Rewind
12. Suliranin

IV OF SPADES’ new album, Andalucia is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.