Song Review

Where to Start With P-Pop: A Listening Guide for Filipino Readers Abroad

I wasn't always interested in P-Pop. I once thought Filipino idol groups were simply imitating K-Pop. Then BINI's *Karera* found me during my physician licensure examination review, and ALAMAT introduced me to a different side of contemporary Filipino music. From childhood cassette tapes to listening on my commutes in Edmonton, here's a personal guide to discovering P-Pop, including the artists and songs I think deserve a closer listen.

The Spare Key

Lena has carried Mara’s spare house key for four years without ever using it. When an emergency finally forces her inside, she finds something small that makes her question everything she thought she understood about their friendship.
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Alas Dose by CALISTA – Song Review

I’ve listened to a lot of love songs. Some are grand and cinematic. Others are mellow and quietly aching. But now and then, a...

Oops My Bad by CALISTA – Song Review

It’s rare for a song to shift how you view an entire genre. CALISTA’s Oops My Bad did that for me. I used to think P-Pop...

Bongga Ka Day by CALISTA – Song Review

"Bongga Ka Day" is a classic hit from the band Hotdog, originally released in 1979. Since then, it has earned a place in Filipino...

ALAMAT’s ALAS Debuts Solo with ‘Don’t Play’ – First Impressions

I'm still just months into starting to follow P-Pop and am still overwhelmed by the energy and the great promise of this subgenre in...