Tag: BINI

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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It’s Not Just in My Head: Parasocial Bonds in Fandom Culture

Parasocial relationships aren’t new—but in today’s fandoms, they feel closer than ever. This piece explores the comfort, confusion, and quiet power of caring for someone you’ve never met.

P-Pop Pride: ALAMAT and G22 Shine on Billboard Philippines Cover

Read the cover story by Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines here. I won't dwell too much about the cover and the article itself because...

BINI: Eight Voices, One Defining Sound

I first heard of BINI the way most people probably did—through Pantropiko. The sound bites. The dance challenges. The snippets from TikTok that came and...

BINI renews contract with ABS-CBN in time for their 4th year and what lies ahead

BINI dubbed the 'Nation's Girl Group,' recently renewed their contracts, extending their stay with network ABS-CBN and Star Music with a promise of new...

P-Pop Idols as Underdogs: Steadfast Rising Stars with Relatable Struggles

In the vibrant landscape of the music industry, few genres blend talent, perseverance, and cultural pride as effectively as P-Pop, the Philippines' unique contribution...

From Doomer to BLOOMer: My Unexpected Journey into the World of P-Pop

I recently discovered a term that defines people like me who usually judge pop music or believe that modern pop music has become repetitive,...