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.
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.
A personal reflection on Gl4ddyy, the Bisaya rap-pop soloist whose impassioned verses and relentless drive helped me rediscover what P-Pop—and regional Filipino music—can sound like.
G22 isn’t just a girl group. They’re a force. With unmatched vocals, bold styling, and a clear message of Filipina strength, they’re finally getting the spotlight they deserve. From Musika to Filipina Queen, every release hits with purpose—and the fandom is only growing louder.
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.
From Dalawa to Walkie Talkie, KAIA’s music is a story of strength, sincerity, and persistence. This is a personal profile of how they became one of my favorite P-Pop groups.
I thought I was just a BINI fan. They opened the door to P-Pop for me. But it was ALAMAT that made me stay. Their music, rich with Filipino languages and cultural depth, resonated with my own experiences of migration and identity. This is a reflection on how ALAMAT's artistry and the Magiliw community helped me find a sense of belonging.
A work of fiction. Any similarities to real names, people, or events are unintentional.
Part 1: Zone G
Clarisse Mendoza didn’t like noise.
And concerts were nothing...
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...
