What I listened to in a year of excitement, disappointment... and both at the same time. Featuring music from the Beths, Chloe Parché and Tomoo.

How engaged should we be with the back story to appreciate an album? Featuring music from Not for Radio, Sam Fender and Hearts2Hearts.

As Filipinos recover from a series of typhoons and earthquakes, here's where to give help—and what else to keep in mind.

When in doubt, seek the Scandinavians. Featuring music from Swan Lee, Jeon Somi and Olivia Dean.

Discussions of mental health tend to shut out folks with neurodevelopmental disorders. This should never be the case.

And also, please don't call me a performative male. Featuring music from the Beths, CMAT and Broken Social Scene.

How can a Filipino cover be much more painful than the English original?

Another corruption scandal captures the Filipino imagination. Another opportunity to squander, as always.

In an attempt to go global, the "Raining in Manila" boys risk sounding too cool to be liked.

A more downbeat playlist to reflect two weeks straight of rain, and then some. Featuring music from Tomoo, Project Yazz and Felivand.

The singer-songwriter dips into the past for his debut collection of timeless romantic sentiments.

Everything feels one-way in the end. Featuring music from Mariya Takeuchi, Baby Dont Cry and Yutori.

Ely Buendia's label covering the Eraserheads' biggest album is an interesting exercise. If only we were ready for it.

And now, once again, framed differently, my K-pop origin story.

Also, how dare I tell you what "cozy" should be. Featuring music from Oh My Girl Banhana, ablume and Ruby Ibarra.

The P-pop pioneers' sincerity carries their musically expansive new EP.

The more time you have with someone, the less time you actually have. Featuring music from Oh My Girl, Nia Nadurata and the Beths.

A new feature begins with this Filipino folk classic that's approved for funerals.

It can be a good pop record. It is a good pop record. But, for better or worse, SOS can be surprisingly hesitant about it.

You will notice the same things happening over and over again. Featuring music from Doechii, Sobs and Suyen.

Some thoughts after the Filipina teenager served up a Cinderella run in international tennis.

When the "nation's girl group" sets out for international stardom, who gets left behind?

Talking about gatekeepers is more fun than talking about being numb. Featuring music from Vanessa Mendoza, dwta and New Buffalo.

Sometimes it feels I'm too old to enjoy new bands. But sometimes you need multiple listens.

A couple of bright spots in a really bad month. Featuring music from BB Girls, Niki Colet, and Eliza & the Delusionals.

Another Plaka Note doubleheader, this time on albums elevating what some call "typical" Pinoy musical fare.

Despite the odds, GFriend carved a space for themselves and became one of Korea's biggest girl groups.

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