A Filipino-American singing or recording the Tagalog romantic ballad of an Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artist is perhaps not really surprising. What is remarkable is a full-blooded American singer ...

Pinoy movie soundtracks: a marriage of local music and cinema. These original songs from recent years successfully underscore the emotional beats of its films, making both the song and the movie ...

Noel Cabangon and I fondly call each other “friendship.” Just like his songs, he is so likable. Noel has a way of endearing himself to you with his warmth and unpretentious ways. For two years now, my ...

From reimagining a beloved childhood game to the wild patterns in its aesthetic, “Shagidi” is BINI’s way of delving deeper into Filipino culture by getting in touch with what is seemingly a mere hobby ...

Here are a few OPM Christmas songs which are perfect for celebrating Christmas under the new normal. As a predominantly Christian country, the Philippines is known for one of the countries which have ...

The cast of 'Ang Larawan' singing OPM songs in the car Source: Facebook Inspired by "Carpool Karaoke" from "The Late Late Show with James Corden," the cast of the musical film, ‘Ang Larawan’ sings OPM ...

When I think of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), I think of the harmonic disco tunes of Manila Sound, the sappy rock of the ’90s and early 2000s, and the high-octane rap music being blasted in patok ...

On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon podcast this week, the trend “Normalise using Filipino songs on travel videos” has gone viral on social media, with content creators—both Filipino and ...

Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda believes that Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is alive and well, citing Filipino songs and artists among the most streamed on Spotify, according to a recent ...

It may sound like a cliché but it’s true. “To do a Tagalog song has always been a dream for me,” said Nicole Scherzinger, the former Filipino Pussycat Dolls member, in a recent virtual interview. The ...