THIS WEEK’S TOP PRIORITIES
ROSÉ
new trick
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ has officially dropped her latest solo track, ‘New Trick,’ launching alongside a major partnership with Apple. The rollout began with the pop star fronting the promotional campaign for the newest iPhone, which prominently features a teaser snippet of the song. Alongside the audio release, the track’s official music video—helmed by celebrated director Dave Meyers and filmed completely on the new device—has also made its debut. The song was crafted during a writing trip in New York City, where ROSÉ reteamed with Amy Allen, her co-writer on the global hit ‘APT.
MILEY
Bass Persuades (album)
Pop superstar Miley has officially dropped her highly anticipated 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, marking her debut release under Atlantic Records. To prime her fanbase, she surprised listeners with the early drop of the ‘Bass Persuades Remix’ on Monday, September 14. The album’s launch is accompanied by a brand-new music video for the focus track ‘Let’s Get Married’. Fans can also catch her live when she returns to the stage this October, featuring special guest performances from the art-punk band Model/Actriz.
Focus track: Let’s Get Married
Teddy Swims
Perfect Man
Fresh off a historic streak, Teddy Swims is back with ‘Perfect Man,’ the newest single from his forthcoming album. Fans who caught his powerhouse Coachella mainstage set earlier this year will remember him debuting ‘Mr. Know It All,’ and this latest track promises to keep that momentum rolling. It comes on the heels of a monumental year that saw Swims complete a sold-out global tour, nab his second Grammy nod, and watch his mega-hit ‘Lose Control’ skyrocket past 5 billion streams worldwide.
Say Now
Met My Match
Marking the beginning of a fresh creative chapter, British girl group Say Now has returned with ‘Met My Match.’ Serving as the lead single from their highly anticipated debut EP, the track was penned and executive-produced by Brit Award winner PinkPantheress, signaling a major international milestone for the rising group. The launch builds on the massive momentum of their viral sensation ‘Supermarket,’ which has racked up over 306 million views across social media platforms.
DROPPING FOR THE WEEK
luv
hora
Paving the way for the highly anticipated arrival of luv’s debut full-length studio album, ‘wabi-sabi’ (scheduled for release on November 4, 2026), this vibrant pre-release single showcases the Japanese group’s signature whimsical production style. The track functions as an inspiring anthem centered on embracing grand ambitions and maintaining a forward momentum. It has also gained major visibility as the main theme song for the Kantele television drama Zetsubou Dekinai Otoko.
Moon Sujin feat. GANGGA
patience
The digital single ‘patience’ delivers a lighthearted yet confident blend of Pop and R&B, focusing on the importance of pacing a relationship rather than rushing into romance. Grounded in the philosophy that good things come with time, South Korea’s Moon Sujin balances romantic chemistry with firm emotional boundaries. Indonesian artist GANGGA joins the track to provide a contrasting male perspective, resulting in a compelling cross-border Asian collaboration.
COMING UP NEXT
SEPT
25 Sep: Cara Delevigne – Not Normal (album)
25 Sep: Nessa Barrett – Tough Love (album)
25 Sep: Tinashe – Popstar (album)
25 Sep: SAMUI – ส่าย (Say Yes)
OCT
16 Oct: Rachel Chinouriri – I think I spoke too soon (album)
30 Oct: Maple’s Pet Dinosaur – Child’s Play (EP)
30 Oct: Radio Free Alice – What’s In Between (album)
NOW TRENDING
Dua Lipa
Training Season
A tremendous wave of momentum is surrounding Dua Lipa’s hit track “Training Season,” sparked by a viral manifestation trend that took off over the summer following the pop star’s wedding. Driven by fans hoping to actualize their own goals, video creations utilizing the song’s audio track have rapidly surged past 157K to date.
Green Day
Last Night On Earth
Green Day’s timeless track ‘Last Night on Earth’ is officially taking over Southeast Asia! The song has been a permanent fixture on the Philippine charts all week, with Indonesia and Malaysia quickly following the trend as fans flood TikTok with beautiful local covers and aesthetic lyric art. The viral charting moment aligns perfectly with the punk-rock icons’ latest cinematic venture—providing the soundtrack for the film ‘Nimrods: A Green Day Comedy,’ headlined by breakout star Mason Thames alongside Mckenna Grace.
ARTIST ON TOUR
CHARLIE PUTH
14 October: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines
BENSON BOONE
02 November: The Star Theatre, Singapore
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
10 & 11 November: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
13 November: Philippine Arena, Philippines
19 & 20 November: National Stadium Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
22 November: Jakarta International Stadium, Indonesia
BRUNO MARS
13, 14, 17 & 18 April: National Stadium, Singapore
24 & 25 April: Rajamangala National Stadium, Thailand
15 & 16 May: Philippine Arena, Philippines
