THIS WEEK’S TOP PRIORITIES
Hilary Duff
Holiday Things (EP)
The 5-track project showcases a festive mix of freshly penned original songs and reimagined seasonal classics. Leading the release is the focus single, “All You Want For Christmas Is Me,” which will drop alongside an official music video.
Focus track: All You Want For Christmas Is Me
Emei
Regularly Scheduled Program
Emei’s new track highlights her signature theatrical style and deeply emotional storytelling. Driven by an immersive, cinematic soundscape and her captivating vocal performance, the release offers listeners another compelling look into Emei’s vivid and imaginative artistic universe.
Jude York
Afternote
TikTok sensation, songwriter, and producer Jude York makes a bold return with his latest single, “Afternote.” The self-produced track delivers a sleek, synth-pop punch while retaining the signature theatrical flair that defines his artistry. Hailing from Toowoomba, Queensland, Jude’s profound musical background stems from his upbringing as the son of opera singer Liza Beamish. His career has steadily evolved from sharing stages with his mother and honing his live skills in jazz bars to capturing national attention during his breakout performance on Eurovision Australia Decides in 2022.
DROPPING THIS WEEK
Various Artists
Nobody Wants This Season 3 (A Netflix Series)
The new Netflix series companion album brings together a diverse collection of powerhouse artists, featuring tracks from global pop icon Miley Cyrus, country standout Bailey Zimmerman, alongside emerging talents like Cameron Whitcomb and STELLA LEFTY.
Focus Track: Meagan Moroney – Say When
Kita Alexander
Back To Sydney
Blending acoustic folk with soft pop-rock elements, ‘Back to Sydney’ serves as a deeply nostalgic anthem that questions whether home is a geographic location, a specific person, or simply an internal feeling. The track captures the emotional tug-of-war of returning to your roots. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Kita shares: “Anyone trying to be anything is usually told to leave Australia because it’s too small of a pond here. But there was always this frustration and energy inside of me that wanted to rebel against that idea. This song is me listening to that feeling and coming back home.”
KANGDANIEL
Blue
Fresh off his recent appearance at the ROK Army Festival, KANGDANIEL has surprised his fanbase by dropping a brand-new single recorded before his military enlistment. The new track, titled “BLUE,” delves into the delicate chemistry between two people who share an undeniable, intuitive spark but find themselves hesitant to openly voice their feelings.
BRIE
SIREN
Following the self-acceptance of “SPICE,” BRIE takes a darker turn with “SIREN,” blending Dark Pop and whimsical R&B with a story rooted in feminine rage. Inspired by the sirens of Greek mythology, the song explores what happens when women stop softening their anger, pain and intensity to make others comfortable. Built around the line “pain knows no beauty like a siren born,” this track is less about rage for rage’s sake and more about owning emotions that women are often taught to suppress. Dark, eerie and intentionally unsettling, it also taps naturally into the Halloween season.
Heidi Montag
Hottie Hypnosis
The playful anthem seamlessly mixes flirtation and fantasy with a heavy dose of unapologetic confidence. Throughout the track, Heidi steps into her magnetic charm, effortlessly captivating onlookers. Driven by catchy hooks, cheeky songwriting, and an energetic attitude, “Hottie Hypnosis” serves as a bold, glamorous celebration of beauty and self-control that is quintessentially Heidi Montag.
COMING UP NEXT
OCT
30 Oct: Radio Free Alice – What’s In Between (album)
30 Oct: Omah Lay – Clarity Of Mind Extended (album)
NOV
4 Nov: luv – wabi-sabi (album)
19 Nov: Various Artists – Grand Theft Auto VI (album)
Ashe
Stop The Wedding!
Ashe’s single “Stop The Wedding” hit a major milestone last week, racking up 39.6 million user-generated content (UGC) views.
The sudden surge in popularity is driven by a viral social media trend where users utilize the track as the background audio to share personal stories and call out major relationship red flags.
Mac Miller
Cinderella (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Mac Miller’s track “Cinderella” is experiencing a massive resurgence across Southeast Asia, gaining significant traction on both TikTok and Instagram.
The classic song has successfully crossed over to music streaming platforms, consistently climbing the official Spotify charts in both the Philippines and Malaysia. Driving this viral momentum is a massive social media trend centered around high-energy Jedag Jedug video edits, which have already been featured in over 364,000 user-generated clips.
ARTISTS ON TOUR
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
SIMPLE PLAN
21 November: Idea Live Arena, Malaysia
22 November: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
25 November: Araneta Coliseuem, Philippines
27 November: Tennis Indoor Senayan, Indonesia
28 November: Gedung Jatim Expo, Indonesia
BRUNO MARS
13, 14, 17 & 18 April: National Stadium, Singapore
24 & 25 April: Rajamangala National Stadium, Thailand
15 & 16 May: Philippine Arena, Philippines
