Unfamiliar with the local music scene? Here is OPM Music Central to start you off. Society's music habits have undergone drastic changes in terms of genre, form, and even commercialization. Rock bands saturated the Philippine airwaves in the past two decades. The same cannot be said about the 2010s, where more solo acts have come out of their shell while local groups have incorporated unheard-of techniques into their craft. Music is everywhere, and it's just waiting for an audience to embrace it. OPM is alive and well, you just have to look for it.
Some news around the local music scene
From indie alternative to hip-hop, these rising bands represent a local music scene that is alive and kicking
"Visually, this three-membered group (managed by Callalily's Kean Cipriano) will already tickle your curiosity with their strong retro aesthetic...."
"This band's heartwrenching vocals were the first thing to convince us that this folk band is worthy to be put in the spotlight...."
"Soaring vocals, rich instruments, and heartwarming lyrics—This band will surely spark a cozy yet passion-filled flame in you...."
Read MoreThis young OPM artist is our pick for the OPM artist for the month of June.
"....is a Filipino musician and singer-songwriter. He began his career as vocalist and original frontman of IV of Spades and later pursued a solo career. In 2018, Salonga released his debut single, Midnight Sky, under the label of O/C Records of VIVA. In the same year, Salonga released his debut album, Grandma...."
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