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SINGER-SONGWRITER Minh has returned with his latest single Gossip – slick, grown and unapologetically unfiltered. A razor-sharp pop confessional, Gossip turns drama into art, capturing the bittersweet thrill of sharing stories that are not about you. Inspired by a real-life friendship breakup that blindsided him, Minh channels the sting of betrayal into a song that is catchy, clever and brimming with attitude. In Vietnamese culture, as in many others, gossip is a guilty pleasure everyone indulges in especially when they are not the target. Minh leans into that paradox. He knows it is toxic and hurtful, but still finds it entertaining. With a wink and a smirk, Gossip dances on that fine line between pain and play, truth and theatrics. The track moves with the rhythm of actual gossip – tense, thrilling and dangerously intimate. “This song was me not caring anymore, taking back my power. Yeah, I like gossip. So what? People love to shame others for being messy, emotional or loud. But everyone gossips. If you say you don’t, you’re lying,” the artiste shared. Gossip marks a bold new chapter in Minh’s artistry – written in late 2023, it was the first time he allowed himself to write with complete, unpolished honesty and it changed everything. Before its release, Minh teased Gossip at festivals, including the Tomato Music Festival and Hozo Music Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok Music City in Thailand and Carnival Fever in Taichung, Taiwan where it quickly became a crowd favourite.

One Piece ’s new ending theme o Punks made for mosh pits, mirror selfies

FRESH of successful singles and international collaborations, Filipino band Lola Amour has released its sophomore album Love On Loop, led by the focus track With You . At the heart of the record is With You , a shimmering, heartfelt cut that captures the joy and vulnerability that define the album. Across eight tracks, Love On Loop dives into love in all its phases, from first crush to heartbreak to those inevitable romance relapses, bringing to life stories that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. The album also highlights cross-cultural collaborations, including New Zealand artiste Riiki Reid (One Day from a string C HAMELEON Lime Whoopiepie (CLWP) has just dropped Punks , the official new ending theme for One Piece’s Egghead arc. This is not your typical anime ballad. It is quirky. It is wild. And it absolutely slaps. With its glitchy “Piipapii papipo” hook, sugar-rush chorus and chaos-pop production, Punks is a sonic uppercut – a song made for mosh pits, mirror selfies and late-night internet rabbit holes. It is CLWP in full form: genre-breaking, joyfully unhinged and proudly unpredictable. Even the cover art joins the madness, featuring Egghead’s Dr Vegapunk trapped in a CRT television, mashed up with CLWP’s candy-coloured visuals in a retro

futuristic fever dream. “I never imagined I’d be in charge of a One Piece ending – I was honestly shocked, like, why us?” said Chi, the artiste behind CLWP. “I’ve been watching the anime and reading the manga for ages, so it made me incredibly happy. It’s such a beloved series all over the world, so I felt a huge responsibility but because we were chosen, I made sure to enjoy the process like we always do, while keeping that futuristic ‘PipaPipo’ feeling and raw human emotion in mind.” Directed and edited by a CLWP member, the music video is a DIY sugar-rave of brain-bending visuals – somewhere

Punks ’s album artwork.

between a sci-fi dive bar and a neon candy store. The official non-credit version of the One Piece ending is also now live on the anime’s YouTube channel – a must-watch for fans who want the full Punks experience, no distractions. With a fast-growing global fanbase, an unmatched visual identity and a brain full of musical curveballs, CLWP is a rising force you’ll either love instantly – or never forget. Maybe both.

Filipino band Lola Amour releases Love On Loop album

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Away) and Japanese collective Kokoro of Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe. These features expand Lola Amour’s reach beyond borders while staying firmly rooted in its Filipino identity. Produced in collaboration with international hitmakers Hyuk Shin and Cuurley, Love On Loop seamlessly blends homegrown charm with global sensibilities. With this release, Lola Amour pushes its artistry, experimenting not only with sound but also with storytelling. While rooted in its signature funk-pop style, the album ventures into new genres and moods, capturing the fun, longing, hurt and unforgettable moments that love

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activities fan engagements, Lola Amour has been making waves online and on the ground. To celebrate the release of its sophomore album Love On Loop , the band lit up a billboard in New York’s iconic Times Square. With Love On Loop , Lola Amour continues to cement its place as one of the Philippines’s most exciting bands, building on a year of viral moments, sold-out shows and cross-border collaborations that have introduced its music to audiences across Southeast Asia and beyond. and

Love On Loop album.