Math rock and pop? Gabba knows how to mix it better than anyone in the Philippines.

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To appreciate every minute of your life more, spend the next 5 minutes with Filipino folk group Munimuni and their recent single dedicated to “Time”.

Filipino indie-pop group We Are Imaginary celebrate their 10th anniversary with a new video aptly titled “Dekada”.

On “Whatever That Was”, She’s Only Sixteen merge pop sensibilities with sonic ambition, and they sound current and fresh while wandering off into unexpected places.

On “Humanidad”, Dong Abay reflects on contemporary social issues with the unassuming wisdom and wit characteristic of his previous solo releases.

Having heard Jess Connelly’s recent works, you might start thinking the best R&B these days comes from Manila.

With a looser but more sophisticated take on ‘90s riot grrrl, the Cebu-based quartet rumbles to a rewarding chaos of blistering guitar riffs, infectious energy and incredible playfulness.

In method and intent, Bea Fabros’ brand of soul adds spunk to the band’s remarkable playfulness, elevating their new record “Natural Selection” into a more sonically adventurous beast that it already is.