Amidst the growing popularity of the dark, late-night sound in the Philippines’ emergent scene, Alisson Shore’s blissful falsetto and sweet harmonies stand out amongst the crowd. A producer/singer songwriter in Manila, he identifies his style to be a mix of lo-fi R&B and futuristic pop, reflective of a blend of influences into which latest single ‘Watercolor’ fits perfectly. Shore uses his vivid songwriting ability to tell a tale of failed relationships and bad chemistry, using a painting motif to explore the “symbolism of two non-identical colors that when blended in, no matter how hard we mix or add/lessen, it just doesn’t seem to look or blend well.”

Performing under the stage name LONER, Lean Ordinario is an independent Filipino artist with an intriguing sound and a promising future. His recent single ‘autopilot’ evokes a darker mood fit for cold nights of solitude, with dreamlike tinkling pianos and sparse percussion taking a different path from his usual indie/neo-punk rock sound. The track builds the excitement for his LP entitled ‘no fidelity’, coming in the near future.

Born in Oman and now based in the Philippines, model and singer Jason Dhakal is a serious talent. With a penchant for smooth, contemporary R&B, he’s collaborated with Iloilo-based producer dot.jaime on ‘Night In’, a debut EP built for its own name: lonely, late-night feelings. Though he originally began his music career “accidentally” during a sleepover at his friend’s house, Jason Dhakal, at only 17-years-old, now offers an impressive sound full of sultry passion.

Jess Connelly is a household name in Filipino music and a rising star in the international scene. Commonly referred to as JCon, the singer specialises in delivering smooth and soulful R&B tunes, and has opened for foreign acts like Kehlani and Macklemore at their tour dates in her home country. Connelly often collaborates with some of Manila’s finest producers such as crwn, similarobjects, LUSTBASS and eyedress; despite her growing popularity, she continues to release her music as an independent artist and is passionate about promoting promising local acts to her fanbase. Building on the success of her track ‘Mine’ earlier this year, her latest single ‘On My Way Up’ is an ethereal banger, as she charts her ascendant status over distorted trap-infused production.