Rick Price and Morissette put a new spin on the classic ballad “Heaven Knows”

Australian singer-songwriter and producer Rick Price teams up with Filipina pop sensation Morissette on the 2020 version of “Heaven Knows.”

Released on Valentine’s day, the classic ballad is rearranged with a fuller sound and a more contemporary touch. “The original recording of Heaven Knows is basically piano and voice only,” the award-winning Rick Price discloses. “The new version is a duet and has a full band added with lush strings and background vocals. It was such a delight to record and I can’t wait for you to hear it.”

Morissette, on the other hand, gave the previous iteration a different spin with her adept and powerful vocals. The Asia’s Phoenix, who happens to be a Wish 107.5 Hall of Fame awardee, stayed true to the song’s enduring message of romantic longing, while making sure to deliver a transcendent performance. “Working on this track, RP and I kind of agreed that we didn't want to make the verses predictable, but to keep the chorus singable and heartfelt,” the Akin Ka Na Lang songstress shares. “He also allowed me to put my own flavor and twists into the melodies.”

Eric Chou captures the Filipino audience with “Room For You”

Over the past few years, Taiwanese superstar Eric Chou has achieved mainstream success in major Mandopop markets in the region.

With a string of multi-platinum albums and hit singles that consistently topped streaming charts, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter has been anointed by the Taiwanese media as the “king of lovelorn people”—a title bestowed to the renowned balladeer for his masterful interpretation of emotionally affecting songs.

Spotify’s Disney Hub Now Available in SEA, HK & TW

Disney lovers will always have a friend in Spotify. From 21 January 2020, Spotify listeners in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam will get to experience the magic of Disney on the dedicated Disney Hub.

Spotify Wrapped 2019 Revealed: December Avenue is Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist in the Philippines, First Local Act to Top the List

December Avenue

Today Spotify, the world’s most popular global audio streaming subscription service, is officially revealing “Wrapped.” This annual end of year campaign announces the leading artists, albums, songs, playlists, and podcasts that defined how 248 million people around the world listened to and discovered music and podcasts in 2019. 

Spotify can reveal that December Avenue is the Philippines’ most streamed artist this year. This is the first time an artist from the Philippines has taken the top spot on Spotify’s annual Wrapped Most Streamed Artist list. Rounding out a huge year for December Avenue, the band recently appeared on the first Asia-made Spotify Holiday Single, ‘A Perfect Christmas’ alongside Jose Mari Chan and other OPM stars.

Spotify teams up with Jose Mari Chan and Tatak Pinoy All-Stars on First Asia-made Holiday Single

What is Christmas in the Philippines without Jose Mari Chan’s beautiful holiday songs ringing throughout the nation? Today, Spotify has partnered with this legendary crooner and some of the hottest OPM artists to deliver an early gift under the tree; a fresh rendition of his 1990 classic “A Perfect Christmas”. Available exclusively to stream on Spotify,  “A Perfect Christmas” sees Jose Mari Chan teaming up with Ben&Ben, December Avenue, I Belong to the Zoo, Julie Anne San Jose and Moira Dela Torre who each bring their own unique sound to the track. The Single will feature on Spotify’s Paskong Pinoy playlist.

“We are thrilled to be working with Jose Mari Chan and these talented OPM artists for the launch of Spotify’s first Asia-made Holiday Single. Christmas is one of the biggest cultural moments in the Philippines and we want to celebrate it with our listeners,” says Kossy Ng, Artist & Label Marketing Lead, Spotify, Southeast Asia. She adds, “We kick-started 2019 with a relaunch of our flagship OPM playlist Tatak Pinoy and we’re excited to end the year with yet another big OPM moment, which is a testimony to our continued support of the thriving local music scene!”

Spotify’s annual Premium holiday offer is here!

Back once again by popular demand! It’s the holiday offer that will help you listen to music like  “Christmas in our Hearts” and “Pasko na Sinta ko” and “All I Want for Christmas” ad-free: it’s the global Spotify Premium holiday offer.

Beginning today, Spotify is offering the first three months for just ₱149 to eligible free users who subscribe for Premium through select mobile operators via the Spotify website -  https://www.spotify.com/my-en/premium/. Alternatively, get three months free if you subscribe directly with a credit card on the Spotify website. Both offers are only available to those who have not subscribed to Spotify Premium before.

And for a limited time only,  Spotify is also offering three months for just ₱129 to eligible users who have tried Premium before but ended their subscription for whatever reason - that means you pay for only one month of Premium and the next two are on us. The three months for ₱129  offer is available from today through December 31, 2019. Note: This offer is not available to users who ended their Premium subscription after October 19, 2019.

Spotify Unveils Year In Music 2017

Spotify reveals its annual Year in Music showcasing the top artists, albums, tracks, and moments that defined 2017 and made it an exciting year for music fans from all over the world.For starters, Spotify dubbed June 13 as this year’s Most Musical Day, which had the highest number of users streaming their favorite tunes.

Ed Sheeran is the most streamed artist of 2017 globally, and remains as the most streamed artist on Spotify with 45 million listeners monthly. His latest album ÷ (Divide)is the most streamed album worldwide with 3.1 billion streams, while ‘Shape of You’ is the most streamed Spotify track of all time with over 1.4 billion streams.

10 Creative Ways to Use Spotify …other than listening to music

Spotify is not just for creating playlists. Listeners worldwide have used creative ways to express themselves through the streaming service—from revealing a crush, to breaking up with someone, to ordering bacon and eggs (sunny side up, of course). 

Here are 10 unconventional ways people are using Spotify playlists to communicate whatever is on their minds and beyond: