Bradley Simpson drops debut single “Cry At The Moon”

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Bradley Simpson has released his highly anticipated debut single “Cry At The Moon”- available everywhere today via Insanity UK and Sony Music Entertainment.

“Cry At The Moon” was cowritten by Bradley, Andrew Wells, Anthony Rossomando, and Jordan Asher Cruz aka “BOOTS”.

“Cry At The Moon started in LA early on in the writing process for the album with Anthony and Andrew. I knew I wanted to draw on influences I grew up on, we spent the first 2 hours of the session listening through bands we loved, lots of Queens of the Stone Age and Raconteurs. As the melody for the chorus came together, we built around that.  It was exactly how I wanted to move forward with the sound of the album, and it opened the writing process for me. CATM became the catalyst for that sound as it went on a bit of a journey. I met Boots a few months after, and we decided to do the entire album together. We went back in on CATM, made some tweaks to really pull it in line with the rest of the album as CATM always felt like the song to introduce everyone into the world with, I genuinely can’t wait to play it live!”

Watch the Wiz directed music video for “Cry At The Moon” HERE.

Bradley, best known for his role as singer, songwriter, and front man of British band The Vamps, commands a massive fanbase, already with multiple chart-topping albums in the UK. At just 28, Bradley's transition from band front man to solo artist is driven by his personal song collection, signaling an exciting new chapter in his career.

Bradley will preview songs from the upcoming album and make his solo performance debut of “Cry At The Moon” on a sold-out run of headline shows this Spring in the UK, Europe, New York and Los Angeles.

Bradley is currently working his debut album to be released soon.

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Bradley Simpson’s “Cry At The Moon” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment/Insanity UK.

SB19’s Josh Cullen and breakthrough rapper Al James join forces in “Yoko Na”

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P-Pop star Josh Cullen and prolific rapper Al James come together in “Yoko Na,” their collaborative new single released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Lyrics-wise, “Yoko Na” expresses the words left unsaid in the middle of a relationship fallout. It acknowledges how a kind of love that was once full of life and promises could suddenly fall apart even after trying one’s best to stick it out until the very end.

The song bears the hallmarks of a summer anthem, thanks to its infectious rap verses from both artists, an inescapable chorus, and a vibrant arrangement that blends modern hip-hop and R&B sensibilities with emotional flair.

Brian Lotho, who co-produced the track with Josh, captures the essence of the lyrics with steely defiance, adding an extra layer of authenticity by injecting unique elements such as the sound of bottles shattering, tables flipping, and other little sonic details that evoke irreparable brokenness.

“Well, Yoko Na is like the product of a soul-baring session with my producer, Brian Lotho,” Josh Cullen explains. “For this particular jam, we traded cliched love stories with messy, real-life situations that ordinary people encounter on a daily basis: the frustrations and struggles from past relationships, and somehow confronted it with a more mature take. It's a song that's raw, honest, and straight from the heart.”

The partnership came to fruition after realizing that Al James’ style of laid-back rapping somehow fits the demo that Brian and Josh have been working on for months. Josh admits that he mustered the courage to ask the viral hitmaker to be part of the track despite the short notice. Luckily, Al James said yes and sent his verse a few days ahead of the deadline.

When asked about how Al James is as a collaborator, he said nothing but praise for the Pa-umaga act.

“He’s very chill. He submitted the reworked track ahead of time and recorded his parts in less than an hour. I really admire his level of professionalism. After that, we just bonded instantly and went on a food trip.”

Josh Cullen and Al James’ “Yoko Na” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Japan ranks as top leisure travel destination for Filipino travellers: Visa study

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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has published its most recent Green Shoots Radar study[1]. This quarterly report analyzes consumer sentiments across various sectors, such as financial services, commerce, and travel. The study reveals a surge in travel frequency among Filipino travelers. According to the data, 24% of surveyed Filipino respondents have traveled overseas for leisure or business purposes in the past year. This trend aligns with a broader travel resurgence across Asia Pacific, with 37% of those surveyed reporting overseas travels within the same period.

Japan emerged as the top leisure destination for Filipino travelers, with 32% visiting in the past year. Singapore (22%) followed by Hong Kong (21%) and Thailand (18%) were the next most popular destinations. For business trips, Singapore led the list with 25%, followed by Japan (23%), and the United States tied with Hong Kong at 18%.

Filipino travelers prefer to book flight tickets directly from the provider’s website (44%). Among those respondents who booked their accommodations through Online Travel Agencies and paid the full amount upon booking, using credit cards is the most popular payment mode (41%), followed by mobile/e-wallets (28%).

Jeff Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines, said, "As cross-border travel gains momentum in the Philippines and the region, we have a significant opportunity to maintain visibility throughout travelers' journeys. This involves being present during destination searches and bookings, using Visa cards on travel apps for smoother transactions, and engaging consumers with authentic travel and shopping content to create a secure and seamless digital payments experience for everyone, everywhere."

The future of travel remains promising, with 65% of Filipino respondents planning overseas leisure travel in the next 12 months. The top three leisure destinations intended in the next 12 months are Japan (38%), followed by South Korea (29%) and Singapore (16%). For business travel, Japan (19%), Canada (13%), and South Korea (12%) are the most likely destinations.

According to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions 2023 study[2], majority (89%) of Filipino travelers used credit (44%) and debit (39%) cards when travelling, for the benefits of cards’ wide acceptance (56%), accepted at ATMs (49%), and ability to be used both online and within apps (43%).

Visa’s most recent Consumer Payment Attitudes 2023 study[3] data also reflect cards as the preferred mode of payment when travelling, where 25% of surveyed Filipinos use credit or debit cards online and 21% use via swipe or insert when traveling overseas.

[1] The Green Shoots Radar survey was conducted online in 14 markets covering more than 8,000 respondents, including 500 consumers in the Philippines in January 2024, towards male and female respondents aged 18-65 with a minimum household income of PHP 12,000.

[2] The Global Travel Intentions Study is the largest and longest running global consumer insights program from Visa, which surveys travelers across continents on their travel journey and payment behavior. The study was conducted across April-June 2023 to more than 1,000 Filipino respondents.

[3] The Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study was conducted in Oct-Nov 2023 via online interviews with 1.000 Filipino consumers across the country with a demographic mix of ages (18-65), genders and income levels.

Double The Thrill, Double the Fun! Buy 1 Take 1 AVITA ESSENTIAL Laptop for P16,000 only!

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Take advantage of the Avita Essential Laptop Buy 1 Take 1 promo for P16,000 only, from April 1 to 30, 2024.

Get ready to elevate your productivity and entertainment. From tackling assignments and presentations to streaming your favorite movies and shows, the Avita Essential Laptop is designed to handle whatever life throws your way. It is powered by an Intel Celeron N4000 along with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Its basic colors look even more exquisite, being uniquely surrounded by cloth-like fabric. Moreover, it comes with a free laptop backpack.

Don’t miss out on this incredible offer and run to CHERRY Stores located at SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Marikina, SM Fairview, SM Bacoor, SM Southmall, and Robinsons Manila.

Follow @cherryphofficial on Instagram and Cherry Philippines on Facebook for more exciting announcements.

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Summer Heat is On! HONOR drops 4.4 Sale with up to 60% Discount on Your Dream Gadgets!

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HONOR Philippines just dropped its biggest 4.4 Summer deals on Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Shop44Sale_PR), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Laz44Sale_PR), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONOR_TikTok44Sale_PR)! 

Up to 60% discount on select HONOR devices await HONOR fans from April 1 to 8, 2024!

 

“This is the chance for all our HONOR fans to treat themselves. A whopping 60% discount on top of vouchers is up for grabs! Start the summer season right with your dream device on your hand,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

 

HONOR Devices that have the biggest Price Drop

 

HONOR X6 will be priced for only Php 3,000 from its original Php 6,990 price tag. Enjoy 50MP Triple Camera and a 5000 mAh battery that can last you for days without charging!

 

The iconic and viral HONOR X9a 5G is getting a Php 3,000 price drop. During HONOR 4.4 Summer Sale, you can get it for just Php 13,990 from its Php 16,990 SRP! Same goes with HONOR 90 Lite 5G – from Php 12,990 down to just Php 9,990! And the cherry on top? If you buy either HONOR X9a 5G or HONOR 90 Lite 5G, you will also be getting a FREE HONOR Bluetooth Speaker!

 

Checkout the wide array of products HONOR Philippines is offering and its corresponding exciting deals! From the viral X Series smartphones, irresistible tablets and laptops to the high-end HONOR Magic5 Pro 5G!

 

All these and more when you shop from April 4 to 8, 2024 on Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Shop44Sale_PR) and Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Laz44Sale_PR), and April 1 to 8 on TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONOR_TikTok44Sale_PR)!

 

For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR's social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.