Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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City pop, the genre that inspired the Manila sound in the mid-1970s, and the timeless threads that connect them—ALYSON unpacks it all in this episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes.

From tracing the influence of Japanese city pop on OPM classics to celebrating how the Manila sound continues to inspire today’s music, the band explores the roots of our local soundscape and why bringing back its relevance feels so important now.

In a conversation rich with insights, drummer Marcus Mababangloob dives into the surprising ties between city pop and popular Tagalog tracks, while keyboardist Easel Manes reflects on how Manila’s unique rhythm shaped OPM as we know it.

Catch this deep dive into OPM’s sonic legacy with ALYSON, streaming exclusively on Spotify and YouTube.

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