Metroscene Mag - For the young, empowered & creative

If the early 2020s had a beauty uniform, it would look something like this: dewy skin, fluffy brows, a slick of lip oil, and the kind of soft brown liner that seemed to appear on every For You Page. The clean girl aesthetic was hardly without its merits. It championed skin health, understated elegance, and the appeal of looking effortlessly put together. But somewhere between the glazed lips and the endless variations of “your skin but better,” beauty began to feel a little too familiar. When everyone follows the same formula, individuality can become the first thing to disappear. For Kylie Celebre, the answer isn't another variation of the same look. It's a return to everything that made makeup exciting in the first place: graphic liners, unapologetic color, unexpected textures, and the freedom to turn one's face into a canvas for practically anything. Her work feels less like a beauty tutorial and more like an invitation to imagine. In a digital landscape that often rewar...

More than a collection of live recordings, ylona, so far. (live) revisits the songs that have accompanied Ylona from her formative years as a young performer to the artist she is today. Through fresh live interpretations of familiar tracks, the album allows Ylona to reconnect with music from different phases of her life, this time with a deeper understanding of herself and greater ownership of her art. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ylona. (@ylonagarcia) “It feels like a healing experience, and that means the world to me,” Ylona shares about the project. Revisiting the music she has released over the years brought back both beautiful and difficult memories: from the opportunities she once could only dream of to the pressures of growing up in the public eye and navigating expectations from both the industry and fans. “Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful for all of it because it’s given me the perspective and experience to take more control over m...

Fresh from a strong showing at the 2026 Awit Awards , where they took home Album of the Year and Song of the Year, and the Filipino Music Awards , where they won Alternative Song of the Year , Filipino band IV OF SPADES returns with “ Rollercoaster ,” a new single that explores the exhilaration of surrendering to the moment and embracing life’s unpredictable turns. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IV OF SPADES (@ivofspades) Released during the band’s US/Canada tour , “Rollercoaster” borrows from a colorful palette of sonic influences while retaining the inventive sensibility that has defined their previous work. A vibrant, psychedelic-leaning track , “Rollercoaster” integrates the rhythmic pulse of reggae with indie rock and Manila Sound sensibilities . It’s a buoyant, groove-forward song that veers away from the usual hit-making formula: carefree and laid-back, but brimming with summertime Infectiousness. The song evokes an open-road journey: window...

Filipino shoppers have another reason to make a stop at SM Mall of Asia. Malaysian fashion brand Christy Ng has officially opened its third Philippine store, bringing its lineup of bags, shoes, and everyday accessories to one of Metro Manila’s busiest shopping destinations. The new store opened on September 17, 2026 , marking another step in the brand’s growing presence in the Philippines. With locations now in SM Megamall, Bonifacio High Street, and SM Mall of Asia, Christy Ng continues to expand its retail footprint while introducing more Filipino shoppers to its mix of fashion, function, and accessible pricing. But for its latest Manila opening, the brand wasn't keeping things strictly business. A Store Opening With a Filipino Twist View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christy Ng Philippines (@christyng.ph) The new SM Mall of Asia location gives shoppers another physical space to explore Christy Ng's collections beyond the online checkout screen...