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New Boutique Label EARDRMS Aims to Put Filipino Music on the Global Stage

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<p>A fresh force is emerging in the Philippine music scene, and it’s set to make the Filipino music shine even brighter!</p><p>Boutique record label <strong>EARDRMS</strong>, founded by creative-business pioneer <strong>Edge Pamute</strong> and musician-producer-director <strong>Jay Ortega</strong>, promises to transcend first impressions. While some may assume it focuses solely on electronic, dance, or house music, the label is designed to cater to all genres.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763717625692Edge bio.JPG" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>“What we greatly position ourselves as are purveyors of immaculate taste, and impeccable sound. To us, that is what is of utmost importance. It’s part of our ethos. We are about the culture, and the movement that proliferates great music. We are selectors of only the best of the best. And we dive into that with our first two album releases,” the founders explained.</p><p>EARDRMS draws from Edge’s influential early work with <strong>MYX</strong>, where he and <strong>Toti Dalmacion</strong> helped shape the rise of iconic OPM acts such as <strong>Eraserheads</strong>, <strong>Rivermaya</strong>, <strong>Bamboo</strong>, <strong>Up Dharma Down,</strong> <strong>Sandwich</strong>, and <strong>Chicosci</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763717655649Jay bio.JPG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div><p>Jay, meanwhile, boasts a rich musical legacy with bands like Gnash, DRT, Apartel alongside <strong>Ely Buendia</strong>, as well as a solo career. He has also helmed major events and TV shows for <strong>ABS-CBN </strong>and <strong>GMA</strong>, including directing <strong>Project Runway Philippines Season 2</strong>. Together, Edge and Jay form a formidable partnership in shaping the future of Filipino music.</p><p>Their first release, <strong><em>X-Mas ClassiX RemiXed</em></strong>, brings together standout artists such as <strong>Vintageboy</strong> aka <strong>Dan Gil (Chilitees)</strong>, <strong>G</strong><strong>abriel Lazaro</strong>, <strong>Anunak aka Red-I, I-Dren Artstrong, silverfilter, Scrambled Edge, Jay Ortega, </strong>and <strong>Abdel Aziz</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763717675210Classix RemiXed and B2B.JPG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div><p>On the other hand, the special double album <strong><em>Back2Back Non Stop</em></strong> spotlights iconic names Toti Dalmacion and Manolet Dario in a nonstop mixed format, a first in the Philippines and possibly all of Asia. Both albums are limited edition, high-fidelity, direct-to-disc records.</p><p>For Edge and Jay, EARDRMS is more than a label—it’s a continuation of a legacy: discovering and elevating groundbreaking Filipino talent. The label also seeks to revive forgotten traditions, champion analog recording, and foster a new generation of artists through meticulous releases and world-class production.</p><p>Summing up their vision, the duo shared: EARDRMS aims to take Filipino sound to the global stage—because the world is ready, and Filipino artistry deserves to be heard at its highest, and purest form.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763717690230Xmas PreOrder.JPG" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@jayortega_hq </strong>and<strong> @edge_pamute</strong></p>

<p>A fresh force is emerging in the Philippine music scene, and it’s set to make the Filipino music shine even brighter!</p>

A fresh force is emerging in the Philippine music scene, and it’s set to make the Filipino music shine even brighter!

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Published Nov 21, 2025 06:40 PM PHT

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