Lenka, Two

Didn't get to catch the Aussie singer perform live in Manila this week? No worries, you can still enjoy the upbeat tunes on Lenka's aptly-named second album. The romantic "Heart Skips a Beat" and "Two" are great feel-good songs that are perfect for your road trip playlist! (Hint: There's a long weekend coming up!)

Sheng Belmonte, Gigil

Dance to the fun pop tunes of Sheng, known for her stint on Pinoy Dream Academy 2 and as the voice behind Gloc-9's hit single "Walang Natira." She now makes her debut as a solo artist with the head-bopping title track of her album, "Gigil"--which will have you daydreaming of partying on the beach again!

Stephanie Dan, Love To Love Acoustic

If you're a fan of cover songs, you'll love Stephanie's laidback renditions of songs like Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" and Katy Perry's "Firework." Check out her fun music video for Jessie J's "Price Tag"! You'll enjoy singing along with her to practice for your next videoke sesh with the gang!

Opera Belles, Opera Belles

Don't think this trio is just another girl group. These clasically-trained opera singers form the first Filipino pop opera group which covers modern hits like Taylor Swift's "Love Story," Paramore's "The Only Exception," and Christina Aguilera's "I Turn To You." This is definitely a CD your parents would also appreciate listening to in the car during family trips!

Pupil, Limiters Of The Infinity Pool

Calling all Ely Buendia fangirls! Immerse yourself in his vocals--and some alternative rock--with his band Pupil's third album. The song "TNT" is a classic OPM pop ballad, while the single "20/20" is a New Wave-inspired tune that will make you go on a trip down memory lane on cold, senti -ber nights.

Ajka, Undefined

Feel like staying in for some "me" time? Kick back to the jazz fusion tunes of Ajka, a female-fronted band that won last year's Nescafe Soundskool competition. If you like to groove to bands like Up Dharma Down and Sinosikat?, you'll dig Ajka's songs "In Denial" and "Tanong Lang."

U-KISS, Bran New Kiss

The wait is almost over for K-Pop fans! U-KISS's newest mini-album will be released locally on October 22, but in the meantime, you can enjoy their R&B-infused pop hit "0330." Play it on repeat when you're in the mood for danceable (Korean) boy band songs.

Mark Alain, Mark Alain

The former Frio band member (who's hot, needless to say) released his debut album this year. Tracks like "Sa Piling Ko," "Loving You," and Blusang Itim's theme song "Maghihintay," make it the perfect pre-big date pampakilig soundtrack.

Letter Day Story, Breakaway E.P.

You can also rock out to the new album of another Nescafe Soundskool winner. This band brings to mind foreign pop punk acts like Yellowcard and Fall Out Boy, but with a distinctly Filipino flavor. Listen to the song "Save Me" when you're feeling lovesick over that hot blockmate or coworker you've been crushing on.

J. Cole, Cole World: The Sideline Story

For some club-worthy jams, check out the chart-topping album of Jay-Z's protege, American rapper J. Cole, which will be available in local music stores this month. Play "Can't Get Enough" when you're chillin' and drinking with your barkada at home, or dance to the beat of the R&B hit "Work Out" with your man, to get into the mood.