9 Songs You Absolutely Need To Hear This Week: HORI7ON, CORTIS, Hev Abi, fitterkarma, And More
From a new releases by boy groups HORI7ON and CORTIS to a collaboration between fitterkarma and Novocrane, here are the songs released in the past week that you need to listen to, as handpicked by the Billboard Philippines team.
We’re nearly halfway through the month of love this 2026 already and with that comes a new set of songs for you to listen to and fall in love with.
For the week of February 14, 2026, we were able to see take in a variety of releases that we believe deserve a spot on your playlists — from Valentine’s-ready singles from Clara Benin and Zack Tabudlo to impressive collaborations from fitterkarma and Novocrane, as well as Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry.
With that, here are nine songs that came out this week that you definitely need to tune in to, personally chosen by the Billboard Philippines team to complete your listening experience this New Music Friday.
Hev Abi – “HOMESCHOOL”
One of the standout tracks of Hev Abi’s new album MADUMING TIMOG is certainly “Homeschool.” As an authoritative anthem of his dominance over the Quezon City scene, the song carries the same heavy, trap beat that’s reminiscent of earlier tracks like “WELCOME2DTQ.” – Rome Saenz, Regional Music Writer
Clara Benin – “the one to blame”
After releasing her first single of 2026, “muscle memory,” Clara Benin drops another track brimming with vulnerability and emotion with “The One to Blame.” Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the song explores the words best left unsaid to someone who was once special, capturing the push-and-pull of weighing the positives and negatives of staying, holding on, and convincing oneself that moving forward is the only option. – Ralph Regis, Lifestyle and Culture Writer
Charli xcx – “Dying for You”
Pop auteur Charli xcx is no stranger to making chart-topping hits, yet her latest single off Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack, titled “Dying for You” is an intriguing addition to her discography. Blending the musical sensibilities of her earlier works (such as True Romance) with new cinematic touches, she’s boldly pushing the needle forward for other artists like herself as she marries music and film in an entirely new dynamic. – Gabriel Saulog, Lead Writer
fitterkarma, Novocrane – “Aswang Sa Maynila”
In the past year alone, fitterkarma went from underground indie rock favorites to being the band with the two biggest songs in the Philippines right now. And with their first release of 2026, the band shows no signs of wasting any momentum they’ve built.
In “Aswang Sa Maynila,” the genre-bending act starts their year off strongly, expanding their sonic palate once again by taking on a classic J-rock-leaning musical direction and joining forces with Kai Sevillano of Novocrane to top it all off. Released almost a year after fitterkarma’s breakout hit “Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II,” overall, “Aswang Sa Maynila” feels like full circle moment (especially, lyrically) and a strong start to the next chapter of the rising band’s musical journey. – Mayks Go, Global News & Events Photographer and Writer
Bleachers – “you and forever”
Kicking off a new era for his musical project, Jack Antonoff and the rest of Bleachers get down to their feelings with their latest single “you and forever.” The newly released track is the first teaser of their upcoming album, titled everyone for ten minutes, which is undoubtedly set to be another astounding addition to their already impeccable discography. Here’s to hoping we could hear it in the live setting very soon. – Gabriel Saulog
Knocked Loose, Denzel Curry – “Hive Mind”
When Knocked Loose unleashed their third album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To in 2024, they made it known not just how uncompromisingly heavy they could get and how they would always be unapologetic of whichever direction they took their music in.
Now, nearly two years since then, the Grammy-nominated American hardcore band has finally followed it all up with “Hive Mind” – a sizzling new single that enlists the aid of rapper Denzel Curry. Through and through, the new track is a signature Knocked Loose offering, complete with the band’s refined metal-infused sound and further elevated by heavy-hitting bars from Curry, tasty trap beats, and the first ever guitar solo in the band’s discography. – Mayks Go
HORI7ON – “Lunod”
Slowing down their tempo compared to previous releases, Filipino boy group HORI7ON has come out with their latest single “Lunod.” Here, the group match the tempo to a R&B beat, with heartfelt lyrics about drowning in one’s love. – Rome Saenz
CORTIS – “Mention Me”
2026 looks to be an exciting year for the rising South Korean boy band CORTIS. Their track “Mention Me” is all about the hype — a high-energy song you’ll love to play while locking in and delivering when it matters. It is featured on the soundtrack of the sports-comedy animated film GOAT, from Sony Pictures Animation.Think of this as the perfect soundtrack for the underdog and rising star — someone chasing greatness and be part of the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) conversations. – Ralph Regis
Zack Tabudlo, Nateman, Paul N Ballin, Robledo Timido – “Tunay”
In their latest and somewhat unexpected joint single, Zack Tabudlo, Paul N Ballin, Nateman, and Robledo Timido have shown what it means to be “TUNAY.” Here, the four-piece mix electric guitar riffs with a hip-hop beat for a catchy but confident anthem of pride. – Rome Saenz