Filipino DJs Going Global: The Artists Putting Philippine Club Culture on the World Map

When Manila Killa performed at Coachella in 2024, it marked a watershed moment for Filipino electronic music.

Across the archipelago's 7,641 islands, a generation of DJs and producers have been developing sounds that draw from both the global electronic music tradition and the rich musical heritage of the Philippines.

"The Philippines has always had an incredibly rich musical culture," says Rob Caudillo, one of Manila's most respected selectors. "We grew up hearing rondalla, OPM, and American R&B side by side. That fusion is in our DNA."