Can you believe there’s only a quarter of 2024 left? Here are the songs, shows, and entertainment that helped us reach September.
3 months left in 2024 and so much has happened. Amidst the chaos, however, we can all find comfort in great new music, innovative new shows, and other media that help us escape from the existential horrors of this life, even just for a while. NYLON Manila Picks once again brings to you our selection of entertainment for the month:
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Album
“I love listening to Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet album because it offers a perfect balance of upbeat, catchy tunes and heartfelt ballads that fit any mood. Her authentic, relatable lyrics make me feel connected to her personal experiences, which resonate deeply. The variety in musical styles keeps the album fresh and engaging from start to finish. Sabrina’s smooth, emotive vocals elevate every song, creating an immersive listening experience. Overall, the album’s fun, yet reflective vibe makes it a go-to for both relaxing moments and when I need an energy boost.” – Gelo Quijencio, Multimedia Artist
“I know it came out in August, but it has been the only thing I’ve been listening to since September started. When Sabrina said, “’Cause no one’s more amazin’ at turnin’ lovin’ into hatred,” she was nothing short (n’ sweet) but real.” – Maria Sophia Andrea E. Rosello, Social Media Associate
“She’s just that iconic.” – Bianca Lao, Brand Associate
Lady Gaga’s Harlequin Album
“Composed of mostly covers and tracks featured on the Joker 2 movie, Harlequin harkens back to Gaga’s jazz era but with a more twistedly playful vibe fitting for the movie and her role. She devoured vocally, as expected, and proved once again that jazz really is one of her best genres. My favorite is The Joker, because I love hearing Gaga embrace a more rock sound.” – Rafael Bautista, Managing Editor
Wistoria: Wand and Sword
“In this magical series, a youngster who doesn’t seem to have any magic talent uses only his swordsmanship skills to work his way up in a magical institution (in a nation where magic is considered an absolute power) in order to reunite with his magical genius friend. Wistoria: Wand and Sword is still an intriguing series even though it hasn’t been able to overcome all of its issues. There’s a lot of potential, considering that it is on-going along with some great artwork as well as the fight scenes.” – Kurt Abonal, Fashion Assistant
GOING SEVENTEEN Episodes 112-113
“The Going Seventeen TRAP two-parter is one of the best horror/thriller GOSE episodes ever. It’s got everything good in a GOSE: an engaging story, SEVENTEEN getting scared, the members getting to show off their detective and survival/FPS skills, and more. It’s clever, comedic, and thrilling to boot. I rewatched it like five times this month.” – Nica Glorioso, Features Writer
Set It Up
“As someone who is a sucker for romcoms and briefly just got off a Glen Powell phase after watching ‘Anyone But You’ and ‘Top Gun Maverick’. ‘Set It Up’ was a feel-good, breath of fresh air, and I was quite the fan of the chemistry between Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell. For anyone looking for some spice in the corporate life trope, Set It Up is a great movie to watch! 🙂” – Bianca Lao, Brand Associate
Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory
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— Fully Booked (@_FullyBooked) July 25, 2020
“This book is just so good. I love how experimental each entry in the collection is. The reader experience stays fresh throughout the pages and it’s just plainly well-written. It comes from the creator of BoJack Horseman, which is evident in the absurdist nature of the stories. I also like how there’s a mix of narratives that are very direct to the point in what is being said and some more ambiguous stories where the reader can interpret it in so many different ways and appreciate it on many different levels. Overall, it’s nearly a perfect book. I could literally talk about it for hours.” – Maggie Batacan, EIC
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