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MANILA --  Offshore Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a five-part documentary series.The docu-series, which chronicles Offshore Music&#x27;s journey as a Filipino record label in the indie and underground music spaces, is set for release on YouTube. It will feature archival footage, candid interviews, artist testimonials, and behind-the-scenes storytelling about the label, the management team, the artists, and the community that it has fostered all these years.Since its establishment in 2026, Offshore Music has maintained an artist-first philosophy, a commitment to creative authenticity, and dedication to cultivating artist communities. The docuseries shows the indie label continuing to push boundaries in music production, vinyl culture, branding, and artist development.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779432515436OMPH 10TH ANNIV A.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Handout</div>As Ely Buendia, Ffunder and CEO of Offshore Music, puts it, “Managing to last this long and being able to do what we want and being true to our principles definitely makes it sweeter.”Pat Sarabia, A&amp;R director of Offshore Music, adds, “We like to push artists that introduce something new and interesting to the local music scene. We don&#x27;t use online following or stream count as criteria to sign an artist. We listen, determine the artist&#x27;s positioning in the landscape of the scene, and build from there. We encourage them to hone their craft by providing feedback, cultivate connections within and outside our network, and support their (sometimes) crazy ideas.”The five-series documentary opens with Episode 1: One Vision, One Product, which will revisit the label’s humble beginnings through a roundtable discussion among board members. The first episode will explore the label’s founding vision and its decision to champion vinyl records at a time dominated by digital streaming, a move that would later become emblematic of the label’s commitment to authenticity and artistry.Offshore Music general manager Audry Dionisio reflects on the label’s ethos throughout the years. “We always put the artists’ creativity and music first before anything else. I think we’ve shown the industry that it’s possible to have fair contracts and collaboration that benefit both the label and the artist.”Other highlights in the docuseries include Episode 2: Championing Artist Growth, which chronicles the label’s pioneering roster and the trust-building process, and Episode 3: Board Member Reflections, which takes viewers behind the curtains to discuss strategic decisions, financial risks, and emotional sacrifices involved in sustaining an independent label. Both episodes will arrive in June and July.Last but certainly not least, the legacy documentary will feature perspectives from Offshore Music artists and the label’s future plans through Episode 4: Artist Stories and Episode 5: The Epilogue, set to drop in August and September 2026.Across the series, Offshore Music also confronts long-standing misconceptions about record labels while highlighting the importance of empathy, fairness, and collaboration in artist management.“The reality is that it’s not a glamorous job,” Sarabia admits. “It involves a solid system, lots of communication, and interpersonal connections for it to work.”Apart from the challenges and setbacks, the documentary also emphasizes the key milestones in the record label’s history, from pioneering vinyl releases to forming strategic partnerships with global companies, all while upholding their integrity. Some of the landmark achievements shown in the series include the first pressing of the Ultraelectromagneticpop! vinyl and building an internationally recognized roster with acclaimed recordings and releases.After a decade of championing Filipino creativity, Offshore Music remains driven by the same passion that inspired its beginnings.“We’re just avid fans of music and will continue to contribute to the betterment of OPM,” Buendia affirms.Dionisio remains optimistic and excited about the future of Offshore Music as seemingly teased in the trailer of the documentary. “Audiences can look forward to more interesting releases, genuine content, and a growing community of like-minded creatives.”

Offshore Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a five-part documentary series.

Offshore Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a five-part documentary series.

Offshore Music to mark 10th year with five-part docuseries

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Offshore Music to mark 10th year with five-part docuseries

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Published May 22, 2026 03:37 PM PHT

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