The Long Road to the Rock Hall: Warren Zevon’s Quiet Masterpieces
More than two decades after his passing—and three decades after first becoming eligible—Warren Zevon has finally taken his place in the Rock and…
Author: Daniel Aloc
Daniel is an avid lover of music and films. While most people his age would spend their leisure time playing online games, he enjoys creating playlists and movie lists. Daniel has also written opinion pieces for various publications. He studied Political Science at Adamson University and is currently an associate at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. He would never say no to a cold beer!
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Paul Thomas Anderson Goes Political All the Way — Viva la Revolución!
Paul Thomas Anderson has outdone himself once again. With One Battle After Another, he’s surpassed the firepower of There Will Be Blood, Boogie…
40 Years, 40 Songs
When I was younger, birthdays were a big deal. Friends would come over, and we’d spend the day getting drunk, free from the…
Nostalgia Alert: Five Pinoy Rock Albums Turning 30 This Year
1995 was a year of tragedy and celebration for Filipinos — from the execution of Flor Contemplacion in Singapore to the infamous Kuratong…
Datu’s Tribe at 30: Still Rocking an Committed to the Cause
History teaches us that not every musical group can stand the test of time. This could be due to various reasons, from financial…
For the Love of Beer and Filipino Indie Music: A Playlist
Beer and music always go well together, like cinema and popcorn, Bonnie and Clyde, Harold and Maude—okay, I’ll stop there! Depending on one’s music…
Preview: Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Balete” set to run until Peasant Month in October
Since its establishment in 1987, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) has presented hundreds of critically acclaimed productions that promote Philippine culture and history. This year,…
A Quick Guide to the 45th Manila International Book Fair
Book lovers have once again gathered at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City as the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) returns for…
Turning 39, and 39 Books That Have Shaped My Life
“I knew right there, in prison, that reading had changed forever the course of my life. As I see it today, the ability…