Bruce Springsteen’s Protest Anthems: From Minneapolis to the World
The tragic death of Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the hands of ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during January’s immigration enforcement sweep…
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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Blonde on Blonde Revisited: Bob Dylan’s Magnum Opus Turns 60
Nada Surf’s ode to Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde captures exactly how I feel about the landmark album—a refuge from the restlessness of…
New Year’s Eve in the ’90s: A Childhood Revisited
This year, I finally accepted the fact that I’m old. Yep, 40 effing years old! To put it in perspective, I’m now as…
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…
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…