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…
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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