2020 has not been kind to us. We are faced with a grueling pandemic, economic downturns, and several natural calamities. And they don’t show any signs of stopping. While COVID-19 vaccines show to be promising, it’s quite uncertain for the Philippines to get its hands on it, given its stature in the world. Aside from that, recent studies show that there will be at least … Continue reading The 10 Happiest Songs, According to Science
Are you a fan of British electro-rock, comic books, games, VR, and otber multimedia? You get the best of all worlds with Dead By Midnight (DMB). Dead By Midnight is an English alternative and electro band that fuses comics and graphic novels, film, music video, web series, VR, games, immersive concerts in one fan experience. While music is their main forte, their storytelling and design … Continue reading Dead By Midnight: Rockstars and Comic Book Superheroes in One
I have never been more excited about Mindanao’s music than after discovering Luis Rabat. While only releasing three songs to this date, he has been one of the few artists whom I believe have great potential to make it to the top. His songs are easy-listening, danceable, relatable, contemporary while maintaining to be on the range of at least three generations (Gen X, Millennials, and … Continue reading Listen to Luis Rabat Before the World Does
I discovered Luis Rabat through one of my musician friends, but the world has yet to know and listen to his spellbinding tracks that are worthy of worldwide recognition. Technology has made it possible for a lot of artists to create their music for a little fraction of what they’re earning. The emergence of DAW Recording Software like Ableton Live and Propellerhead Reason also paved … Continue reading Luis Rabat, an Undiscovered Gem in Indie Pop
“Whether we like it or not, people will only care about the outcome of our hard work, not the process. I wanted my sound to match my personality and aesthetics.” – Paul Ramirez Continue reading An Interview with Paul Ramirez
Top pop stars Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are joining in the array of singers, actors, musicians, and personalities who are stepping up in the current pandemic’s scare and uncertainties. Aside from bringing their fans an update on their current situation, both singers also released their single “Stuck with you” via Youtube to support a good cause. The music video’s online income via the video-streaming … Continue reading Watch Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck with U” Music Video
So, how does a musician exactly make money? They make it mostly through royalties (if the song they composed is used and sold commercially or is being remade by another artist), advance payments (if they’re under a record label, selling merchandise, and the most important one: playing live. Playing live becomes the backbone of their artistry not only because they get to showcase their songs … Continue reading Spotify Announces Artist Fundraising Pick. Fans and artists, Here’s how you Donate and Get Donations
Today marks the 22nd day of quarantine in most cities in the Philippines. According to our incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte, it will be extended to April 30 because our country is not yet on its peak of coronavirus-infections. We hope that it reaches it shortly after the Mass Testing starts (on April 14). Many of us luckier ones are in the comfort of our homes, … Continue reading Watch your Favorite Female Pinoy Rock Vocalists Sing “With a Smile,” Quarantine Style
Fans will be delighted that Gerard way, frontman of My Chemical Romance just uploaded 4 unreleased tracks on Soundcloud. He announced on his official Instagram account 2 days ago. “Who knows if some of this stuff would have ever come out,” he said, bespeaking of the current discernible uncertainty our world has come to be. His short but stirring message on Instagram exemplifies what the … Continue reading Listen: Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance Gifts us with 4 New Tracks
It’s been more than a year when they announced that Maine Mendoza is set to have a musical project under Universal Records. I was stunned, for I’ve seen what Maine’s singing capabilities are. Why would she yearn to release an album despite her limitations in the musical front? Non-Singers with Recording Contracts It has been commonplace in the Filipino entertainment industry to bank on phenomenal … Continue reading Maine Mendoza Joins the Clique of Phenomenal Non-Singing Stars to Release an Original Single
I have a lot to talk about the relationship between music and politics, and I tell you, I already started a 3-paragraph essay about it, but it departs from my main topic, The Strokes. HELL YES! The Strokes are united once again! Just a few hours before this blog post was published, The Strokes performed at Bernie Sanders’ Political Rally and made a big announcement. … Continue reading The Strokes just Announced their New Album + Four New Songs (Watch/Listen)
As expected from our favorite boy Unique, his recently released music video for Bukod Tangi, which is directed again by himself, is whimsical and quirky. It is the first OPM music video to explore the VR/360° type. If we turn and movie our phones, we see eight Uniques, clad in different suits and glasses, with one whose hair is messy. Unique was also in charge … Continue reading Unique’s Bukod-Tangi Music Video is a 360-Degree Whimsy
