The Scene Around: Byaheng Mahiwaga – The Bloomfields 20th Anniversary Show

11/30/2024 04:43:05 PM

Strangely, if Wikipedia is right, The Bloomfields should be 22 years old by now. But I guess, we will not count the two years that the pandemic has robbed us. So, we shouldn't be surprised at all, huh?

The Scene Around: Now & Then - The Orange & Lemons 25th Anniversary

11/29/2024 02:59:30 PM

Before we discuss how monumental this event became for the band and everyone who witnessed their silver jubilee moment, let's take a short look at some of the events in their recent era.

Around late September of 2017, pop-rock band Orange & Lemons made shocking waves through a surprise set at The Smiths Night at Mow's bar in Quezon City. Shortly after, their official reunion announcement became a massive resounding news story, considering they were gone for a decade – specifically, at the height of their ultimate peak of success as a band.

Nearly two months later, I saw the newly-reformed trio live at a gig at an Offshore Music gig staged in Route 196 – with Ely Buendia jamming with them on stage for 'This Charming Man.' 

Then, in August 2018, they mounted the Moonlane Festival with Gabi Na Naman Productions at Century City Mall in Makati City. That rainy Saturday evening didn't stop fans from the stormy star-studded lineup that includes O&L, along with other bands like Pupil, <s>andwich, Ithcyworms, Join The Club, We Are Imaginary, and Autotelic, among others. It was also one of the big shows I've worked on as one of the production staff.

Then came the first press event I attended for them in May 2019 as the Bulacan-based act launched 'Pag-Ibig Sa Tabing-Dagat,' their first single off their budding all-Filipino album La Bulaquena which was eventually launched three years later. 

Amid trips of the love van, which was supported by many and, at one time, marred by a viral controversy, Orange & Lemons soldiered on for the ride and thus, made it to their Silver Anniversary through a one-of-a-kind concert titled Now & Then. 

Paper Satellites release newest EP 'Onodera'

11/15/2024 05:17:20 PM

Indie pop act Paper Satellites just released its first record in two years, and it featured all-Filipino tracks as part of their collaboration with BABYBLUE.

Newsletter: The Bloomfields mark 20th year with the release of psychedelic new single “Get Up”

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The track is written by band members Rocky Collado and Lakan Hila

Ahead of their highly anticipated 20th anniversary show this month, The Bloomfields have dropped “Get Up,” a new single that the band originally wrote in 2019.

Newsletter: Orange & Lemons releases music video for “La Bulaqueña,” starring Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo

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The award-winning Filipino band will also be staging their 25th anniversary concert next month, featuring rarities and hits from their four-album catalog

Newsletter: Orange & Lemons to celebrate 25-year milestone with a major concert

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Filipino pop-rock band Orange & Lemons are staging a one-night concert to commemorate their 25 years of unforgettable musical journey. 

The Scene Around: The Pop Shoppe Beach Camp Indie Fest - Lilystars Records 16th Anniversary

05/03/2024 02:33:35 PM 

It's hard to actually write something these past few days. With all the job hunting and the side-hustles both up and running, this guy struggles to make time and usually winds up staring blankly at this document for so long.

Newsletter: Sugar Hiccup, Wolfgang alums form alt-rock supergroup The Mellow Dees, releases debut single “Lamán”

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Unlikely collaborators Melody del Mundo (erstwhile singer for Sugar Hiccup), Wolf Gemora (former drummer for Wolfgang), and guitar whiz Robin Nievera (who’s now chosen to go by the mononym Nievera) have put out new music together as The Mellow Dees. 

Parasouls wax nostalgic of teenage past on debut EP

11/12/2021 01:30:43 PM

Power pop trio Parasouls has released their debut EP, Drifters, Dream Makers, under Lilystars Records.

Newsletter: Filipino-Australian artist Bryan Estepa sparkles with newfound exuberance on 6-track EP, Back To The Middle

10/12/2021 10:28:26 PM

Author's Note: Bryan Estepa has finally released an album.

Two years since the relase of his sixth sutio album, the Fil-Aussie singer-songwriter returns with Back To The Middle, his new EP under Lilystars Records. Know more as the Estepa talks about this record and the new original tracks listed under them.

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Newsletter: Hya, Alfa Join Alessandra de Rossi-helmed AWOOO Records

10/12/21 10:07:57 PM

Author's Note: Alessandra de Rossi re-enters the music scene.

Famously known for her acting roles, ADR has launched her own music label AWOOO Records last September. This comes after the reissuance of her record, as well as directorial debut earlier in the year. Know more by reading below.

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Paper Sattelites release new song, "Towns"

01/24/2021 02:13:29 PM

Paper Sattelites welcomed the new year by being part of a record label, and a new single as the first result of them all.

Bryan Estepa releases new song 'Trick Off The Light' featuring Josh Pyke as collaborator

01/18/2021 05:33:21 AM

Bryan Estepa kicked off the year with a spankin' new single off a collaboration with a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Pyke.

Lilystars Records brings the holiday cheers in new compilation album, In Reverie

12/20/2020 09:32:24 PM

Even in this toughest time, Lilystars Records aims to bring the festive warmth of Christmas to its music listeners with the release of IN REVERIE, A Lilystars Christmas Compilation. 

Them Bloody Royals goes back to 80s synth-pop era with new song 'We Children of the Night'

11/08/2020 03:39:36 AM

Them Bloody Royals brings out the glory days of the 80s synth-pop through their new single titled “We Children of the Night.”

The Midnight Greetings releases debut single "Youth"

10/23/2020 10:17:28 PM

The Midnight Greetings has finally taken off in the music scene. 

The solo bedroom pop project of Kyle Maraton has released his debut single Youth via Lilystars Records. This song is now out on various platforms worldwide. 

Dustybuns releases new song, "Seasons"

10/21/2020 07:08:35 PM

Dustybuns has released its second single under Lilystars Records.

The Gentle Isolation pays tribute to obscure pop acts through new song, Sound Waves

10/21/2020 06:40:51 PM

The Gentle Isolation just made a revisit into the memory lane and released a new song after so many years on the shelf.

Kubra Commander joins Lilystars Records; releases new track 'The Now'

10/12/2020 01:03:44 AM

After flaunting their series of additions, Lilystars Records has welcomed Kubra Commander to its roster of music talents.

Alessandra De Rossi joins Lilystars Records

10/11/2020 11:08:49 PM

Just when we thought Lilystars Records had a hot month of releases from their roster of talents, they just gained a star-studded addition in Alessandra De Rossi.