The Rundown Slam: MWF Maki-Wrestling 'Wag Matakot

05/31/2018 02:49:26 AM

Since its reboot, the Manila Wrestling Federation continues to roll with new stories to tell as they positioned themselves as the new alternative theater spectacle in the country today.

And three months since changing guards and seasons, MWF was back at the grounds of University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City for its second show titled “Maki-Wrestling, 'Wag Matakot” on 27 May 2018. It was a Sunday evening filled with action and fun a bit fresh from its maiden event named Kasaysayan.

UDD Fan Kuno?!

06/06/2018 08:41:23 AM

Hindi ako fan ng Up Dharma Down – o mas pansinin bilang UDD. At malamang aaminin ko rin na hindi ko ganun kagusto ang musika nila, maliban sa mga iilang mga kanta na naririnig ko ng ilang beses mula noong sumikat sila (and to be fair, magaganda sila – sapat para maging bahagi ng playlist ko).

Upcoming: R/IndieMusicPH 2nd Anniversary

06/05/2018 01:30:59 PM

Meanwhile, online community group IndieMusicPH is on its second anniversary, and nothing better to celebrate such milestone by staging a gig on a gig-packed Saturday this June.

The Scene Around: Summer Noise

05/22/2018 11:23:30 PM

It was six months ago when The Rest is Noise staged a Yearender show much earlier than anyone else in the gig scene. The program lasted for 14 hours and featured 22 musical groups and has drawn massive raves inside the packed Century City Mall. Imagine starting out with IV of Spades and end with Autotelic during that fateful and blockbuster Saturday.

The Scene Around: Sisikat Muli Ang Araw jam party

05/23/2018 10:35:28 PM

It's been a long while since I made a decision to ditch the concept of me writing my insights about the gigs I attended. However, with the month of May turning out to be a memorable so far, I couldn't let some of these nights of times passed by without me blogging about it. After all, I have been recuperating from a lot of interpersonal fights.

PlayBack: Brisom – Siglon (music video)

05/31/2018 02:01:17 AM

Barely half-a-year since launching its first single off their upcoming album, Brisom has unveiled a new single earlier this year to back Balewala's success. And three months later, they unveiled its music video.

Flick Review: Citizen Jake

05/31/2018 12:56:21 AM

From Citizen Jake's Facebook page

The motion picture revolves around the life and times of Jacobo Herrera Jr., a teacher based in Baguio City who's once known as a political blogger but slowly lost his sanity and turned himself into a psychopath without him knowing it. 

Upcoming: OPM Lives 61

06/04/2018 02:57:26 PM

After missing the month of May, OPM Lives On at saGuijo once again!

Na-JR Smith ka, dre?

06/02/2018 11:01:48 AM

Ito ang nangyari: wala nang limang segundo ang natitira sa fourth quarter, nai-tabla na sa isang free throw ang talaan ng mga puntos, nagmintis sa pangalawa yung kakapmpi mo at nasaktuhan mong nakuha ang bola – na sobrang crucial sa punto noon.

Ano ang gagawin mo? Hahanap ka ba ng espasyo at tatawag ka ng timeout? O magti-tip in ka o follow-up na layup o short-range na jump shot para makaiskor at either mapwersang tumawag na timeout ang kalaban o maghimutok na lang kung 00.0 na ang nasa timer?

O uubusin mo ang oras, na akala mo ay lamang kayo ng isa?

The Rundown Slam: PWR Wrevolution X 2018

05/22/2018 01:03:37 AM

The Philippines' premier wrestling promotion just have their fourth season ended with a bang, and that's of course the biggest show they have to offer called Wrevolution X. Ten matches are scheduled for Sunday's gig, with most of them comprised of stories that has been driving PWR for nearly an entire year.

But the question: did they deliver the goods after weeks of months of buildups and breakdowns?

The shouldn't be Curious Case of Unique Salonga, IV of SPADES, and its Fandom

05/16/2018 02:26:52 PM

It was a shocker in summer; the massive displays of 'wows' and awes in mostly disbelief. After months of speculations and turmoils in the process, pop band IV of SPADES has announced the departure of their vocalist Unique Torralba Salonga. The young kid was also known for being the group's rhythm guitarist – and perhaps the second (if not first) most popular guy among the quartet aside from lead guitar player Blaster Silonga.

Upcoming: saGuijo 14th Anniversary

05/31/2018 01:39:48 AM

SaGuijo, the known cafe and restaurant in Makati that provides awesome homegrown music, is celebrating its 14 years of existence. And annually, they staged a special evening containing some of the biggest acts in local music scene, with  a wide array of cocktails and delectables to compliment them all.

Sila Na Naman?! (NBA Finals Na! E Ano Ngayon? v. 2018)

05/29/2018 06:12:32 PM

Photo from Bleacher Report

So... NBA Finals na ulit ngayong darating na Huwebes ng gabi (Biyernes ng umaga, oras sa Pilipinas) at live ito mula sa Oakland, California. Oo, Game 1 na.

Eh ano naman ngayon?

PlayBack: Apoc – Piyesa Ng Makina

05/16/2018 12:12:54 PM

Apoc's second single off the album Loob Ng Kabaong is one of the songs that can make many people relate to it. Piyesa Ng Makina is such a heavy gritty work despite the bit lesser frequency of expletives. 

Upcoming: Marc Abaya Red Bleeds To Blue Tour

05/22/2018 05:02:17 AM

In a rare showing, RadioManila Productions will stage one of their upcoming events in the famous music bar in Katipunan as they kick-off Marc Abaya's first single as a solo act.