Upcoming: Road to 22

01/21/2019 09:21:22 PM

Some kid is turning a year older, and what's the best way to celebrate a birthday than having a birthday gig?

Upcoming: Pastilan Dong! "Gadilaab" Album Launch Party

01/21/2019 09:53:58 PM

Known alt-rock band Pastilan Dong! is set to release its third album in five years, and it will be on a format most old school kids would relate.

Free Concert Problems

01/07/2019 08:58:00 PM

Isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit hindi umuunlad ang Pilipinas ay ang pagiging cheapskate ng mga tao nito. Dahil aminin man natin o hindi, masarap ang libre. 

PlayBack: UNIQUE – The Grandma Tour Live

01/07/2019 02:07:12 PM

The year 2018 saw one young man emerged from the shadows of his old band and transformed himself into a heck of a new person. It was a series of shocking events leading to his evolution as a musician, I must say.

After breaking away from IV of Spades, Unique Salonga exposed his talents elsewhere under Kean Cipriano and OC Records; making him the top-tier of the singer-songwriters at his age. Truly, that made him living to his namesake. Hype then followed the shadows of this wonder kid, leading to his own solo album and his solo concert that raised eyebrows of many, including yours truly.

Curtain Call: TRUMPERTE

11/13/2018 01:40:45 AM

In the time of political correctness, comedy must be the one thing that is hard for anyone to do. Well, unless you are thick-skinned enough to withstand any form of bashing (not even criticism).

The Scene Around: Liwa Art Collective

01/08/2019 04:23:11 PM 

It was a summer in December as Seamulat staged one weekend full of aesthetics and advocacy in Liwa, San Felipe, Zambales.

The Scene Around: TEETH Bar Tour

01/10/2019 03:19:26 PM

A staple rock band during the 90s, Teeth waged a comeback of sorts last year in a series of bar tours in the country, specifically, Angeles, Cabanatuan, Dumaguete, and on the majority of the bars in Metro Manila.

Flick ReView: Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap

01/08/2019  01:14:46 PM

Screenshot from the film's official trailer. Obtained via SPOT.ph

Ay, 'de puta, ang ganda naman ng pelikulang ito.

I Stan No One

01/10/2019 02:44:37 PM

2019 na. May mga bagay na hindi na dapat pa nauuso mula last year. At ito, ang isa sa mga halimbawa ng mga trend na dapat namatay na noong a-31 ng Disyembre, taong 2018: Ang mga dapat diumanong pakinggan na mga OPM band.

PUNYETA NAMAN OH.

The Scene Around: Prelude To 28

01/06/2019 11:25:40 PM

One of the surprising plot twists that took place in the past year was pulling off (FINALLY!!!) a birthday gig. Yes, it took place after being stuck on the shelf for three years.

I initially made thoughts about organizing a birthday party in my own way in 2015 but to no avail. A year later, I was this close to booking bands and venue – until I realized that I don't have the budget to execute everything, I withdrew everything. The same thing occurred in 2017. 

On a random night in August 2018, I was approached by one of the newest young peeps in the prod scene. Karen, who manages At The Back MNL, offered a deal that I almost refused – to organize the much-wanted birthday party of my life. 

The Scene Around: Pepe Smith Rock Fest

01/05/2019 02:45:30 PM

It was a first Saturday of the month of June 2018, and the stage was set at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City as the Pepe Smith Rock Fest finally pushed through after months of long delay. It is first known that this tribute concert was then moved to a later date when this guitarist of Juan Dela Cruz band suffered a stroke in late 2017.

The Scene Around: It's Time! The Paranoid City Farewell Gig

01/05/2019 09:30:14 PM

It was the final Saturday of 2018, and we have seen a lot of breakups and demises for the said year. Hell, we even noticed bands like Rob and The Hitmen, Run Dorothy, and Kamara retire from making music – be it permanently or just temporary.

Makati's Festival of Lights gets a magical touch from Disney!

01/05/2019 11:08:27 PM

It is undeniable that some of the biggest places this Christmas season are theme parks showcasing magnificent icons and displays; attracting the general public to lurk around and serving as an alternative to the usual malls and other hangout spots around the metropolitan.

The Scene Around: END OF AN ERA

10/31/2018 05:16:35 PM

It's sad that one of the notable venues in the arts scene has come to a close; and by the end of the month of September, we saw its last hurrah.

The Rundown Slam: WWE TLC 2018

12/28/2018 10:43:49 PM

Photo credit: Still Real To Us

It was a rough year for the World Wrestling Entertainment, with the product seemingly went from bad to worse in nearly every pay-per-view (PPV) event – including WrestleMania. And its last gig for the year titled TLC is the last resort to redeem themselves after a year that saw Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega taking NJPW to the stratosphere, plus an independent wrestling show ALL IN sending a strong threat in the competition.