The OneRepublic Live Experience

06/16/2023 01:01:56 AM

I initially wrote a portion of this piece last March 2023. But due to a buttload of commitments in over two and a half months, it was a struggle to get back to writing (yup, that includes finishing this piece). I rarely attend large-scale music shows. That said, OneRepublic's live concert at the Big Dome was the first international concert I attended since Mike Shinoda in September 2019.

OneRepublic first came to my consciousness when they hit the Manila Contemporary Hit radio scene with their song with Timbaland (Apologize) in the second half of 2007, or during my first months as a college student. Little did I know that 16 years later, I would take a trip down memory lane.

As someone who rarely goes to arena concerts, seeing Ryan Tedder and the entire crew can be a mind-blowing experience like, "Really, you'll be seeing OneRepublic despite hearing very few tracks from them?"

The Dexcon Experience

06/15/2023 08:59:43 AM

Sometimes, I wonder whether I should be writing something about this event that happened nearly a couple of months ago, or not.

But for all we know, we have missed wrestling viewing parties – and I mean the real thing when people gather up and watch the shows together even if it's just at a sports bar, or any other regular venue. Hell, nothing beats the feeling of hanging around with friends and random people who share the same interest as yours that is pro wrestling. 

Newsletter: UPS PHILIPPINES RENEWS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DURING GLOBAL VOLUNTEER MONTH

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As part of the company’s annual Global Volunteer Month activities, employees from UPS teamed up with charitable organizations in Quezon City, Muntinlupa and Cebu to reinforce UPS’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves around the world. 

The Scene Around: F&D Sessions - SITTI Live at 19 East

06/11/2023  10:27:49 AM

The date was May 31, 2023. A rainy Wednesday afternoon ignited one of the worst traffic situations recently. Hell, it took me four and a half hours from my place in Marikina City to go to a music hall that's approximately 26 kilometers far.

Newsletter: Fra Lippo Lippi’s two-day concert in the Philippines, happening this week!

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Fra Lippo Lippi will be staging a two-day concert this week: The Theatre at Solaire on June 16, 2023, Friday, and the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on June 17, 2023, Saturday.

Newsletter: grentperez RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP 'WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER'

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Once again proving his endless versatility as an artist, rising star grentperez has released his highly anticipated EP ‘When We Were Younger’ and focus track "Stuck On You", out now everywhere via AWAL and Fast Friends. Fans can stream the new track and EP here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

Newsletter: Filipino newcomer Benj Pangilinan steps into the spotlight with debut single “Love, That’s Rare”

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Benj Pangilinan forges his own path in the music industry as one of Sony Music Entertainment’s newest recording artists in 2023. 

Newsletter: 88RISING X PORSCHE EMPOWER THAI ARTISTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

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In celebration of three decades of enduring passion in Thailand, Porsche has announced a partnership with pioneering global music and media company 88rising, to empower aspiring Thai artists to achieve their dreams. The two iconic brands will work together to provide a platform, #DreamsinColours, for up-and-coming Thai artists to showcase their music and embark on a journey to achieve greatness.

Newsletter: STEVE AOKI AND JJ LIN COLLABORATE ON ELECTRIFYING ANTHEM “THE SHOW”

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2x-Grammy nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer and DJ Steve Aoki, has joined forces with chart-topping international sensation JJ Lin to create a stellar new track that energizes and motivates to never give up on the hustle, aptly titled “The Show.” The single is the first release from FLUXGEN, a new partnership between Steve Aoki and 88rising, the pioneering music company representing the best of Asian talent. Supported by the unique identity of 88rising and Steve Aoki, FLUXGEN is a space encouraging invention, experimentation and unexpected sounds working in tandem. Including recorded music, live events and more, this genre-bending space serves as a platform for collaboration. One that challenges the traditional notion of a record label.

The Liwa Experience

10/20/2022 06:17:06 PM

There are some points in your life wherein you realize that you want to get out of the hustles and bustles of the city. A few years ago, my then-partner would take me to places totally out of my spectrum. Fast forward to the present day, and although I have been in a different phase now compared to 2019, I seem to find solace in this laid-back beach strip at the Westernmost part of Luzon Island.

Newsletter: KYLIE’S BRAND NEW SINGLE, ‘PADAM PADAM’, IS OUT

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Kylie’s return to making new music is always a joyful and celebratory event - and none more so than now, with the release of her insanely catchy new single, ‘Padam Padam’. The song, produced by Lostboy (Griff, Anne-Marie, Tiesto), encapsulates everything you love about this musical icon. From the euphoric vocals, to the ridiculously infectious chorus and the heart-thumping electronic drum beat - this is an instant Kylie classic. Listen here.

 

Newsletter: SLANDER Drops New Single “Wish I Could Forget” ft. blackbear and Bring Me The Horizon

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GRAMMY-nominated American electronic music duo and producers SLANDER (Derek Andersen and Scott Land) independently have released their new single “Wish I Could Forget” featuring multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and producer blackbear and GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum-selling quintet Bring Me The Horizon. The collaboration – first teased live by SLANDER last summer to over 18,500 fans at the Long Beach Arena – is a true worlds colliding moment, uniquely bringing in the sounds of all three accomplished artists. Listen HERE.

Newsletter: PLDT Group, SM Store team up for best offers on Independence Day Weekend

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Customers can anticipate the best offers from PLDT Inc., Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), Cignal, and Maya during the Supreme Independence Day promo happening on June 9 to 12, 2023 at SM Store.

Newsletter: Javier Parisi to perform in Manila for ‘IMAGINE: The Beatles Legacy’ concert

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Javier Parisi, the world’s greatest John Lennon tribute act, is set to grace the Philippine concert stage with his astounding talent and presence!

Newsletter: Acronis launches SOC Amplify, a 100-hour training program designed to address the cybersecurity talent gap in Singapore

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Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, is proud to announce the launch of SOC Amplify, a groundbreaking 100-hour training program aimed at addressing the critical shortage of professionals in the cybersecurity industry. Commencing on June 1, 2023, this comprehensive course is specifically designed to equip individuals without any background in cybersecurity to become skilled SOC (Security Operations Center) professionals. SOC Amplify will provide hands-on training in cybersecurity tools and techniques, along with a solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices.