AFAIA Is the Cavite Deathcore Band That Wants to Set You Free
There is a line in one of AFAIA’s songs that stops you cold. “Some forgive and forget, more forgive and remember, most forgive and remind.” It is not a lyric trying to be clever. It is just the truth, laid bare, wrapped in something heavy enough to match the weight of it.AFAIA, the Cavite-based deathcore […]
SETSUNA Ignites Davao Mall Tour Finale with LOIS PH – Slap Armies and Dragons Unite
When a tour ends on a high, you don’t just remember the music—you remember the energy, the faces in the crowd, and that feeling of being part of something bigger. For SETSUNA, their last stop in the Davao leg of their LOIS PH mall tour wasn’t just another show—it was a night where two worlds […]
Inside Purple Tent Records: Where Local Bands Find Their Sound and Space
Tucked in a quiet corner somewhere in Bulacan is a studio with a name that feels almost poetic — Purple Tent Records. It’s not just a recording space. It’s a feeling. It’s that kind of place where musicians don’t need to wear a mask. No high-budget aesthetics, no over-the-top pretensions — just honest music-making, brewed […]
SHRED Drumsticks: Forged for the Beat, Born for the Brave
It all starts with a strike. A crack of wood on brass, a thunderous slam on the snare, a roll that surges like adrenaline through your spine. Whether you’re playing your first bar gig in Cebu or destroying a main stage in Manila, there’s one thing every drummer needs—trustworthy sticks that keep up with your […]
The Lost Boys Club: A Scene That Never Left
The house lights dim, the amps buzz to life, and a crowd of familiar faces, many clad in worn band tees and scuffed Vans, surge toward the front of the stage. Somewhere in the organized chaos of soundchecks and shouted greetings, the Lost Boys Club gears up for another night of defiance, celebration, and pop […]
When the Music Finds You: How Songwriters Cabalen Sparked My Own Journey to Uplift Local Artists
In a small corner of Angeles City, under the warm glow of restaurant lights and the hum of quiet conversations, a spark was born. That spark would later become the Songwriters Cabalen Community—a movement that grew not just from music, but from a need: a need to be heard, to be seen, and to be […]
ROCK REWIND at G Malolos: A Night Where Bulacan’s Indie Scene Found Its Home
Last night at G Malolos Bar and Resto, something beautiful happened. It wasn’t just another gig. It wasn’t just another lineup of rising bands. It was a moment — a pulse — that proved Bulacan’s indie music scene is not only alive, but thriving, united, and finally finding a home it can truly call its […]
Inside Madhouse Music: The Glorious Shot Nobody Expected
On January 22, 2019, while most people were making New Year’s resolutions they’d soon forget, something unusual emerged in the Philippine music scene — a platform built not for fame, but for the dreamers. It was a shot in the dark — much like the “double-1” in darts — a difficult win, but glorious if […]
How Live Gigs Grow Your Spotify Streams (And What to Do If You Can’t Perform Yet)
Live shows and digital streams might feel like two different worlds—but they’re more connected than most indie artists realize. Gigs don’t just build fans in the room; they drive real growth on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. And if you can’t hit the stage right now? You’ve still got options to grow your […]
UNKNOWN13 PUB: A Bar With a Heart That Beats for Every Dreamer
There’s something different about the quiet buzz of Katipunan nights these days. Past the noisy clubs and overhyped rooftops, there’s a space where laughter hums low, lyrics linger longer, and strangers find family. That space has a name—Unknown13 Pub. Unknown13 isn’t your usual bar. There’s no dance floor. No booming EDM. No pretentious crowds. It’s […]