Freefall: The Art of Letting Go, and Letting It Rock
There’s something magical about a band that started “just for fun” and stuck around because it felt like breathing. Meet Freefall, a three-piece alternative pop-punk band from San Rafael, Bulacan—composed of Kevin David on vocals and guitars, Kiko Guanzon on drums, and Chic Muñoz on bass. More than a decade in, they still carry that […]
The Origins of ŌJO: A Filipino Rock Band Born in Pampanga
“Back in 2016, Pepperbones pa pangalan namin—meme band lang talaga kami.” Robi laughs as he says it, the kind of laugh that tells you he’s told this story more than once, but it never gets old. Across from him, Aadritch leans back, already chuckling before he even adds, “Nagpa-practice lang kami noon. Cover ng Franco, […]
YUGEN: From Campus Contenders to Emo Pop Punk Torchbearers
It started with four names—Judy, Kyne, David, and Jonathan—representing their school in the Cluster Finals of a Battle of the Bands. What began as a one-time school gig quickly grew into something more. After the competition, the group realized they shared the same fiery passion for music. The spark was too strong to ignore, and […]
LC Studio: From Backyard Jams to Big-Time Gigs — The Story of True Grit and Good Music
In an industry where studios pop up and fade away like trending sounds on TikTok, LC Studio stands as a reminder that passion, persistence, and a love for community can make a legacy. What started as a dream to survive and support a family using music know-how has grown into one of Sta. Maria’s most […]
AMERE: THE MUTUAL CONNECTION THAT BECAME A BAND
There’s a certain kind of magic when a band forms not out of auditions or classifieds, but out of real human connections—tight-knit friendships, school ties, and mutual friends. That’s exactly how Amere was born. Amer, the de facto glue and founding point of the band, lays it down.“Ako kase yung may mutual sa lahat ng […]
When I Go Quiet, Please Stay
There are days I go quiet. Not because I’m angry. Not because I don’t care. Not even because something specific happened. I just… fall into a space where words don’t come easy. I carry a storm inside me that doesn’t have language yet. And honestly, I get tired of trying to explain feelings that don’t […]
A Night of Nostalgia: For the Certified 90’s Kid
The amps had gone silent. No more drums echoing through the night. Guitars lay still, unplugged. It was past ten, and the rules said the loud music had to stop. But nobody moved. Nobody wanted it to end. The garage lights stayed on. The air was thick with leftover heat and laughter. Bottles clinked softly. […]
“DON’T STOP”: A Song for the Fighters Who Keep Showing Up
There’s a moment—maybe at the end of a long day, or in the quiet just before sunrise—when life just weighs. Heavy. Quiet. Unforgiving. You feel like you’ve given everything, and still, the world demands more. It’s in those moments that we need songs like “DON’T STOP.” Penned by Dan Garcia and brought to life by […]
Captain Jack PH: The Fire That Never Died (Part 1)
By the time Captain Jack PH stepped onto the Bay Lounge stage after an 8-month silence, something electric surged through the room. The kind of spark that tells you: this isn’t just a gig. This is a reckoning. The amps buzzed. Lights flared. The pit breathed in sync. And then—chaos. The beautiful kind. “Grabe ‘yon,” […]
I Wish It Was 2009 Again: The ADHD Brain, Adulthood, and the Millennial Crisis
By: A Tired Millennial with ADHD Just Trying to Make It in Manila (or Wherever Life Threw Me) Sometimes I lie in bed staring at the ceiling fan, not because I’m dramatic or deep—but because I’m mentally buffering. My brain’s playing a constant game of “What now?” and “Kaya ko pa ba?” while I try […]