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 […]
Behind the Song “I Believe” by Prinsesani
I’m not a professional music critic, and I don’t claim to be an expert in songwriting or production. I’m just someone who loves music deeply—the kind that sticks with you quietly, until one day it feels like the words were written for exactly what you’re going through. “I Believe” by Prinsesani is one of those […]
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 […]
Breē: Dreamy Soundscapes, Midnight Drives, and Songs That Feel Like Shelter
In a local indie scene that’s as restless as it is noisy, Breē offers something else entirely—an ambient, slow-burning sanctuary of sound. Their music doesn’t scream for attention. It waits. Patiently. Like a friend in the passenger seat of a quiet drive home. And when you finally listen—really listen—it’s like finding a letter you forgot […]
Meet LEM and the Part-Time Lovers: Manila’s Newest Indie Soul-Rock Collective Built on Chemistry and Chance
If you’ve ever stumbled into a live gig in Manila’s indie scene—maybe a dimly lit bar in Saguijo, or a tucked-away stage in QC—you might’ve already heard that voice. Soulful. Storytelling. Unshakably sincere. That’s LEM David, the singer-songwriter who quietly built a following with acoustic sets that hit harder than they should. But these days, […]
Indie Dreams: The Passion, Struggles, and Silent Battles of Artists on the Rise
In every late-night bedroom recording, on every small gig stage, and behind every independently released track, there is an artist choosing to believe—despite the odds. The indie music scene, especially in the Philippines, is not just an alternative route to mainstream success. It is a full-blown ecosystem powered by heart, hustle, and resilience. It’s where […]
Butterfly Squid, Frozen Boba, and A Night Full of Laughs at Kraken Roll
One night, with nothing but hunger and good company in mind, we ended up at the food park near Philippine Arena in Bocaue. It was alive in the best way—people lined up at food stalls, plastic chairs scraping against pavement, and the air thick with the smell of grilled meat and deep-fried everything. No music, […]
Northern Lads: The Journey to ‘Kislap ng Mga Alaala’
In the heart of late-night jam sessions, endless lyric revisions, and shared dreams, Northern Lads carved their stories into melodies, turning their experiences into songs that speak straight to the soul. Their debut album, Kislap ng Mga Alaala, isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a testament to their journey, their struggles, and the unwavering fire that keeps their […]
Kislap ng Mga Alaala: A Night of Music, Memories, and Magic
Some nights just hit different. They leave you breathless, lost in the moment, and aching to relive every second. That’s exactly what happened last March 22 at The Bay Lounge, Plaridel, Bulacan, when Northern Lads took the stage for their Kislap ng Mga Alaala album launch. After two months of non-stop preparation—every Sunday spent in […]