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 […]
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,” […]
RainyNotes: Weathering the Storm, One Song at a Time
Some bands are born out of careful planning, while others come together like a perfect accident. Rainynotes falls into the latter—formed by fate, fueled by passion, and, as their name suggests, always accompanied by a little rain. From their first jam session to their biggest gigs yet, this indie band has been making noise in […]