the vowels they orbit: Nikka Melchor, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jeremy Sayas, Gene Santiago, Patch Javier

With a gamut of music influences that range from alternative pop to jazz, soul to rock music, the vowels they orbit offer a sophisticated, radio-friendly sound that has been consistently met with positive acclaim. The new indie band has managed to build their own identity by writing songs laced with soulful arrangements and captivating melodic … Continue reading the vowels they orbit: Nikka Melchor, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jeremy Sayas, Gene Santiago, Patch Javier

Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 features Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Barbie Almalbis, Dong Abay, Wency Cornejo, Rizal Underground

Presented by the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 is proud to present what may possibly be its biggest and most diverse festival lineup yet. It will feature more than 70 music showcases spanning bar performances, concerts, railways jams, multimedia guestings, busking … Continue reading Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino 2019 features Cooky Chua, Bayang Barrios, Barbie Almalbis, Dong Abay, Wency Cornejo, Rizal Underground

Amir Albazi vs Blaine O’Driscoll removed from ‘Brave 24: London’ card

Representing Iraq, Brave Combat Federation athlete Amir “The Prince” Albazi, 25, is on his road to redemption but it has just gotten longer. His upcoming fight against Blaine O'Driscoll, 27, of Ireland at "Brave 24: London" has been cancelled. Albazi was an undefeated mixed martial artist when he made his Brave CF debut at “Brave … Continue reading Amir Albazi vs Blaine O’Driscoll removed from ‘Brave 24: London’ card

Nathan & Mercury

Sony Music Philippines signs Nathan & Mercury

Nathan & Mercury is a genre-blending band formed by Nathan Huang and three others during a friend's birthday gig. Their music fuses modern rock with R&B, pop, and more. They gained recognition at the 2019 Wanderland Music Festival and are nominated for MYX Music Awards. Now signed to Sony Music, they aim for a debut album.

Filipino rapper Alex Bruce drops new single ‘Pull It Off’

Hip-hop prodigy Alex Bruce, 12, returns with a take-no-prisoners jam that's built on the strength of her talent and personality after racking up more than a million views on YouTube for her live performance of "Mind as a Weapon." Based in Batangas, Philippines, the teenage rapper is releasing "Pull It Off," her first official single … Continue reading Filipino rapper Alex Bruce drops new single ‘Pull It Off’

Sony Music Philippines signs rap phenom Alex Bruce

It is not difficult to figure out how Alex Bruce, 12, managed to rise above the ranks of young hip-hop prodigies who have tried and failed to make an impact in the local music industry. Her range and versatility as a performer easily catapulted her among the promising greats, thanks to the viral success of … Continue reading Sony Music Philippines signs rap phenom Alex Bruce

[FILM EXPERIENCE] Miel Espinoza, Bodjie Pascua starrer ‘Pan De Salawal’ is a Cinemalaya gem

DISCLAIMER: This is not a film review; I don't do such. As the title says, this is a film experience. Films are made to be experienced, not reviewed, in the first place.  Of course, I cannot give you the entirety of my film experience without giving spoilers. While I want to be as detailed and … Continue reading [FILM EXPERIENCE] Miel Espinoza, Bodjie Pascua starrer ‘Pan De Salawal’ is a Cinemalaya gem

Westlife to sing ‘My Love,’ ‘Uptown Girl,’ ‘Mandy’ at ‘The Twenty Tour’ at Araneta Coliseum

Fresh from Taipei, Taiwan, Westlife will be in the Philippines on July 29-30, 2019 for "The Twenty Tour." The reunion tour of the Irish pop vocal group kicked off at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on May 22, 2019. The last time Westlife went on tour prior to "The Twenty Tour" was in … Continue reading Westlife to sing ‘My Love,’ ‘Uptown Girl,’ ‘Mandy’ at ‘The Twenty Tour’ at Araneta Coliseum

Bubba Jenkins wants Lucas Martin’s pal Henrique Fogaça to cater his ‘Brave 24: London’ afterparty

“MasterChef Brazil" judge Henrique Fogaça, 45, is one of the VIP guests at "Brave 24: London." He is attending the invite-only mixed martial arts event to support former Brave Combat Federation Lightweight World Champion Lucas “Mineiro” Martins, 30, of Brazil. Brave CF will hold “Brave 24: London” at the Copper Box Arena, inside the Queen … Continue reading Bubba Jenkins wants Lucas Martin’s pal Henrique Fogaça to cater his ‘Brave 24: London’ afterparty

2019 EastSeries Pitching Awards: Dmytro Hrypun’s ‘Happy Nation’ from Ukraine, Olga Chajdas, Marta Konarzewska’s ‘The Gift’ from Poland

The third edition of EastSeries took place in Odesa, Ukraine on July 18-19, 2019. The winners of the most recent installment of the drama series pitching competition are "Happy Nation" by Dmytro Hrypun from Ukraine and "The Gift" by Olga Chajdas and Marta Konarzewska from Poland. In partnership with Series Mania, a unique event entirely … Continue reading 2019 EastSeries Pitching Awards: Dmytro Hrypun’s ‘Happy Nation’ from Ukraine, Olga Chajdas, Marta Konarzewska’s ‘The Gift’ from Poland