If you think you’ve heard it all, you’re totally wrong. These days, the local scene is brimming with fresh, unique drops from rising indie acts—each one carrying distinct sounds that will straight up make you say “OPM can sound like this.” Here are some releases from emerging Filipino artists you don’t want to miss out! […]
Standout Drops from Indie Filipino Artists that You’ll Actually Want to Hear Read More »
Thoughts And Notions – A Love So Real (20th Anniversary Edition) There’s something brazenly charming about a band saying, “Remember that old song we did decades ago? Yeah, it deserves to exist in HD.” Thoughts And Notions don’t just re-release A Love So Real; they rebuild it like mechanics resurrecting a beloved old car into
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Let’s get this out of the way: Invictus knows what they’re doing. You can tell from the first few seconds of “Look At Me” that this four-piece band from Cavite City has done their homework. The guitars are tight, the mix is clean, and the energy hits like a Red Horse on an empty stomach.
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You know what made growing up in the late 90s so good? Pop punk and alt-rock were everywhere—on the TV, in your burned CDs, blasting from your old speakers. It was loud, messy, sad, and had just the right amount of attitude. You grew up with it, and somehow it made life feel okay. So
“Meant To Be” by blossoming is one of those songs that sounds like it was recorded at 3AM in a room lit only by a phone screen. It’s not dramatic. It doesn’t build to an epic chorus. No one yells. Nothing explodes. And yet, somehow, by the end, you’re left staring into the middle distance
“Meant To Be” by blossoming doesn’t push; It invites Read More »
In the world of OPM, the range of genres gets constantly bigger through time, as artists, old and new alike, explore different sound profiles throughout their respective careers. Paradimyo, an indie band based in Cavite, Philippines, takes what’s there to love about OPM and combines them in a beautiful arrangement called “Ligaya”. Firstly, the opening
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Touching down on a political, yet hopeful topic, Do Not Delay managed to create an ambience both nostalgic and optimistic, adhering to what the song is really about. The riffs remain bright and catchy all throughout, playing with the vocals harmoniously. Utilizing the childlike name of “Dahlia”, as well as the flower counterpart evident in
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Who or what is Celestial Productions and why are they making noise in the local music scene? The gig scene is now experiencing a full revival. This is evident from the social media posts and promotional posters posted across different platforms. The local live music scene is once again thriving after its bitter fall at
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: CELESTIAL PRODUCTIONS’ BIRTH IN THE MUSIC SCENE Read More »
As teenagers, we seek to shape our identity by exploring hobbies around us, may it be art, music, literature, or sports, for this is crucial in our growth during these formative years of our lives. This is fundamental in our growth as an individual both in the present and in the near future. This is what
Alright. I’m in no way an expert on all the technicalities behind every song ever produced. Still, I have a strong stand on what I like and what’s good and not, and “Reborn,” a recently released single dropped by the band Do Not Delay, has surely tickled my interest. There is no denying that in
