UP Fair is one of my most anticipated events every year. Aside from the simple affiliation of being a UP alumna, I’ve had a blast during UP Fairs during my college years and even after graduation. It’s really different whenever I’m there. I feel I’m home. Even though many people say that UP fairs are always dangerous and unsafe to go, I really don’t care. During UP Fairs, the crowds are always a mixture of the grungy emo kids, UP and non-UP students, yuppies, artists and many more. Watching bands while I am at the audience is always a thrill for me and it really doesn’t matter if I stand for a couple of hours.  Read the rest of this entry »

As part of the San Miguel Beer Sarap Magbabad parties, San Miguel Pale Pilsen will be having their series of foam parties that will kick off in 5 different cities on March 5 and 6. See the schedule below:

• March 5 – Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna – Rocksteddy
• March 5 – Edsa Central Park, Mandaluyong – Sugarfree and Parokya ni Edgar
• March 6 – Plazuela, Tarlac City – Cueshe
• March 6 – MEPZ, Cebu City – Brownman Revival
• March 6 – Rodelsa Circle, Cagayan de Oro – 360

Aside from the bands that will be performing, there will be Wet and Wild Bikini Babe Ledge Dances, Basketball Hoopla booth (win premium San Miguel Pale Pilsen limited edition items) and Foam Shots.

Red Horse Muziklaban is one of the most anticipated rock events since it started because this is where amateur bands are able to showcase their talents and be known in the rock scene. Last January 30th, me and fellow bloggers such as Juned and Karla were able to cover the Red Horse Muziklaban 2009 held at the Metrowalk Parking Lot. I felt that this was a much better location than at the Marikina Sports Complex last year. I hope that they continue to have this venue for the succeeding Red Horse Muziklaban events. Read the rest of this entry »

Drip has been creating raves in the Philippines and even in the global independent music scene because of their unique sound now, Drip has something new to offer to its fans. First is the 3 music videos that they have launched last January 29th in Greenbelt 5. They showed the music videos while they were performing at the Gallery. The videos were “Bloodletting”, “Blind” and “Turning Grey”. Read the rest of this entry »

Drip has become one of my favorite local acts in Manila because of their distinct electronica sound and the soothing voice of Beng. It’s exciting to know that the band will be launching 3 music videos for their songs “Turning Grey”, “Blind” and “Bloodletting”. All of these 3 videos took 2 years in the making so I am quite excited to finally see those songs as music videos. Another good news is that they will be performing some of their new songs from their Spanish album which they collaborated with Instituto Cervantes as a tribute to a Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez. The event is free so anybody can come and join us. By the way, this event is sponsored by Puma. Read the rest of this entry »

I must say that the Pinoy Rock Scene rocked in 2009. Here are some of the highlights:

• Album releases from both indie and signed local bands such as Archipelago, The Dawn, Techyromantics, Peryodiko, Duster, Silent Sanctuary, Kjwan, Paramita, Musical O, Us-2-Evil-O and many more. Some of the must-listen to’s that I would recommend are Peryodiko, Us-2-Evil-O, Techyromantics and Archipelago. Read the rest of this entry »

2:31 am, 1st of January 2010. Happy new year and thanks for being a part of my 2009!

Generally, 2009 has been good to me. My career and personal life is doing well and so far I haven’t encountered any big problems yet. Hopefully this will be a refreshing start in my career.

Days before 2009 year ended, I was fortunate to have spent it with my different sets of friends. First is the wedding of my blogger friends, Jay De Jesus and Aileen Apollo-De Jesus last 26th December. This is the official merging of Google Philippines and Titikpilipino.com. (not in the business sense, ok? hehe). Congratulations to the both of you and may you have beautiful children! Although your bridal car did not arrive on your wedding day, what’s important is that you were able to say your “I do’s”. Sue them afterwards so that they’ll have a dose of their bitter medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Mailing lists in the cyberspace have existed a long time ago and bands these days are taking advantage of the opportunity to interact with their fans both online and offline. On the other hand, the fans also take advantage of that situation because this is the exclusive time a band offers to their fans. Nowadays, clubs allow a handful of bands to perform every night which lessens that set list they’re allowed to perform (usually 3-5 songs per set).

I believe that it was in the late 90’s or early 2000 when local Filipino bands organized lister’s night parties. I remembered some bands such as the Eraserheads, The Dawn, Rivermaya organizing those parties. I was able to attend listers nights of Eraserheads years ago and then few months was The Dawn. Each and every lister’s night I’ve attended in the past and the present were fun and have realized the differences among their crowds. Read the rest of this entry »

Bands have their own style, whether they consciously or unconsciously thought of it. I just loved how band members themselves take the effort of choosing the clothes they wear whenever they go on stage. Nothing really extravagant is needed, for as long as it looks good and fits well on them.

A few days ago, I was invited to the Create Your Style event of Puma in Greenbelt 5. Two of the band endorsers of Puma, Up Dharma Down and Drip, performed to show their Puma style. Honestly, I was quite excited to see them again because they’re two of my favorite local bands. Read the rest of this entry »

Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines

Rock the Riles is the biggest event of Rock Ed Philippines which happens every year. For the past years, I have been wanting to be part of this event but unfortunately, due to some reasons, could not make it. But now, I really made sure that I will be able to attend this timely event.

Rock the Riles happens every Sunday which is closest to Human Rights Day. This is composed of 8 simultaneous concerts and film showings in MRT stations such as Taft, Ayala, Buendia, Boni, Shaw, Cubao, Quezon Avenue and North Avenue.  I volunteered to be part of the event and decided to stay at the Shaw MRT Station. I was there at around 2:30 pm and stayed until the last band, Paramita, played at 7:30 pm. The permit was until 7 pm but some stations such as Shaw Blvd, Ayala, Buendia and Cubao had to go overtime. Some bands in Cubao and Buendia Stations weren’t able to continue to play because the MRT officials there had to pull the plug. Glad that Shaw Blvd and Ayala Station bands were able to finish performing; well it’s really the prerogative of each station manager. Read the rest of this entry »