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Video » There are several good reasons to post the hot new video by Manila based Chillitees. First of all, the video is as I said "hot" for many reasons, with lead singer Uela Basco's intoxicating vibe certainly being one of them.  She almost reminds me of Aaliyah in a way, and the...
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Posted by Tony Rago on May 22, 2012
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Video » Clarence Garcia, a member of Manila's post-rock inspired band tide/edit and the brains behind the videogame themed "untitled" is one talented and innovative musician.  He's also one of the nicest people I know.  It's no wonder he's made lot's...
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Posted by Tony Rago on May 15, 2012
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Video » As referenced in our February 9th, 2012 spotlight on the now Dallas based June Marieezy, "Around These Parts", June had recently collaborated with Manila's Rjay (of LDP) on a single/video.  After much waiting, that colloboration has finally dropped and is now available...
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Posted by Tony Rago on March 31, 2012
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Video » The last time we caught up Hopie, she had just returned from the Philippines, and spoke exclusively with us about the opportunity she had to perform in the Metro Manila area. Here we have a glimpse of that experience, with this multi-camera video shot by Kevy Kev, Cedy Ced, & Doctah Tune. *...
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Posted by Tony Rago on March 24, 2012
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Taken By Cars
Article » A pretty amazing thing has happened.  Taken By Cars (Party Bear Records), a Manila based indie band with hints of new wave electronica, is making their way stateside to perform at South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.  For those of you who don’t know much about SXSW...
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Posted by Tony Rago on March 8, 2012
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Hopie "The Bridge"
Article » I’m sitting playing some Hopie, while at the same time writing and editing an article on the Diamond Dame herself. As her hypnotic beats and flows ignite my headphones, I begin to think about when it was that I first made the connection to her music… push PLAY now... For...
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Posted by Tony Rago on March 5, 2012
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The Filipino Channel's (TFC) "Filipino Ka, Sabihin Mo!"
Article » Many people, Pilipinos and Pilipino-Americans unfortunately included, are unable to differentiate between the Philippine languages of Tagalog and Filipino. The inter-relationships between these two distinct languages have led to many misunderstandings, including the incorrect assumption that they...
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Posted by Frederick Alain Docdocil on March 1, 2012
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Video » Those who have heard of Turbo Goth, a Manila based Electro duo, know that they are best known for the crazy energy they bring to their live performances.  Driven by heavy beats, distorted bass synths, noise filled guitar, and light and icy vocals, the two lull the audience into their...
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Posted by Tony Rago on February 28, 2012
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Hidden Nikki
Article » Hidden Nikki, and their unique brand of contemporary jazz, was first introduced to me late August of 2010.  I was with Toti Dalmacion (Terno Recordings Head), navigating the bustling Manila streets as we picked up his son from school.  He was playing me a sampler of some of the newer...
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Posted by Tony Rago on February 24, 2012
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Article » Matt Damon is out, Jeremy Renner is in, and production of the nearly completed "The Bourne Legacy" has made its way to the Philippines (where about 20% of the film will be shot). I can certainly attest to the gritty international feel that the entire Metro Manila area has...
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Posted by Tony Rago on February 16, 2012
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