I consider FrancisM a patriot, if for no other reason than this: he sang songs that inspired me to love my country more. One of the first songs that truly moved me — and it’s all the more significant because he was rapping, and I don’t do hiphop — was his Three Stars and a [...]
Bulagaan: Chuchay & Mitoy
I don’t do this often — oh wait, I do — but not lately, so allow me this minor indulgence. I’m posting this as much for my convenience as your viewing pleasure (um yeah, right), because this is just too darn good to pass up. The hairs on the back of my neck are still [...]
Dredd, finally
Club Dredd. We finally got to play Club Dredd. Hold on while I try and come to grips with that seemingly insignificant piece of information. FMD, fronting in Jeepney Joyride’s official album launch, played at Club Dredd. I played at Club Dredd.
Sure, not the Dredd of old, but it’s still Club Dredd. Ever since I [...]
A rock and a rockin’ place
Funny thing happened on my way to work earlier: I was running late, and decided to spring for a cab because, well, traffic’s always heavy when I commute, and I figured I’d take to the side streets and shortcuts to get there faster. But the cabbie says everything’s OK in EDSA; I tried to think [...]
What a weekend!
It went by so fast, but this weekend has been one of the most eventful, personally, in my recent memory — which, truth be told, isn’t all that good anyway. I’m kinda like Dory from Finding Nemo, only I forget stuff after a few days rather than after a few minutes. So just to pinch [...]
Mang-aawit ng Kanyang Panahon – Heber Bartolome
Heber Bartolome is the voice and soul behind legendary protest folk-rock band Banyuhay, who gained immortality with the unforgettable phrase: “Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi kano, wag kang mahihiya, kung ang ilong mo ay pango.†He sang songs of protest, but never angrily. He is punk without the whine of self-pity. Hardcore without the idiocy [...]
