Since last year, Ovation Productions and Atthewomb.com have been giving away a whole bunch of Upper A as well as VIP tickets, through the ticket contests that Atthewomb has run.
Malasimbo year 2 and the first thing that came to mind was booking the damn villa I’ve wanted since year 1. In which, I’m still rather wretched about because it was an unsuccessful attempt. Second thing that came to mind was the delicious kesong puti pandesal everyone seems to be obsessed about (thank you, Mr. Schulze), third thing was the absolute rip-roaring good time that awaits us all. I could go on and on really, but it all comes down to Malasimbo being remarkable. It was stimulating and I wanted to experience it all over again.
I’ve been invited to be present at the press conference for the upcoming Tanduay T5 Tour 2012. The presscon is happening tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2012 at a location I don’t think I can openly announce here, but the point is, I’m going!
The Tanduay T5 tour is one of, if not, the biggest Philippine tour that promotes our local artists and travels to over 30 destinations per year. Some of the past T5 artists have included Rico Blanco, Sandwich, Wolfgang, Chicosci, and many more!
D&D Custom Guitars announced their 2012 roster of master musicians to endorse the line’s range of both electric and acoustic guitars.
Founding partner Daren Lim said, “We want to re-define the term ‘Filipino guitar’ and make it synonymous not only to quality but also originality. And we do that by paying close attention to detail, top to bottom.”
The opening of a something new at something old
BY: Aimee Marcos
There is something new brewing in the upper floors of Saguijo. There is word that there will be not only art, but products from Manila’s forefront, up and coming artists. The vision is that the Pocket Universe Art collective, as it will be called, will be both a gallery space and art shop. There will also be an extended service with Snow Tattoo, featuring one half of Turbo Goth and tattoo artist Sarah Gaugler. The idea behind this space is to be a platform to support up and coming new, young artists. The shop wants to be able to collaborate with small business owners and other independent entrepreneurs to showcase all the talent that is out there right now. Parallel to this there is the belief and pride in all the artists and collaborateurs are Filipino, and this can be a vehicle to promote their art, as well as thrive in the Philippine artistic industry.
They ruled the charts (and every girls heart) in the 90s and now A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees were here in Manila to showcase their Greatest Hits for their show at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
But before their most awaited concert, a press conference was held at EDSA Shangri-La Hotel. Press people, bloggers and lucky fans were able to ask their questions.
A1 first came in to the hall, followed by Jeff Timmons and finally Blue. All of them were all pumped up for the afternoon.
By: TJ Cafuir
Photos By: TJ Cafuir and Michael Del Rosario
I have been listening to Four Year Strong for around 5 years now, ever since songs from the Rise or Die Trying album came out and became the new big thing. Like most, I heard their songs online, through Internet radio and streaming music (remember PureVolume.com?). After being blown away by their massive, dynamic sound, I immediately downloaded their albums and became immersed on what I think is one of the best bands to come out of the loud juvenile mess of a genre that is power pop meets post hardcore stuff. From then on I became a Four Year Strong fan and to this day I still am. And there aren’t many bands from that “phase” that had a lasting impact on me.
My favorite FYS record would be their acclaimed first album, It’s Our Time, which is a monumental record. It’s fast but it’s atmospheric enough to set the emotion. It’s kinda hardcore but has happy feel to it. In a way it is genre-bending, and their style altogether gave them the label “happy hardcore”. Imagine that. I honestly have overplayed that album so much that if you’ll put a microphone near my eardrums, you’ll hear the song One Time Too Many. The second album wasn’t any different. Rise and Die Trying is so good and it launched FYS to greater heights. Also, the band quickly became a must see live act with their crazy antics onstage. When I saw those videos on Youtube guess what I said to myself. Yeah. I hope to see this band at least once in this lifetime.
How I survived the Wall of Death
(A firsthand account on a chaotic evening that is Black Dahlia Murder and Lamb of god)
By: Archi Asis
Photos By: Chippy Rivera (Band Manager of Ennui Breathes Malice, who opened the Lamb of God x The Black Dahlia Murder Concert.
Probably one of the loudest and heaviest foreign metal acts that landed on our shores this year is the Lamb of God x Black Dahlia Murder. It was one hell of a show last Saturday at the World trade center, Pasay city. Metal dudes and dudettes filled the hall as they ripped their heads and threw their fists in the air on that crazy night. And yes, my dear friends, I was there, I was there in the middle of the madness and chaos.
The moment I heard that Lamb of God would be back in Manila, I was stoked! I was not able to see them at the Pulp Summer Slam X and I mourned for that reason. So I made a vow to myself that I, by all means, will see them perform live, be it even if I have to shed blood or offer a chaste virgin to Dagon. Luckily I didn’t have to do those tasks, atthewomb sent me there! Fist bump, atthewomb!
Last February 9, 2012, Channel V Philippines celebrated their music festival with over 50 bands performing at the Metrowalk Parking Lot on Meralco Avenue! The event was filled with fans of the bands and everyone had a great time!
Check out these awesome photos taken by Leo Dimaano!
Wanna hear some crazy stuff happening in the world today?
Check out the links we have put together below and learn more about the weird things celebrities have been up to!
Some highlights include how Axl Rose blames everyone but himself for always being late, how Chris Brown has been picking up woman by saying that he wont hit them, how Johnny Depp ended up having dinner with Paul McCartney, how Dave Grohl freaked out upon meeting Bonnie Raitt, how Garbage launched a new music video created by fans and more!
