SAM SMITH LIVE IN MANILA 2015 / IN THE LONELY HOUR TOUR He's one of my (and many other's) top concert wish list for 2015 and the SAM SMITH LIVE IN MANILA dream is finally coming true! We will finally get to experience that distinct soulful voice and...
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
WHEN: CHRISTINA PERRI LIVE IN MANILA 2015 / THE HEAD OR HEART TOUR
CHRISTINA PERRI LIVE IN MANILA 2015 / THE HEAD OR HEART TOUR For an artist who made us both fall in love and cry to sleep, having an album named 'The Head or Heart' is on point! And this 2015, Christina Judith Perri is ready to make our...

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Saturday, November 8, 2014
WHEN: WATCH, LISTEN AT CINEMAJAM 2014 OUTDOOR MOVIE & MUSIC FEST
WATCH, LISTEN AT CINEMAJAM 2014 OUTDOOR MOVIE & MUSIC FEST I have been in a movie and music themed restaurant cafe, yet never in a music and movie festival. But in 2013 the country experienced its first with Cinemajam, and this year it has come back with a bigger...

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Monday, November 3, 2014
UBER MANILA (WITH WHEEL MOBILE) OFFERS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RIDES
UBER MANILA (WITH WHEEL MOBILE) OFFERS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RIDES Uber Manila has recently been everywhere on our newsfeeds for its combat between the LTFRB. The good news is we don't have to erase their app anymore as they will still continue to serve us with convenient transportation, and...

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Saturday, November 1, 2014
WHO / WHEN: GREASE MANILA RERUN - WHICH HIGH SCHOOL STEREOTYPE ARE YOU
GREASE MANILA RERUN - WHICH HIGH SCHOOL STEREOTYPE ARE YOU? "If you could rerun a part of your life, what would it be and why?" This was the question asked during the presscon at the Palm Grove Rockwell Club for 9 Works Theatrical's Grease, showing on Nov.15 to Dec.7, 2014 at the...

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
WHEN: HALLOWEEN AFTERLIFE MUSIC FEST / THREE BARS ONE PARTY
HALLOWEEN AFTERLIFE MUSIC FEST / THREE BARS ONE PARTY The people who brought us Project 420 last summer invites us for another big celebration! This time it's three times the fun and three times the music - all to celebrate the Halloween! THREE AVENUES. THREE SPOOKY SCENARIOS. ONE BIG...

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Thursday, October 23, 2014
WHO: PIONEER DIGITAL DJ BATTLE ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 WINNERS
PIONEER DIGITAL DJ BATTLE ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP 2014 WINNERS For the very first time, Pioneer Philippines hosted the "Pioneer Digital DJ Battle Asia Championship" (repeat title five times, LOL!) and it happened last October 18, 2014 at Resorts World Manila's Universe Gastrolounge & Nightclub. Nine countries, nine exceptional DJs,...

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Friday, October 10, 2014
LCD: ALL STAR COVER OF BEACH BOYS' "GOD ONLY KNOWS" FOR BBC MUSIC LAUNCH / COVER, DOWNLOAD
ALL STAR COVER OF BEACH BOYS' "GOD ONLY KNOWS" FOR BBC MUSIC LAUNCH / COVER, DOWNLOAD
I've been repeating this epic cover the whole day and I chose not to listen to its original version being quite satisfied with this one already :)
But how can a 1966 Beach Boys cover bring together 27 of the most iconic music artists to form what they would call the "Impossible Orchestra"? Watch the beautiful music video and download "God Only Knows" featuring the diverse talents of Elton John, Chris Martin, Lorde, Kylie Minogue, BBC Concert Orchestra, Dave Grohl, One Direction, and a whole lot more!
Yes it's Chris Martin, Dave Grohl and Kylie Minogue in one song! Major like!
But how can a 1966 Beach Boys cover bring together 27 of the most iconic music artists to form what they would call the "Impossible Orchestra"? Watch the beautiful music video and download "God Only Knows" featuring the diverse talents of Elton John, Chris Martin, Lorde, Kylie Minogue, BBC Concert Orchestra, Dave Grohl, One Direction, and a whole lot more!
Yes it's Chris Martin, Dave Grohl and Kylie Minogue in one song! Major like!

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Friday, September 26, 2014
WHERE: MATALINO ST. TIME TRAVELS TO THE 70s AT GROOVE BAR & KITCHEN
MATALINO ST. TIME TRAVELS TO THE 70s AT GROOVE BAR & KITCHEN With the numerous food joints and drink hub along Maginhawa to Matalino Street in Quezon City, two women used their design skills and love for music to make their place particular! Groove Bar & Kitchen at...

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Thursday, September 25, 2014
WHEN: MAGIC! LIVE IN MANILA 2014
MAGIC! LIVE IN MANILA 2014 Manila will finally experience the MAGIC! From their smash hit "Rude", the group is ready to perform LIVE IN MANILA on October 22, 2014 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resort's World. TICKET PRICE: PRICE ZONE 1 - P4,344 PRICE ZONE...

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Sunday, July 27, 2014
WHEN: TOKYO EDM INVASION'S NOW IN MANILA! IT'S JAP CUISINE AND FREE RIDE KIND OF EDM PARTY!
TOKYO EDM INVASION'S NOW IN MANILA! IT'S JAP CUISINE AND FREE RIDE KIND OF EDM PARTY! You know Europe, you know America, our local EDM scene definitely leaves traces of influences from them. Now for the first time in Manila, we can experience EDM party Japanese style as...

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Friday, July 25, 2014
WHAT: WE CAN NOW DISCOVER DEEZER, THANKS TO SMART!
WE CAN NOW DISCOVER DEEZER, THANKS TO SMART! One of the country's telco giant took its music portfolio a notch up by teaming up with the global music streaming service Deezer! Together with Smart, they had their launch at Raven Boutique Club (just across Black Sheep) in Taguig,...

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Thursday, July 24, 2014
WHEN: CHVRCHES LIVE IN MANILA 2014
CHVRCHES LIVE IN MANILA 2014 Fans of the Scottish electro- pop band Chvrches, this is your chance to see them live for Chvrches Live In Manila 2014 happening on November 26, 2014 8PM at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier Taguig! TICKET PRICE: VIP - P5,162.88 Gold - P4,087.28...

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
WHEN: JOHN LEGEND LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / THE ALL OF ME TOUR
JOHN LEGEND LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / THE ALL OF ME TOUR American R&B singer John Legend returns to Manila for his All of Me Tour on September 26, 2014 8PM at the Araneta Coliseum. Definitely another concert wish list come true for me! TICKET PRICE: VIP – Call...

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Thursday, July 17, 2014
HOW: UBER ICE CREAM IS ARRIVING IN MANILA - PROCEEDS WILL GO TO VICTIMS OF TYPHOON GLENDA
UBER ICE CREAM IS ARRIVING IN MANILA - PROCEEDS WILL GO TO VICTIMS OF TYPHOON GLENDA I know this isn't music related, but when you receive an email about ice cream and charity, you know you have to spread the news about it :) Uber Ice Cream Mania...

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
WHEN: DISCLOSURE LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / WORLD TRADE CENTER JULY 24
DISCLOSURE LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / WORLD TRADE CENTER JULY 24 The electro duo that made us latch for their music is here for the first time! Disclosure Live In Manila 2014 will be held on July 24, 2014 at the World Trade Center! TICKET PRICE: SVIP: P6,000...

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Thursday, July 3, 2014
WHERE: HOMEGROWN CAFE PLAYING ALL LOCAL MUSIC AT BO'S COFFEE
HOMEGROWN CAFE PLAYING ALL LOCAL MUSIC AT BO'S COFFEE I had no idea Bo's Coffee is actually a local cafe not until this event, and they're more than proud to shout "HOMEGROWN"! I love how marketing strikes not just the consumer's money but its advocacy as well. A local...

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Monday, June 23, 2014
WHEN: FEMME FATALE AT AMBER ULTRALOUNGE
FEMME FATALE AT AMBER ULTRALOUNGE This Friday night's for you ladies! Join Femme Fatale this Friday June 27 at Amber Ultralounge Fort Strip as DeepSouth Production, the people who brought you Autonomy Nation, let the ladies party freestyle! No entrance and unlimited Remy Cucumber for the ladies (WOOT...

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Monday, June 9, 2014
WHEN: ICONA POP LIVE IN MANILA 2014 AT RAVEN BOUTIQUE CLUB
ICONA POP LIVE IN MANILA 2014 AT RAVEN BOUTIQUE CLUB Raise your hands and shout out loud as we welcome back the Swedish DJ duo Icona Pop for Icona Pop Live In Manila 2014 happening on June 26, 10PM at the W Fifth building Penthouse in Bonifacio Global City's...

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Friday, June 6, 2014
LCD: MICHAEL JACKSON'S UNRELEASED SONG "LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD" FT. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE / LYRICS, DOWNLOAD
MICHAEL JACKSON'S UNRELEASED SONG "LOVE NEVER FELT SO GOOD" FT. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE / LYRICS, DOWNLOAD
A new single from a late legendary artist, contemporized by one of today's exceptional talent. Michael Jackson duets with Justin Timberlake for the previously unreleased song "Love Never Felt So Good" which the King of Pop had originally co-written with Paul Anka ("She's A Lady", "My Way") way back 1983.
"Love Never Felt So Good" is part of the posthumous album "Xscape" which includes eight of Michael Jackson's previously unreleased tracks curated by producers like Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins (who contemporized the same track he also produced with Jackson before), and gave them a fresh sound! Reminisce MJ, watch the music video and download "Love Never Felt So Good" below:

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
WHAT: SOL REPUBLIC HEADPHONES NOW PLAYING IN THE PHILIPPINES / PRODUCTS AND PRICES INSIDE
SOL REPUBLIC HEADPHONES NOW PLAYING IN THE PHILIPPINES / PRODUCTS AND PRICES INSIDE "Changing the world one listener at a time", SOL (Soundtrack of Life) Republic's philosophy has now taken over the Philippines to provide audiophile and basic music lovers the best sound, style and durability. They had...

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Thursday, May 22, 2014
WHEN: SONY'S BAMBOO AND ELY BUENDIA SINGING FOR ME AT THE FIRST SILENT CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES
SONY'S BAMBOO AND ELY BUENDIA SINGING FOR ME AT THE FIRST SILENT CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES First I was serenaded by Bamboo then followed by Ely, at the Rockwell Tent just them and me for Sony Philippines Music Deserves Respect's (MDR) campaign staging the first ever silent concert...

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Thursday, May 15, 2014
WHEN: ENJOYING DIGITAL MUSIC DISCOVERY AT SYNC: MUSIC + TECH 2014
ENJOYING DIGITAL MUSIC DISCOVERY AT SYNC: MUSIC + TECH 2014 I suddenly wanted to produce my own beats and even did a self learning session right after the "Sync: Music + Tech 2014" conference presented by SPINNR Indie (sponsored by JBMusic and Jack Daniel's) at Black Market. What resources...

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Friday, May 2, 2014
WHEN: DRINK UP PHILIPPINES POURING THE BOOZE AND BANDS
DRINK UP PHILIPPINES POURING THE BOOZE AND BANDS Quench your undying thirst brought about by summer in Drink Up Philippines, the country’s first alcohol festival focusing on local craft and international beer, handcrafted cocktails and quality wines, this coming May 24, 2014 at the Forum, Bonifacio Global City....

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
WHEN: CLOSE UP FOREVER SUMMER 2014 / A TESTIMONY OF A FAST RISING EDM-DIGITAL CROWD
CLOSE UP FOREVER SUMMER 2014 / A TESTIMONY OF A FAST RISING EDM-DIGITAL CROWD I said hello again to Makati Circuit Grounds last April 5 for Close Up Forever Summer 2014 featuring top local DJs Marc Naval, Martin Pulgar, Ace Ramos and Mars Miranda, with international DJs Helena, Deniz...

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Monday, April 14, 2014
WHEN / WHERE: BAR BY BLACK SHEEP HAVE YOU ANY WOOL / BAR BY BLACK SHEEP GRAND LAUNCH
BAR BY BLACK SHEEP HAVE YOU ANY WOOL / BAR BY BLACK SHEEP GRAND LAUNCH Black Sheep, one of South's new go to restaurant atop the W 5th Building Penthouse (across S&R and beside F1 Hotel) in BGC Taguig launched something new in the house, the Bar by Black Sheep. As...

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Sunday, April 13, 2014
WHEN / WHERE: CUCINA ANDARE NOW AT THE LINK / MERCATO MEETS MUSIC AND ARTS AT THE ROOFDECK
CUCINA ANDARE NOW AT THE LINK / MERCATO MEETS MUSIC AND ARTS AT THE ROOFDECK You don't have to miss the Mercato Centrale of Makati anymore as they're back and up at the roof deck of Glorietta the Link Car Park building. This new favorite food hub levelled up...

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Friday, April 11, 2014
WHAT / WHEN: BAMBOO REVEALS NEW SONY HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO SERIES OF MDR HEADPHONES
BAMBOO REVEALS NEW SONY HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO SERIES OF MDR HEADPHONES A call-out to the first ever Silent Concert in the Philippines happening in May! Faudible, together with other audio enthusiasts and music lovers were invited to a special meet and greet at the Sony Gadgets Store in SM...

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Thursday, April 10, 2014
WHEN: SUMMER FLING / MANILA "RX GRADS PARTY"
SUMMER FLING: MANILA "RX GRADS PARTY"
Hello summer, hello graduates! Monster Radio RX 93.1 treated the soon to be employees for Summer Fling: Manila "RX Grads Party" at the Aracama - Filipino Cuisine, Global City!

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
WHEN: JESSIE J LIVE IN MANILA 2014
JESSIE J LIVE IN MANILA 2014 Get ready to sing along with the "Price Tag" English singer Jessie J as she performs in the country for Jessie J Live In Manila 2014 on July 14 - 8PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum! TICKET PRICES: VIP Patron: P5,550 Patron: P4,550 ...

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Monday, April 7, 2014
WHAT: TAKEN BY CARS X MARS MIRANDA COLLAB SONG CREATED IN 24 HOURS
TAKEN BY CARS X MARS MIRANDA COLLAB SONG CREATED IN 24 HOURS Globe Tattoo's Project Speed of Sound tested two of our local acts Taken By Cars and Mars Miranda by handling them a collaboration challenge of creating a song in 24 hours. Two different artist genre and...

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Thursday, April 3, 2014
WHEN / WHO: CSB MUSIC BUSINESS WEEK 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
CSB MUSIC BUSINESS WEEK 2014 HIGHLIGHTS The Music Business classes of the Music Production program of the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde recently wrapped MUSIC BUSINESS WEEK 2014. Only the second staging of what is planned as an annual activity to provide opportunities for the students as...

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
WHERE: HIGHLANDS COFFEE TIMOG / MODERN MUSIC AND MOVIE NIGHT MEETS VIETNAMESE CAFFEINE
HIGHLANDS COFFEE TIMOG / MODERN MUSIC AND MOVIE NIGHT MEETS VIETNAMESE CAFFEINE You go to a cafe like the most popular "crowned mermaid" coffee shop and what type of music do you expect? I am sure we all have the same answers. But when you go to Highlands...

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
LCD: RUDE BY MAGIC! / LYRICS, DOWNLOAD
RUDE BY MAGIC! / LYRICS, DOWNLOAD Although released last year, this sun soaked tempo is sure to be of good company as we say hello to summer! The new reggae pop band Magic! and its debut single "Rude" has the perfect island vibe your download list shouldn't miss....

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Monday, March 31, 2014
WHEN: THE 1975 LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / BIGGER VENUE FOR GROWING FANS
THE 1975 LIVE IN MANILA 2014 / BIGGER VENUE FOR GROWING FANS I was fortunate to hear The 1975's Manchester accent live as they answer questions from last week's press con, but due to weekend events I was not able to hear them sing live... which is...

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Friday, March 28, 2014
WHEN: SUMMER SIREN FESTIVAL 2014 / LINE-UP, TICKETS, ACTIVITIES
SUMMER SIREN FESTIVAL 2014 / LINE-UP, TICKETS, ACTIVITIES Experience BEACH - PLAY - PARTY with Summer Siren Festival's three-day beach party starting from April 4 to April 6, 2014 at Crystal Beach, Zambales! Read more for the package / passes rates, awesome line-up , activities and location...

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Thursday, March 27, 2014
WHEN / WHO: MOONPOOLS AND CATERPILLARS REUNION CONCERT AND WHAT A FELLOW MUSICIAN DID TO SCORE A TICKET
MOONPOOLS AND CATERPILLARS REUNION CONCERT AND WHAT A FELLOW MUSICIAN DID TO SCORE A TICKET After their last performance in Manila in 1996, this is it, Moonpools & Caterpillars D' Return Op D' Comeback is actually set to happen on April 8 & 11, 2014 at the Amber...

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Monday, March 24, 2014
WHEN: CUCINA ANDARE MOVES UP TO GLORIETTA LINK
CUCINA ANDARE MOVES UP TO GLORIETTA LINK Cucina Andare, the Mercato Centrale of Makati, is back to greater heights, literally! Join them at their new location at the roofdeck of Glorietta Link in Makati (the parking building beside The Landmark and Makati Shangri-La Hotel), starting April 4, 2014 from...

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Saturday, March 22, 2014
HOW / WHEN: ELY BUENDIA AND BAMBOO FOR SONY MDR LIVE AND WANTED DJ PROMO / THE FIRST EVER SILENT CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES
ELY BUENDIA AND BAMBOO FOR SONY MDR LIVE / THE FIRST EVER SILENT CONCERT IN THE PHILIPPINES Get to experience a one of a kind concert from two of OPM's majesties with MDR Live featuring Ely Buendia and Bamboo. The first ever silent concert in the Philippines will...

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