HEADS UP, Slapshock Fans! The family of the deceased Slapshock frontman released ‘Di Maipaliwanag’ on Monday, September 5. Having the elements pioneered by the music icon, ‘Di Maipaliwanag’ is a song composed and recorded by Garcia which was discovered... moreHEADS UP, Slapshock Fans! The family of the deceased Slapshock frontman released ‘Di Maipaliwanag’ on Monday, September 5. Having the elements pioneered by the music icon, ‘Di Maipaliwanag’ is a song composed and recorded by Garcia which was discovered by his family in his files. The song was a surprise to his family even if they already knew that the man at age 14 writes music and records it in a cassette tape. They also thank the fans who still support Garcia’s music and his “love in creating it”. ‘Di Maipaliwanag’ is produced by artists Rico Blanco and Zild. Read the full message from Garcia’s family here.Make sure to stream or download the newest song from the legend here. More about Jamir Garcia: Vladimir “Jamir” Salenga Garcia a.k.a. “Jamir Garcia” is a Filipino musician and is the main vocalist of the nu metal band “Slapshock”.Born on September 5th 1978, Garcia formed Slapshock during the University of the Philippines (UP) Fair.Red Hot Chili Peppers, a rap-funk-punk-metal... less
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES—The much-awaited RJam music show is back after three years featuring star-studded indie rock bands in the country.
Held last Saturday, August 27, rookie bands like ‘Alikabok 2.0’, ‘Sizzling Halo-Halo’, and ‘Anthem for... moreQUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES—The much-awaited RJam music show is back after three years featuring star-studded indie rock bands in the country.
Held last Saturday, August 27, rookie bands like ‘Alikabok 2.0’, ‘Sizzling Halo-Halo’, and ‘Anthem for Maria’ graced the Eton Centris park with fans jamming along them.
Bands who performed also were ‘Hey June!’, ‘Yun’, ‘Row Keys’, ‘Atthismo’, ‘Orphan Freak Show’, ‘Maryzark’, ‘Even’, ‘The Chongkeys’, and ‘Written by the Stars’.
Aside from indie bands, ‘Banda ni Kleggy’, known for their hit song “Discolamon” and “Shot” hyped the crowd with their stunning performances.
Kleggy, who headlines the band, stated that it is surreal to perform again after the long years of discontinuing RJam due to the pandemic.
“Gusto naming magawa ‘yung part namin, mai-share ‘yung music ng Banda ni Kleggy sa mga kapwa namin rakista na nagpunta ngayong gabi na ‘to.,” he added.
Filipino alternative pop band Any Name’s Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the... moreFilipino alternative pop band Any Name’s Okay has finally dropped their much-awaited sophomore EP, Leaving Home via Sony Music Philippines. Taking a huge step forward in terms of musical and creative direction, the 6-track release digs deeper into the journey of navigating adulthood and embracing the uncertainty that comes with the process.
“As a band, we’re maturing in our songwriting and the way that we operate as creatives,” shares the five-piece outfit. “We want to grow old with our listeners—which can be scary, but very exciting. A lot of those fears and joys can be found in this collection of songs.”
Lyrically, the band’s new EP, Leaving Home expands on introspective and existential themes—sometimes rendered in emotionally blunt details, but most of the time, exhibiting some of the growing pains that one has to go through in their transitional period towards maturity. The promising newcomer explains, “We’ve all been through the wringer the last few years, and this was a much-needed... less
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