The Pervs are a suffocating band. There is a claustrophobic atmosphere around their music. An autoerotic asphyxiating attack on the senses. You are verbally assaulted in a cubicle of a run down bar’s bathroom. Red indicator on the lock, occupied by all means. An oddly intimate encounter as you recall it. Like a tandoor oven, […]
Scene Report: 𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑰𝑺 𝑨 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑴
𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝑰𝑺 𝑨 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑹𝑼𝑴 is a womxn’s month celebration, brought to you by the joint efforts of womxn-led groups PAWN, Ahka Sari-Sari Space, Blaxkbox6000 Production, and Lila Events on March 15th, 2025 at From Here. We arrived at the venue at 5:30PM without expecting much action yet. However, we were surprised to see that […]
Beyond Transcendence: Vedas’ Genesynthesis
In the ever-evolving landscape of Cebu’s music scene, few bands have captured both critical acclaim and audience wonder quite like Vedas. The trio, known for their cosmic soundscapes (otherworldly or otherwise) and exhilarating aura on stage, approached their debut album offering, Genesynthesis, with fervored gusto and clear artistic vision: to amalgamate emotions and ethos into […]
DISPOP #1 IS OUT NOW!
DISPOP is not a zine. It is a 90-page indictment against the incorrect and improper use of the word “counterculture”. It is our response to a poorly-written and misguided article written about the local music scene. Of course, as regular gig-goers and organizers ourselves, we got to have our say as well on the matter. […]
Gleam’s second single, Goldfish – OUT NOW!
Goldfish, the second single from Gleam is out now on your favorite streaming platforms. It is a follow up to the band’s debut single, Back Hug. Gleam is currently recording more songs slated for their EP release next year. Goldfish by Gleam
Offals’ Motorcycle Motorway is OUT NOW!
The new single from Cebuano noise-punks Offals, ‘Motorcycle Motorway’ is officially out on your favorite streaming platforms. A track which tackles the struggles of daily commuting, it is the last song Louell got to record for Offals before he departed this mortal plane. Recorded by the band and mixed by Llywi Ripper. Motorcycle Motorway by […]
Stream Awkward Dancer’s “Low Moss” NOW!
“Low Moss”, the newest single from Awkward Dancer is out on your favorite digital streaming platforms. It is the follow-up to their recent track, “Leave The House“. Unofficial announcement: Stay tuned for an Awkward Dancer x Milkmus split album soon. You heard it here first.
Marcid – Chlorinate (Review)
“Chlorinate” Marcid (a review) by Dominic Zinampan In aspiring to coalesce shoegaze, dream pop, screamo, and grunge, Dumaguete-based Marcid occupies an increasingly broadening interstice of genres. In the course of twelve tracks, the four-piece, in their tour-de-force of a debut titled Chlorinate (2024), articulates and amalgamates altered states, inner turbulence, and ethereal soundscapes. Characteristic […]
Listen to Marcid’s full-length debut, Chlorinate, NOW!
Dive into Chlorinate, the roaring debut album from Marcid that captures the essence of raw, youthful exuberance. Twelve tracks that burst with frantic energy, each track weaves together vibrant guitar riffs, rip-roaring rhythms, and catchy hooks that resonate with fans of shoegaze and alternative rock. From poignant choruses to gritty melodies, Marcid’s Chlorinate channels the […]
‘Perpektong Solusyon’, the new single by Modry-modry is OUT!
Modry-Modry recently released his new single, ‘Perpektong Solusyon’ via digital streaming platforms. The new single is the first official single off Modry-modry’s forthcoming album to be released early next year. The new single release also comes with an official music video. Check it out below.
The Pervs’ Alcoholics Anonymous and Epithelials – Out on Streaming!
‘Alcoholics Anonymous‘, the new single from indie rock / punk band, The Pervs is out now on all music streaming platforms. The single comes with another track called Epithelials. With these new tracks, we see the band slowly recuperating and sobering up, replacing their former ferocity and candor with clarity and erudition. On the second […]