“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 […]
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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 […]
Awkward Dancer vs. The Harmless Devil – Out Now!
We’re excited to announce the release of Awkward Dancer‘s album called, Awkward Dancer vs. The Harmless Devil. Awkward Dancer’s debut album contains 8 tracks (featuring two previously released tracks, “Reel Fixer” and “Southeast Emo”) and is available on physical formats: CD, Cassette Tape (courtesy of Sappy Tapes PH), as well as digital streaming platforms. […]
Folding Bed – Singles, Early Recordings… Out Now on Spotify
Folding Bed‘s Singles + Early Recordings & Rarities is out now on music streaming. Stream https://li.sten.to/foldingbed
OUT OF TUNE – VERSE VII – GLEAM
Ah, to be young and without a care in wearing your heart on your sleeve. This is the feeling that one gets from listening to this quartet that forms part of the current resurgence of the shoegaze scene in Cebu City. Recently formed in just under a year, yet delivering their trademark bitter-sweet, sonically-charged songs, […]
OUT OF TUNE – VERSE VI – ASHTRAYS TO GAZA
When asked what their first instrument was growing up, Jiesus nonchalantly answered, “my voice”, an answer that is mirrored by Tintin. In this emotionally-laden outfit, the soulful vocals of the band sits perfectly well with their heart-wrenching lyrics masked by noise so sweet resulting in songs so potent that they could freeze the listener in […]
OUT OF TUNE – VERSE II – AWKWARD DANCER
“Cause I’m just a reel fixer…” Just hearing the first line to this song will make it difficult, if not impossible, for you to stop finishing it in its entirety. Awkward Dancer, a rag-tag crew originally organized in a hasty fashion as replacements for an open spot in a gig, seem to have found the golden formula to captivate the unwary listener. For a band that was formed in a span of just under a year they already have people singing the words to their songs in their live performances and (we have it on good authority) even inspired some of their audience to form their own band. Join us in the second episode of OUT OF TUNE as we further acquaint ourselves with JB, Jeremy, Cris99 and Luke (or Josh), the awkward souls that form Awkward Dancer.
OUT OF TUNE – VERSE I – FOLDING BED
The second of September gave us a treat in the form of Megumi Acorda playing in From Here, Crossroads. Equally a treat was the sonically-charged set of Folding Bed who played as one of the opening acts. Looking at the faces of and hearing the people talk after the event would prove that this four-piece brought down the house, figuratively speaking. When I decided to start a docuseries of the artists in the local subculture and indie scene, it was a no-brainer to invite them. I felt grateful that these noisemakers agreed to grace the first issue of the series. This is OUT OF TUNE, an interview series where we get to know better the bands that gave us the music that are oft ignored, who continue to battle it out in a hard-to-please music scene with hardly any reward, fueled by nothing other than their passion and love for the arts.
Ashtrays To Gaza’s Surge of Blue – Now Available in Digipak Format
Ashtrays to Gaza’s “Surge of Blue” album is now available on CD digipak format. Ashtrays to Gaza hails from Carcar city, Cebu. It is the solo work of Jiesus from noisegrind duo, Discrustshea. Here’s the link to order via Shopee. Listen to the album: S҉ᵤᵣg█●fBLᵤ█ by ﾑ丂んｲ尺ﾑﾘ丂 ｲの ムﾑ乙ﾑ