Author: Ed Padillo
is a social worker who loves to sing and writes poetry and other stuff.
After winning the International Acapella Championship in Singapore last year, viral vocal group Acapellago once again represents the Philippines and bagged second place in the 2016 Asian Acappella Cup at the Vocal Asia Festival in Taitung, Taiwan. Vocal group Gili from Taiwan took home the first place while Doowop from Korea and The Groovies from Japan snatched the third place. Fresh from their Philpop 2016 stint where they interpreted the song “Stars are Aligned” by JC Jose, the group consists of Michelle (soprano), Happy (bass), Almond (countertenor), Josh (tenor) and Bogart (beatbox) flew to Taiwan for their second international music…
Pinoy singer-songwriter, Quest spent years in Manila’s top artist management companies performing, releasing songs, featured on TV and radio; even releasing his first album. While some might consider this a success route, the growing music business left Quest pondering. Being in these well-oiled industry management machines has its merits, but Quest forged a new path for himself to become an independent artist. Quest can be described as a non-protégé type. He came out differently unlike stars from reality TV shows or a lineage of artists. Everything else is hard work, perseverance and faith that kept Quest to where he is…
After almost four years of being side tracked, Pop Rock Royalty Bamboo Manalac returned to writing music with the release of his sophomore album Bless This Mess at the 12 Monkeys Music Hall and Pub in Makati City. With the success of his 2011 album No Water, No Moon, Bamboo eases into his second phase with Bless This Mess released by PolyEast Records saying that writing good music should take time and enough space. Recorded in Grand Street Recording Studio in Brooklyn, New York featuring ten brand new well-crafted compositions, Bless This Mess offers broad selection of songs from emotional…
Singing Christina Aguilera’s “Show Me How You Burlesque,” Pinoy all-sister group 4th Power made it to the competition’s 6-chair challenge taking seat number 4. But still have to hang on until all contestants in the group category are done with their performances. Commenting on their breath-taking performance, Simon said “I think you girls are actually amazing. I think you need a little help in the type of music you should be doing, but I’m so happy you chose this show and this country. I think the public is really going to fall in love with you.” Cheryl who will be…
This October, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is pouring more excitement to the nightlife scene in Eastwood City and McKinley Hill as it uncorks its annual beer festival with exciting activities! Music + Laughter + Beer at Eastwood City Beer Festival Non-stop laughter and great music will fill the air from 7PM onwards at the Fuente Circle in Eastwood Citywalk 2 at the Music and Comedy Night happening on October 10 with Comedy Cartel and Hans Dimayuga, on October 17 with Comedy Manila, Basti Artadi and Johnoy Danao, and on October 24 with SPIT Manila and Jeszen Gomez. Music and Comedy Night…
The Manila concert scene will be in for a treat as the world-renowned One Night of Queen goes on stage at The Theatre of Solaire Resorts and Casino on October 24 and 25. Headlined by Gary Mullen and his band, The Works, the concert pays homage to the greatest band of all time, Queen. Dubbed as the best tribute band of the Queen, Gary Mullen & The Works has been touring the world to bring to life the timeless rock anthems of Queen. Their two-hour energy-filled concert never fails to amaze audiences. Gary’s spot-on imitation of Freddie Mercury, the legendary…
After his boy band’s stint in X Factor Philippines and winning this year’s Dreams Get Real Search for the Next OPM Star, Neo Domingo proves that he’s worthy of all the spotlights with singles, music videos, gigs and his own album under his belt. In fact, Neo is the voice behind the hit “Pagbigyan Mo Na” and the dance craze hit “Kaching-Kaching” (which features Fifth Element). His soon-to-be released debut album “Ano Tayo?,” wields strong influence on social media and is highly anticipated. In an interview, Neo said that the album showcases hi versatility and his love for OPM novelty…
Cafe SaGuijo, Makati’s indie rock venue celebrated their 11th anniversary last October 3 with powerhouse line-up of OPM rock bands. While SaGuijo has always been jam packed on ordinary days, last Saturday’s anniversary celebration was a huge show and large gathering of fans, rockistas, bands and supporters who all wanted to see and party with their favorite bands. A fitting salute to SaGuijo’s over a decade support to up and coming and indie fans by providing not just a venue to jump start their career but a nest where one can just relax and jam. Performances from Veronica & I, The Buildings,…
The Philippines is not yet through with boy bands. Exceptionally talented JBK (an acronym of three member’s names Joshua Bulot, Bryan and Kim) became popular via Facebook after their a cappella cover videos of OPM, Indonesian, and Malaysian songs became viral. Because most of their videos were shot in fire exits of a condominium (and constantly getting into trouble with the security guards for it) JBK gained the moniker #FireExitBoys. JBK, managed by well known star-maker Chris Cahilig, was discovered after they won the McJim Classic Leather’s Dreams Get Real Season 1 talent search. Since then the band launched a…
It is very seldom that you stumble upon a song that can hit you in multiple levels. More so, the artist’s genre creates no hindrance in communicating the message across. You do not need to be a hip-hop or a rap fan to appreciate Gloc-9’s latest offering, Payag. In a time when everyone has a say on about anything, Gloc-9 poetically and lyrically wakes us with Payag. Gloc-9 did this in not-so-subtle yet poignantly written lines like “halina sa lugar kung saan masaya lahat ng kawatan” or accusing lines like “kahit na dinoktor ang lahat ng detalye / lagi syang…