Saturday, June 26, 2021

American rapper BLXST looks forward to an activation for Filipino fans

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  American rapper BLXST looks forward to an activation for Filipino fans By Rick Olivares   It’s six o’clock in the evening in Los Angeles, ...
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

On my turntable: Burning Witches' The Witch of the North

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The fourth album from this Swiss metal band is their best so far. I love it.
Monday, June 21, 2021

Filipino indie label Terno Recordings to release Kapitan Kulam & international indie artists

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  Filipino indie label Terno Recordings to release Kapitan Kulam & international indie artists By Rick Olivares   Trailblazing Filipino ...
Saturday, June 19, 2021

Tips for New Record Collectors

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  Tips for New Record Collectors By Rick Olivares   You have gotten into an expensive hobby such as record collecting. Your collection is no...
Friday, June 11, 2021

Itchyworms Waiting for the End to Start: From digital to vinyl to perhaps the best album art of the year

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  Itchyworms Waiting for the End to Start: From digital to vinyl to perhaps the best album art of the year By Rick Olivares   The Itchyworms...
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Chicago punk band Negative Scanner on my playlist.

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I discovered Chicago punk band Negative Scanner and their FilipinoAmerican vocalist Rebecca Valeriano-Flores in 2015. Their EP and single we...
Monday, June 7, 2021

Loving the new album of Testament

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This is only my second album of thrash metal band Testament after Dark Roots of Earth and I love both of these albums! Titans of Creation is...
Saturday, May 15, 2021

I love Echo and the Bunnymen... their old records

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I was in first year high school in 1981 when I was introduced to Echo and the Bunnymen by my classmate, Nicky R. That was their first album,...
Friday, May 14, 2021

The new cassette album from Filipino punk band ExSenadors

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A jarring and stinging new diatribe of the times by ExSenadors.... Heartlessness and the Perpetuation of Despair. Been a fan of this band si...
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Listening to Ride's This is Not A Safe Place

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Monday, May 3, 2021

My Test Presses

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 How many test presses do I have? Let's see... On 12-inch vinyl  Gapo Volume 1 Barred - Bloodstained Existence Peryodiko Red-I - Killade...
Friday, April 30, 2021

The 50th Anniversary of Anak Bayan

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  OPM Rock History: 50 th  Anniversary of Anak Bayan. By Rick Olivares   When one talks about the origins of Pinoy Rock, one has to start wi...
Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Filipina rock musician Lala Frischknecht’s Journey from Mayric’s to Wacken

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  Filipina rock musician Lala Frischknecht’s Journey from Mayric’s to Wacken By Rick Olivares   “Hey, it’s Gene Simmons!”   Lala Frischknech...
Monday, April 12, 2021

The story behind local Jazz releases Chasing the Sun & Turtle Bird

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  The story behind local Jazz releases Chasing the Sun & Turtle Bird By Rick Olivares   Jazz music, defined by its improvisation, syncop...
Friday, April 9, 2021

New Filipino jazz release: Paolo Cortez’ Not by Sight

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New Filipino jazz release: Paolo Cortez’ Not by Sight By Rick Olivares   Jazz guitarist Paolo Cortez’ debut album Not By Sight is sending a ...