Avalanche City: From Auckland to Wanderland
By Jill Tan Radovan
Being alone for a week in the middle of nowhere may not be a bad thing. It was, in fact, a very prolific period for Dave Baxter, the man behind the New Zealand folk band Avalanche City.
Being alone for a week in the middle of nowhere may not be a bad thing. It was, in fact, a very prolific period for Dave Baxter, the man behind the New Zealand folk band Avalanche City.
If you’ve been continuously updating your alternative/indie-rock playlist for the past several years, it’s almost impossible not to have come across Nada Surf.
In the spirit of talent searches and finding a place in the hearts of a younger generation, Oishi, makers of Marty’s Cracklin’ Vegetarian Chicharon, invited supporters of musicians and rock music fans to Eastwood Central Plaza in Libis, Quezon City, last week for the culmination of its very successful “Form The Marty’s” band search.
The Canadian indie pop band Stars has been playing in the Canadian and United States independent music scene for more than a decade, but I first encountered them only seven years ago.
Much has been said on whether or not OPM still thrives in the local music scene. Culture critics have cited their reasons for believing that OPM has reached extinction. While their observations are valid, there are still those who believe that Filipino music is very much alive and worthy of an audience.
A five-piece ensemble of young, 20-something musicians, The Flaming Youth dispels preconceived notions one may have regarding gospel music. Composed of Rem Paguio on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Alvin Bonaobra on lead guitar, Kiel Romero on bass, Cha Bonaobra on drums and Micah Herrero on keyboards, this contemporary Christian band brought together by a common love for music and unyielding faith places Christian music on an entirely different pedestal altogether.
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