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Wally Gonzalez, guitarist of seminal Filipino band Juan Dela Cruz, has passed away. His son John confirmed the news in a post on Facebook. He was 71. Gonzalez is perhaps best known as the guitarist of Juan Dela Cruz, which is widely considered ...

There was a time when it was easy to tell if you’ve made it as a musical performer. Sell a bunch of records, make it to the top of the charts, sell-out arenas, that sort of thing. But now the metrics aren’t ...

If the dizzying heat hasn't already clued you in, we are well and truly in the midst of summer, and that means cold drinks, 24/7 air conditioning, and road trips (well, that’d be the case if it weren’t for this little thing ...

Parokya ni Edgar has had a lot of hits over the years, but perhaps none as memorable and instantly recognizable as “Harana.” The gentle and sweet ballad, which is in the band’s second album Buruguduystunstugudunstuy (released in 1997), is the ultimate ligaw ...

When Joey Ayala pops up onscreen he is wearing a sleeveless top in front of a black background. The 64-year-old musician is all smiles as we exchange pleasantries, but I couldn’t help commenting on his muscled arms and toned physique. And so ...

While most of us just couched and watched Netflix while staying indoors, artists got busy and found inspiration within and beyond the walls of their own home. Want proof? Listen to these OPM gems right now. Artofbodybending is a strange name for a ...

In 2020, music was made, and, as always, some were better than others. Creativity blossomed while we were all forced to stay indoors for the better half of the year. Hereabouts, there were some pretty special releases, and the best were the ...

Vladimir Garcia, more popularly known as Jamir and vocalist of the band Slapshock, has died. He was 42 years old. The news was reported by several media outlets, quoting a report by the Quezon City Police District Station 3.The police report said ...

Some of us turned to baking bread. Some, to tending plants. Some have even written entire books (although the quality is suspect, at best).ALSO READ: OPMTwo International Music Labels Are Setting Up Shop in the PhilippinesAn Oral History of Mayric’s: “Where All Great ...