Ruby Ibarra Kicks Off The Circa 91 Tour
Born in Tacloban City, Philippines, Filipino-American artist Ruby Ibarra is a Bay Area native who channels both her Filipino and American identities into her work: through rap, hip-hop and spoken […]
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Feeling Good “This Christmas” (Donny Hathaway/Chris Brown Cover by Kaitlyn Fae & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
Happy holidays friends! Can you believe the holidays are already here? A few days ago, I had the pleasure of accompanying my friend Kaitlyn for a night of music, food […]
Low Leaf performs genre-bending folktronica at Undiscovered SF in SOMA Pilipinas
In the center of San Francisco’s newly opened San Francisco Mint building, a gently plucked harp plays to electronic beats vibrating into the air. Angelica Lopez, the artist behind Low […]
‘Baka Bukas’ Review: Philippine Cinema Makes Big Step for LGBT
In the opening scene of Samantha Lee’s “Baka Bukas” (“Maybe Tomorrow”), the question is asked: “Is coming out still a thing?” “Those were the exact words that were said to […]
Alfa Interview: Indie Fil-Am Artist Talks New Album “Spark & Fury”
The inspiring and mentally frustrating creative process that goes with producing, recording and writing a new album is no easy task. Alfa, a Philippine-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of guitar, ukulele, […]
Earl gives “One Dance” by Drake a reggae makeover
Alaskan-born singer-songwriter and half-Filipina Kate Earl has given herself a jazz makeover in recent years. Her sultry vocals, Amy Winehouse meets Norah Jones breathiness and knack for soul and jazz […]
One Week Out
I packed my bags, said goodbye to my little hometown in the East Bay Area, moved into my friend’s room in Orange County and have made ways for a new […]
Rufio Returns In New Short Film “Bangarang: The Hook Prequel”
The red-haired mohawk leader of the Lost Boys’ origin story arrives in Dante Basco’s new short film Bangarang: The Hook Prequel. After a successful Kickstarter-funded campaign, which raised $68,790 entirely […]
Amy Vachal Interview: Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Talks Post-Voice Journey and Upcoming Album
Amy Vachal is the kind of singer whose music puts you at ease. Full of acoustic-driven blues and pop folk-inspired tunes, the 28-year-old Brooklyn singer-songwriter has made it her mission […]
I’m Not Drunk, I Wanna Go Home “Officer” (Kate Earl Cover)
“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]
One Girl One-Take on “Dueling Guitars” (“August Rush” Cover)
We are halfway through the month and I thought I’d bring you another video to kickstart the year! “Dueling Guitars” has always been a song that immensely inspired me through […]
Melissa Polinar Interview: On Songwriting in Nashville, YouTube and her Upcoming EP
With the “voice of a black woman,” writing chops of a Nashville songwriter and the intrigue of an Asian-American growing up in suburban North Texas, Melissa Polinar hasn’t let her […]
A Trio of Songwriters: Justin Kawika Young, Melissa Polinar and Gabe Bondoc live at The Chapel
Have you ever heard a song that changed your life? Maybe it be the way a musician’s voice can tell a story, making you feel a sense of heartbreak or […]
Kate Earl releases lush music video for “I Love You”
EARL, or as singer-songwriter and soul singer Kate Earl calls herself as a means to reclaim her name, has come a long way. As an Alaskan native who moved to Los Angeles […]
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse and “Valerie” (The Zutons Cover)
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse, I decided to plug in the electric and groove to this wonderfully soulful tune, originally created by The Zutons. I’ve been preparing for […]
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