Favorite OPM Songs of 2013 List

2013 is probably one of the best years in local Filipino music. From genre defying sounds to risky mainstream pop songs, OPM has never been this diverse. Every day there are new bands being discovered or new songs being released. It’s insane! Sometimes, I couldn’t keep up already.

So, here’s a list of my favorite tracks from Filipino artists of 2013 (in no favorable order).

Ang Bandang Shirley - Polygonal Graphs
Although I haven’t heard the crowd favorite Tama Na Ang Drama, I declare that this is the best track from that album.


The Strange Creatures – Stargazer
Sweet and dreamy. I cannot wait for this band’s other releases next year. More of this please!


Slow Hello – You Know It’s You
Sob. I cry every time I listen to this song. It’s so beautiful, I loop this track from their recently released album Audio Baby a million times. :’(


No Rome - Dance with Me
This might sound a bit too late for the chillwave bandwagon but the 17 year old No Rome made it sound relevant to my ears. I just love how it makes me wanna go to the beach and…yeah, dance in the moonlight :p


Sheila and the Insects - Pretty Loser
The comeback single of the Cebu-based band. What happened to the new album, guys?


Moscow Olympics – Alphonsine
Everything about this band is a fave!


The SLEEPYH3ADS - Nights without You
This is such an unexpected sound from these guys. Such fragile and just gives you that feels.


Tradewinds Sailing Club - Marina Bay
#justhittheplaybutton


Spazzkid – Getting To Know You (wow Such Shoegaze Version)
40 winks was my initial fave from Spazzkid’s Desire album but this particular version of Getting to Know You changed my mind.


Always - Spirit Ocean
These kids know their indiepop!


Gio Puyat feat Kaye Matriano - Oh Hey
The great things we discover on Facebook. This track gives me such feel good vibes every time it plays on my itunes.


Bee Eyes - Someone Else
#instafave These guys just released this song a few days ago and it’s so good that it has to be on this favorite list.


Yeng Constantino - Chinito
I would be the last person to listen to Yeng Constantino. Not a big fan of her and her music but this track. This track!!!


Sarah Geronimo – Ikot-ikot
The pop princess’ finest!

JANGLE ALL THE WAY!: A Xmas Mixtape

 Here's a Christmas mixtape for your yuletide feels! 

DOWNLOAD HERE

MUST LISTEN: Boyish - Shadow of You

from the upcoming Cloudeberry release. Oh Boyish, why you so perfect!

MUST LISTEN TRACKS THIS WEEK!!!

Well, it is here now! :) Weekend tunes for all you guys! Ashrae Fax re-issues their 2003 album and I have a track from it. Also, I discovered two new shoegaze bands that I think we should be giving some lovin, they are Plastic Girl in the Closet from Japan and Eerie Summer from somewhere, it doesnt matter coz they're awesome! I have some sample tracks on the set. Soft Pillow Kisses also have a new track here but it's still the rough version. Cant wait for the new album! Anyway, enjoy the set! :)

Calm your pits

Thirteen awesome tracks you need to hear this week! MINKS have this lovely demo. You need to also check this amazing indie-pop band from Indonesia called The Silent Love. The Mary Onettes track is one of my faves here. Rogue Wave is back i think with a new album soon and their new song is pretty catchy.

POP PORN

Music while eating corn

Pop yo cherries!

Check out these twee-filled tracks because Sunday is for pop music! 

Boyish - Crazy For You
Here's another discovery from Japan!


Raindeer - Tattoo


Skittle Alley - In my kitchen


Slumbook - Luminous
these Filipino indiepoppers will soon release this amazing single under Dufflecoat Records! Here's a demo version


Males - So High


Death of Pop - Nowhere


The Sleepyheads - Nights Without You
Havent heard The Sleepyheads this vulnerable. #missin


Wampire - Spirit Forest


Honeymoon - Hail the Madmen
psych-pop goodness!


Pale Spectres - I Know We're Special


Saturday Looks Good to Me - Invisible Friend


Psychic Twin - Dream State
i found my daydreaming soundtrack.


Brothers In Law - Lose Control


Painted Palms - Carousel
NEVER SKIP THIS TRACK


Silver Screen - Change to Fall
this is my fave track from their new album When You And I Were Very Young. Listen here

MIXTAPE: Summer Missin'

For people we dearly missed

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#nowplaying

More pop tunes to start my 2013 post!

Some Gorgeous Accident - Tracing Baguio

Unity Floors - Nice Fit


Caramel Snow - The Beauty Editors


Flowers - When You Lie


The Anthony Rochester - The time is right (for BMX)


Strawberry Someday - Million Year Love [bedroom version]


The Charmes - It's Your Heart I Dont Trust


Veronica Falls - Teenage


Souvenir Stand - All I Want To Know


Whorish Boorish - Good To You

i like it pop!

Here are some of the must listen pop tunes of the week!

The Girl with the Paintbrush - Les Bicyclettes de Belsize
A song for your artsy girl crush

As Long as I Have You - Alpaca Sports
A sweet tune you would want to hear from someone you wake up every morning


Honey, Honey - Demure For Sure
A New York-based act with a knock for 60's pop and retro electronic sound.


So Cool - Sunny
Oh baby you so cool/And I don't know what I'd do without you


Regular Town - New Navy
A classic tale of 'we're from two different worlds but hey I still like you' something like that...


Fade Into You - Stumbleine fet Steffaloo
An amazing cover of a Mazzy Star classic with a glo-fi twist


Heavy Heart - Tripping the Light Fantastic
#JUSTHITTHEPLAYBUTTON

H.H.W.W. MIXTAPE

Drawing by Edrick Bruel

That's Holding Hands While Walking y'all! haha I must say, this is the sweetest mix i've done so far. If you're a big fan of indiepop/twee then this one's for you. It includes some new tracks that I got from my mail and I threw in some of my old faves. You can download the entirety of the mix here. Now, let's go to the park! :)


TRACKLIST:
0:00 - 3:14        Advantage Lucy - Windy Sunny Friday
3:14 - 6:38        Allo Darlin' - Wonderland
6:38 - 10:22        Saturday Looks Good To Me - Sunglasses
10:23 - 14:30      Kisses - Funny Heartbeat
14:31 - 17:17      The Proctors - Fun Sunday
17:18 - 21:41      Blueboy - The Joy of Living
21:42 - 23:52      Thee AHs - Bronwyn
23:23 - 28:05      The Cherry Orchard - Love Among The Stars
28:06 - 31:00      The Softies - You and Only You
31:01 - 34:29      The Gentle Waves - Pretty Things
34:30 - 36:40      The Sunbathers - Hope
36:41 - 38:58      The Hermit Crabs - Stop This Now
38:59 - 44:04      White Shoes & The Couples Company -  Selangkah Keseberang
44:05 - 48:00      Sambassadeurs - Memories
48:01 - 51:41      LMP (La Musique Populaire) - Show Some Heaven To Me Baby
51:42 - 55:02      Sleeping Policeman - High Skies
55:03 - 57:11      The School - Why Do You Have To Break My Heart Again
57:12 - 59:39      Fear of Men - Mosaic
59:40 - 1:02:42     The Happy Balloon - Among The First To Know

Everything is Fine (Filipino Indiepop Scene)

OH YEAH!! Here it is! Everything is Fine (Filipino Indiepop Scene) is a compilation of the best tracks from the Philippines' indiepop community. Now THIS is Christmas!! Thanks to SEA Indie (Southeast Asia Indie) and Popscene Manila! for this!!!

Volume 1 - DOWNLOAD
01. ODILE ET FRANZ – la poesie intermede
02. Daydream Cycle – Christmas Is Here
03. Japsuki – Bitter, Sweeter
04. The Camerawalls – My Life’s Arithmetic Means
05. Spring Boutique - So Twee
06. Apple Orchard – Tomorrow Says Goodbye
07. Outerhope - Anna Gabrielle
08. Days Like Postcards – For a perfect time
09. DRESS - Wafture
10. Gentle Universe – Tree House Playroom
11. The Treblinka Love Scene – Missionaries On Rural Transit
12. Farewell Isobel - Under The Moon Lies
13. That Lingering Feeling – First Light

Volume 2 - DOWNLOAD
01. Dream Carousel – No Matter What
02. Your Imaginary Friends – Hey, Rowena
03. Some Gorgeous Accident – Blush
04. The Gentle Isolation – I’ll Pocket You A Rainbow
05. Archaster – Oakwood Avenue
06. Slow Hello – Decidedly Weird
07. Slumbook – Luminous
08. Carnival Park – Lachrymose
09. Outcasts Of The Universe – One Little Bomb
10. The Wentletraps – Pure
11. CERUMENTRIC – An Analogue Embrace
12. Lazy Lorelei  – Sunshine
13. Moscow Olympics – Keeping the Avenues Open

MUST WATCH/LISTEN: Say No To Love by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

It's raining right at this very moment while i am writing this post and the new single from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart makes me suddenly missed sunny days. Pains' brand of indie-pop reminds me of the earlier Sarah Records bands particularly Field Mice but more cleaner. It has that C86 sound and the charm of twee without losing that modern pop sensibilities. I totally love this song! Intro palang, pasok na!

I also love the accompanying video for Say No To Love featuring the band's keyboardist Peggy Wang enjoying the hot summer days while the rest of the gang plays somewhere else. Check it out