BISROCK RULES!!!

A New Tattoo

2008-07-30T06:45:00.000-07:00

I really, really love this song. Someone special dedicated this to me in those crazy and unforgettable days in the past. Hahaha! This is the very first Urbandub song that I love. Urbandub had not only reigned here in the South but had also conquered the hearts of mortals nationwide, and in the near future their viruses will spread worldwide. World Domination! Hehehehe! \m/

This was shot in various locations in Cebu and took about 3 days to shoot and forever to edit. The result, of course, was something that we all never expected to be quite a timeless piece. What with the immortalizing of various characters, including Kahlil De Pio himself (Lighter Records Art Director), the guy with the original New Tattoo. Directed by Kris Villarino.

Check here for more...

Urbandub - Come

2008-01-29T15:49:00.000-08:00

This is the first video ever done by Urbandub, with their second drummer Jerros Dolino. It was a project done years ago directed by Kris Villarino.

Download video here...

EKSENA.net

2007-12-17T02:07:00.000-08:00

If you you are looking for almost complete and latest infos about the local rock and indie music scene you got no other local site to visit but eksena.net. Here's a preview of a bisrock article I found there...

Smooth Friction - The Underrated Hit

Exploring Smooth Friction’s musical catalogue, in chronological order, is like a psychiatrist watching the transformation of a garden variety recidivist into a howling psycho killer - one can’t help but get amazed at how brilliant the metamorphosis is taking in action. Every genre-bending record they put out is a testament to their peerless craftsmanship unhinged of any musical pigeonholing. Be it their playful brand of orgasmic jazz-rock-blues fusion(2001’s Oh Yeah! and 2003’s 2nd Coming) to the death metal concept album(2007’s Kinasing-kasing nga Halad) delivered in a subtle deadpan manner, Smooth Friction, the supercombo quartet that every Cebu scenester highly reveres, is definitely on an artistic league of their own.

Check the rest of the article here...

The AmbaNEWS

2007-11-15T18:03:00.001-08:00

NOW AVAILABLE!!! THE AMBASSADORS SHIRT...CONTACT MARK 09156808931

The Ambassadors is currently working on new songs and they want your feedback when they upload some of it. Dowloadable raw songs will be available soon, they hope you can give your feedback. =)

Please check out their new AMP address for more songs, visit amp.channelv.com/theambassadors and also you can now email them at their official email address - theambassadorscebu@gmail.com

Enchi MP3s

2007-11-15T17:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some sample songs from Enchi. You can download it by clicking this link.

01.ISTAMBAY
02.NGANO
03.LAB ISTORI
04.DILI LALIM
05.DUNGAGI NI!
06.BABOY
07BASO
08GUGMANG GIYATAY
09TSINELAS

Alert The Armory

2007-11-11T02:23:00.000-08:00

Urbandub's third album EMBRACE; Alert The Armory was directed by Lee Nadela of Slapshock fame. It was shot at the EMI offices with projectors, lotsa lights and, obviously, a lot of darkness. Mayday! Mayday!

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To all posers out there...

2007-11-08T17:46:00.000-08:00

A true lover of music appreciates different genres. A poser is one who picks one genre to support and rejects the musical merits of the others. Or to be closer to home, a fake is one who loves rock music but shuts his ears to a song if it is written in Cebuano, no questions asked.

Read the rest of the article here.

Mentioned in FHM...

2007-10-29T20:46:00.000-07:00

A friend told me that this blogsite is mentioned in FHM's June issue. I immediately got my copy and scanned the pages. And here it is...

The write up is a part of the "Rock n Roll Joyride" article sponsored by Red Horse. It's subtitle is "BISROCK, CEBU'S BEST PRODUCT SINCE YOYOY VILLAME". This is what the article said:

On the surface, Cebu bands dabble in pretty much the same sounds as their Manila counterparts. But the crucial difference is how they reproduce their sound in an album. In that part of the game Cebuanos trample the competition. Case in point, Urbandub. "When we went to the studio where Urbandub recorded their albums, the equipment were antiquated," enthused Sandwich guitarist Diego Castillo. "It's amazing how they got their amazing sound."

You can credit that to their reps as a musical town courtesy of their guitar-makers, or heck just Yoyoy being there, but it is quite obvious the sound of Cebu is globally competent.

At the end of the article this blogsite is mentioned...

Fast Pitch Wallpapers

2007-10-29T07:51:00.001-07:00

Stuff for your desktop...

Click here for more...

First Of Summer

2007-10-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

The video of the second single off of Urbandub's EMI release, EMBRACE. Directed by Marie Jamora.

Download here...

http://lighterrecords.multiply.com

Urbandub Photos

2007-10-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

Photo Taken by Charles Buenconsejo

BAYBEATS 2007, Singapore

http://www.myspace.com/urbandub

Urbandub - Frailty

2007-10-29T07:32:00.000-07:00

This is the fourth video for the single Frailty off of Urbandub's album Embrace. Thanks to Blue Rain Media for this amazing video. Directed by Pancho Esquerra.

Download here...

Natal Cleft Posters

2007-10-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

Nice posters from Natal Cleft's Myspace profile...check them out...

Perverted ELite

2007-10-29T05:58:00.000-07:00

Nag sugod ang tanan sa wa na nako nahinumdumi og kanus-a to. basta...
Salamat kaau kang Leoman og boxer og sa don jalfman og sa Headroom studio production sa tabang og record nila kanamo.

Salamat d.i sa tanan...ni RaMONITO "Oni"...ni aia nga amo manager!!!sa DON JALFMAN(sir.boxer aldwin,Leoman, Faizel, jeward,donde,)...3 hours band,jim2x and the imburnal kidz,crownroyale,tymlimit, this way band, BUkid alternative, Headroom studio...og sa tanan banda sa tibook kailibutan... kung wala sila, wala sad ta!wala kitang tanan..busa pakpak...huhuhuh,

NB: Gikan ni sa ilang myspace account
Band Members
Hiroshi - Vox
Jing2x - Guitar
Chito - TamboL2x
Mykee - Bahista
Jess - Lead guitar

Contacts:
09224865730 (SuN)
09058533580 (TM)

Links
http://www.purevolume.com/pervertedelite
http://www.handuraw.com @ Jamroom
http://www.myspace.com/thepervertedelite

Missing Filemon Music Video

2007-10-24T05:21:00.000-07:00

At last!!! sembreak na...kabalik na jud tawon kog post diri...hekhek...check this new missing filemon music vid of their song "Sine-sine"...Directed and Photographed by Ruel Dahis Antipuesto
Edited by Jerrold Tarog

Production Crew:
Donna Gimeno, Victor Villanueva, Tessa Villegas, Winston Cabico, Carlito Nocete Jr.

THE COOK-OUT FEVER

2007-07-31T05:28:00.000-07:00

Mag ROCKRAKAN 'ta sa UP... August 10,
2007, 6:00 PM at the UP
Grounds

ROCKRAKAN sa UP... COOK-OUT 2007

naay dance showdown..." indigay sa
pagsayaw"

ug adunay rampahan... "pagpakita sa UP
NAMING NAGING MAHAL"

naa pa diay singing
showdown... "kantahan na"

di nato kalimtan ang band
showdown... "rakrak"

ug uban pa...

Mag-uban-uban ta sa Cook-out... I block
nana sa schedule... August
10, 2007 sa UP Cebu College Grounds.

With some guest bands: (list given by
Paolo Varela)

------------ --------- --------- -------
Powerspoonz
Ambassadors
Pandora
Pohaku
CDMC
Pelican St.
Refrain
------------ --------- --------- -------

For UPV Cebu College Students, please
bring your ID or recent FORM 5
for identification.
For non-UP students, tickets are sold
at Php 40.00 each.

Cook-out 2007 is brought to you by the
UPV Cebu College Student
Council( UPVCC-SC), the Unified Student
Organizations (UNISO) and
the Production Team.

DYSFUNCTION

2007-05-21T10:07:00.000-07:00

Guys, as a support for a friend of mine...please vote for DYSFUNCTION at Handuraw Awards . Here's an excerpt from their profile in myspace.

"DYSFUNCTION could mean a lot of things... things which we wouldn't want to mention here for fear of alienating or embarrassing those who suffer from it... but we aren't talking about clinical Dysfunction here... this is about The Band...

We're just a bunch of guys with varied musical tastes who found out that the other had unused instruments at home( Carlo's)... So out of sheer necessity and lack of other things to do, we decided to name ourselves......
DYSFUNCTION......
Dysfunction because of the fact that at first we never really knew what we were about. Dysfunction because one way or the other one or two of our original members would find ways not to be there when needed.....

The band was officially formed after the two original members, ourselves( CARLO the bassist and TONYO (Anthony),the frontman decided that they needed to get serious and decided to invite the current lead guitarist to play with them.....

Dominic, who had a sabbatical from playing after his former bandmate ( Butch Gamos- Urban Traffic) decided that married life is far more interesting, proved to be the key to the image of this band......"
Check their page here and vote for them here.

VOTE FOR MISSING FILEMON and DYSFUNCTION

2007-05-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Please vote for MISSING FILEMON and DYSFUNCTION as your favorite artists or bands at
http://www.handuraw .com/awards/

Chilling Out with Missing Filemon at Bantayan Island

2007-05-12T11:07:00.000-07:00

in order: with the guitarist, drummer, lead guitarist, and the vox...

Missing Filemon's Remaining Summer Gig Skeds

2007-05-08T07:27:00.000-07:00

MAY 9 - TALAMBAN
MAY 12 - PINAMUNGAJAN
MAY 15 -SAN ISIDRO, LEYTE
MAY 18 - MARINA MALL, LAPU-LAPU CITY
MAY 28 - ESCALANTE, NEGROS ORIENTAL
MAY 30 - HANDURAW (handuraw awards)

Faspitch Plays PULP Summer Slam and Tours Southeast Asia!

2007-04-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

Catch Faspitch as they join the Invasia Southeast Asian Rock Tour starting in April, running throughout the month of May in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand; culminating in one concert to remember in Singapore!

Faspitch will be touring alongside fellow Filipino rock band Chicosci, Furcurve (Australia), LoveMeButch (Malaysia), A Vacant Affair (Singapore), and Brand New Sunset (Thailand).

Invasia: The 1^st Southeast Asian Rock Tour kicked off at Mayrics on April 11 2007. It continues on the following dates and places:

April 27 2007: RNB Bar, Metrowalk (with LoveMeButch, Chicosci, Hilera, ImbueNoKudos, and The Ambassadors)

[April 28 2007: PULP SUMMER SLAM]

May 24 2007: Manila, Philippines

May 26 2007: Bangkok, Thailand

May 30 2007: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

May 31 2007: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Crossing Borders Concert)

June 2 2007: Singapore (with international bands ANBERLIN and COPELAND)

Faspitch is set to rock Southeast Asia in the next few months so stay logged on to get more updates on Faspitch and the Invasia Southeast Asian Rock Tour! For more details on the tour, check out the following sites:

http://www.myspace.com/invasia

http://www.myspace.com/faspitch

SONIC BOOM with NOFX, KING LY CHEE, URBANDUB, FASPITCH and THE AMBASSADORS!

2007-04-06T04:48:00.000-07:00

Watch out for Summer's BIGGEST SONIC BOOM ever!

On April 18, 2007 (Wednesday) 8PM, Red Horse Beer, Pony and No Fear
presents SONIC BOOM with US 90's Punk Act - NOFX and Hong Kong's
Hardcore – KING LY CHEE at the Amoranto Theater Hall Quezon City
Philippines (beside Amoranto Stadium) with the Sound of the Giant
South's - URBANDUB, THE AMBASSADORS and FASPITCH.

LIMITED TICKETS ONLY!
Php500.00 with 2 Red Horse Beers plus a limited premium giveaway.

TICKET RESERVATION PERIOD HAS ENDED.

Tickets will be sold at the gate starting 6PM, First Come, First
Serve!

So make sure to be early and experience the rock event opener
for the Summer.

This is total Monthly Mobile Music Mayhem.

SONIC BOOM with NOFX, KING LY CHEE, URBANDUB, FASPITCH and THE AMBASSADORS
Presented to you by: Red Horse Beer ITO ANG TAMA / Pony / No Fear
Media Partners: PULP Magazine / NU107 / MTV Philippines / Anthem
Magazine / PULSE.ph

This Event is affiliated with Lighter Press, Lighter Records and PAPS
Production

For more info on the event, please visit
www.myspace. com/sonicboomphi lippines or
http://sonicboomphi lippines. multiply. com

For Band info, log on to:
NOFX – myspace.com/ nofx
KING LY CHEE - myspace.com/ kinglychee
URBANDUB – myspace.com/ urbandub
FASPITCH – myspace.com/ faspitch
THE AMBASSADORS - myspace.com/ theambassadors

One Man Down

2007-03-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

One Man Down is a work in progress of three musicians from the Queen City of the south. The band started out way back '97-98 and used to be known as Negative Ska. After getting support and recognition in the local punk scene the band decided to record their first album which was produced by Gumer of Happy Days. Unfortunately, the original drummer had to leave the band which put the Negative Ska album on hold indefinitely.

After a month in hiatus the band hired veteran Drummer Englebert (stickshift, 5 yr. suicide) and thus One Man Down was born. Armed with new songs injected with the metal roots and technical know-how of the new drummer, Heavier, more technical, more aggressive straight in your face combination of melodic punk, hardcore and ska. The trio is back with a vengeance. A new sound for the southern underground!

Band Members
Daryl: Guitars, Vox
Eng2x: Drums
Xtian: Bass

Influences:
Suicide machines, Greenday, Authority Zero, Operation Ivy, Rancid, Alkaline trio, The Specials, The Chinkees, MxPx, Bad Religion, The Ramones, Rxbandits, Shrapnel, Left OF Center, The ambassadors, Six Flag Ahead, PipeBombLandMines, Faith no more, Skidrow, Megadeth, The Clash, Vision of Disorder

Type of Label: Indie

source:
http://www.myspace.com/xonemandownx

Sonic Boom in Cebu

2007-03-06T06:12:00.000-08:00

On March 17 Saturday, SONIC BOOM: Manila will be at Club O (formerly Dish) ABS-CBN Complex QC with performances by URBANDUB, DICTA LICENSE, TYPECAST, HILERA, THE AMBASSADORS, SWITCH, THE OUT OF BODY SPECIAL and TAKEN BY CARS! So make sure to be there!

On March 30 Friday, SONIC BOOM: Cebu will be at Club Royale Concourse with performances by URBANDUB, FASPITCH, THE AMBASSADORS, STILL, PELICAN STREET and THE LINE DIVIDES! Also DJ Duo TECHISOBA VS. MIDI OK! So make sure to be there!

SONIC BOOM is music community. A production. Bringing in music; independent, mainstream and experimental. Providing an experience; fresh, new but addictive. It's an explosion of sound. It's a statement. We'll be around. We'll make noise. We shall be heard. Did you see this coming? No? But you're definitely gonna hear the BOOM!

Sonic Boom Gig this April 18

2007-03-06T05:58:00.000-08:00

April, 18 2007 at SONIC BOOM with NOFX and King Ly Chee - Limited Tickets Only, Reserve Now! Amoranto Theater Hall, beside Amoranto Stadium, Amoranto Theater Hall, Quezon City, Cost : Php500 with 2 Beers.

SONIC BOOM with NOFX (US) and KING LYCHEE (Hongkong) with guest performers: URBANDUB, THE AMBASSADORS and FASPITCH!

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For Ticket Reservations and inquiries, email sonicboomphilippines@gmail.com or text 091762SONIC (09176276642)
- For More Info on the event, visit sonicboomphilippines.multiply.com

Urbandub--The Sound Of The Giant South

2007-03-01T05:43:00.000-08:00

The Sound Of The Giant South is gaining more recognition around the nation like never before. At the forefront of the whole movement is a band that has a record that surpasses most bands than that of the bands that have come out of the Queen City of Cebu. They are none other than Urbandub.

From the very first day that this band was formed (in the year 2000), they were destined to be something more than the ordinary. Forced to be independent due to the lack of support coming from major record companies, Urbandub released their debut album called BIRTH. Off of this album, the hit tracks "Come", "Give" and "Would You Go" launched and took their world by storm. Unique, timely and yet experimental, it was something that entertainment scenes around the Philippines needed: a kick start into the future of original music.

With the release of their sophomore effort, INFLUENCE (Lighter Records), Urbandub took on a new form, changing their sound with a new drummer (From Jed Honrado to Jerros Dolino). It was the sound in this album that clearly defined the steps that Urbandub would start to take. The track "Soul Searching" later won the award as Best Song of the Year in the NU107 Rock Awards 2003. Pushing the sound further, the collection bagged the Album Of The Year Award in the NU107 Rock Awards 2004.

Today, Urbandub now offers yet a third helping of what they are capable of. With the 2005 release of the album EMBRACE, Urbandub has proven that there is hope for the struggling artist. With help from their community and the noise they have created, they were able to grab the attention of EMI Music Philippines. Not one to take chances, the band has kept Lighter Records as their management arm and guide. In line with their ideals, EMI allowed them the creative freedom to record their album on their home soil of Cebu. Added to that, they have been able to maintain their independent principles while taking major steps into the scene that has awaited their new sound.

Urbandub is Gabby Alipe (Vocalist / Guitarist), Lalay Lim (Bassist), John Mendoza (Drummer) and John Dinopol (Lead Guitarist).

Urbandubs career thus far has given much inspiration and support to upcoming acts, most of which fall under the Lighter Records stable such as Faspitch, The Ambassadors, Still, Nuncyspungen (Cagayan) and Point Click Kill (Ilo Ilo). Each of them now aspire to take their own roads in music, paving their own way and modeling some of their steps after the success of Urbandub.

source

Singles from faspitch, Point Click Kill, Urbandub, Nuncyspungen, and The Ambassadors

2007-02-28T08:34:00.000-08:00

These are from the lighter records site in multiply.com.

Download their singles here...

Sonic Boom, February 24 @ Handuraw!

2007-02-22T04:59:00.000-08:00

Sonic Boom, February 24 @ Handuraw!

Are you all set for the next Sonic Boom? Check it out as it hits the stage in Handuraw on February 24, Saturday at 9pm!

Rock out with Sheila & The Insects, Picture Filled, The Ambassadors, Incoherent, Pelican Street and Faspitch! It's only 150 bucks to get in plus you get a swig of beer so we hope to see you at the gig.

Rock and Roll! It's Sonic Boom: Monthly. Mobile. Music. Mayhem.

NURSING by Indephums

2007-01-28T02:17:00.000-08:00

NURSING by Indephums

Hey bisrockers...been a long time that I haven't updated this friggin' blog. I've been busy with work. Anyways, the bisrock scene is gettin' hotter and hotter and one of the hottest bisrock bands in town is no other than INDEPHUMS...yeah...so here's one of their famous songs...

NURSING (indephums)

kani-adtong uyab pa tang duha
pinangga kaayo tika
wa ko mag toong kalit kang ma-usab
kay naa di ai kay laing uyab
ref:
pagkalisod jud ni ining gugma
kung mapul-an na e-etsapwera
chorus:
ayo ayo nalang sa imong bag-o karon
ug hinaot unta ikaw panggaon ug tarungon
hangtud sa inyong kaminyo-on
milabay ang mga adlaw mauwaw kanaku motanaw
basig guilty ka nga naa kay kabit
wala man ta tika taga-ig pasakit
ref:
pagkalisod jud ni ining gugma
kung mapol-an na e-etsapwera
chorus (balak)
refrain : chorus2x

For gigs and invites just contact: +63-921-269-6235 and look for Dong

Sonic Boom on December 20 @ Gweilos and Techisoba Vs. Midi OK visits Manila

2006-12-13T07:01:00.000-08:00

Sonic Boom on December 20 @ Gweilos!

We want to give you the chance to celebrate with us before we all kick it with our families for the Christmas vacation. So check out this months Sonic Boom, set to happen on December 20 at Gweilos Bar in Eastwood, Libis!

Rock the night away with TypeCast, Dicta License, Hilera, Urbandub, Subscapular and The Dorques! The gig starts at around 9pm, we all hope to see you there!

Do join the Sonic Boom Community as well on the following website:

www.myspace. com/sonicboomphi lippines

You bring a friend and we'll bring the experience!

Techisoba Vs. Midi OK visits Manila

Techisoba Vs. Midi OK! are flying into Manila today and will be there until December 24.

They are there on a special project that I can't talk about right now but you might be able to catch them making rounds over at the Sonic Boom night on December 20.

Will they be performing? It's doubtful since they are there to work on polishing their skills, mixing and mastering their upcoming album and that secret project I mentioned earlier.

That's the update on the electronica duo from Cebu. We do hope that you can catch up with them during their stay there and who knows? A surprise performance perhaps? If they are not too busy working hopefully.

Vote for Frailty and Download the Urbandub / Dicta License Ringback Tune!

2006-12-09T01:54:00.000-08:00

Vote for Frailty!

Request or vote for Urbandubs single Frailty on NU107 and on the MYX
Pinoy Countdown! It's simple.

For NU107 listeners, text the following:

NUVOTE FRAILTY by Urbandub
and send to 29107

For MYX Viewers, text the following:

MYX VOTE FRAILTY by Urbandub
and send to 2366

Let's send the single up through the charts! Dubistas unite!

Download the Urbandub / Dicta License Ringback Tune!

Now you can download the Ringback Tune to the track Future by Urbandub and Dicta License! Better still, this is available to Globe, Smart and Sun subscribers!

Just key in the following on your mobiles:

MTVMMS(UNDERSCORE) (UNDERSCOR E)

NOTE: UNDERSCORE is the symbol not the word.

Globe Subscribers: Send to 2219
Sun Subscribers: Send to 2823
Smart Subscribers: Send to 668

Thanks! Make your phone rock out with this cool new ringback tune today!

Faspitch: Handuraw's Artist Of The Month!

2006-12-06T03:46:00.000-08:00

Faspitch: Handuraw's Artist Of The Month!

We are more than ecstatic to tell you that Faspitch has been chosen as Handuraw's Artist of the Month for December! This is quite an honor as they close off the great year of 2006!

We invite you all to celebrate this occasion with us on December 8 (Friday) 2006. Join us at Handuraw in Mabolo and witness excellent performances by: Still, Pelican Street, The Line Divides, The Ambassadors, Detached and Faspitch!

It'll only be Php120 to get in and I believe that comes with the usual beer or pizza, so come down and rock out with some of the best in Cebu!

__________________

NOTE:

Because of the uncivilized behavior of some of our fellow surfers I decided to turn off the shout box. Yes, you all have the rights to criticize...the only thing is you cannot do it here in my blog...because this is MY blog...I advice you to make your own anti-bisrock blog and shout there all stupid insults you could muster.

Faspitch Manila trip delayed!

2006-12-03T19:58:00.000-08:00

Faspitch Manila trip delayed!

Reports of the recent typhoon in Manila forced Faspitch to re-schedule their December trip. They will not be able to play on the December 1 concert they were scheduled for but they will be flying over on December 2.

All fans and new listeners of Faspitch can catch the band on December 2 at Al’s Bar in Paranaque and on Monday, December 4 at Temple Bar in Makati with Malaysia rock act Love Me Butch.

Thank you for your love, patience and support for the bands!

Urbandub at the NU107 Rock Awards!

2006-11-21T06:10:00.000-08:00

Urbandub at the NU107 Rock Awards!

We would like to thank everybody who has supported Urbandub and their album Embrace so far. The band, their songs and album have been nominated for various categories in this years NU107 Rock Awards!

We hope that we see you all there, it's going to be one rocked out night!

Here are the categories that Urbandub has been nominated in:

Vocalist Of The Year – Gabby Alipe
Guitarist Of The Year – John Dinopol
Bassist Of The Year – Lalay Lim
Drummer Of The Year – John Mendoza
Song Of The Year – First Of Summer
Artist Of The Year – Urbandub
Album Of The Year – Embrace
Best Album Packaging – Embrace by Kahlil De Pio
Producer of the Year – Kerryl Demeterio for Embrace
Best Male Award – Gabby Alipe

This wouldn't have been possible without all of Urbandub's loyal listeners and their ever-strong Dubista fan base! See you at the awards!

Point Click Kill nominated for NU Rock Awards!

2006-11-21T06:03:00.000-08:00

Point Click Kill nominated for NU Rock Awards!

We have great news for all PCK fans out there. The band would like to thank all of you for showing your support for their music!

They have been nominated as one of the top 5 for NU107's In The Raw Award. This is for the 2006 NU107 Rock Awards. What makes this really special is that they are now officially the first independent Ilonggo band that has been nominated for a category in the Rock Awards. The guys can't get over it and are really appreciative.

On behalf of the band, we would like to thank you again for the love and support you have shown Point Click Kill.

For more information about the band, do check out the following sites:

http://www.point- click-kill. cjb.net

http://www.myspace. com/pck

http://pointclickki ll.multiply. com

http://lighterrecor ds.multiply. com

GRAND EYEBALL PARTY and ALBUM LAUNCH of the AMBASSADORS

2006-10-31T09:57:00.000-08:00

GRAND EYEBALL PARTY and ALBUM LAUNCH of the AMBASSADORS

Hello everyone!!! Join us on November 8, 2006
for the It's A Guy Thing GRAND EYEBALL PARTY
and ALBUM LAUNCH of the AMBASSADORS at
Mugen Bar in Metrowalk, kindly print out both front
and back invitations located on this url "
http://www.friendst er.com/29239054". This will
serve as your VIP pass. And make our OBB theme song "SMILE" by THE
AMBASSADORS number one on MYX chart
just txt in: myx(space)vote( space)smile
and send to 2366 (for all networks)

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

CHEERSSSSS and

SMILE:)

click this url for additional details:
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=auybEnYuLac

BisRock

2006-10-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

BisRock

I had a drink with my friends last night at Handuraw. The entrance is free since only neophyte bands were playing. I kinda enjoyed some songs but some are too lousy...Anyways, I was kinda surprised when I entered the "bisrock" term at Answers.com and they gave me a result. I used to search that term before but answers.com only gave me links but now they give me a concrete definition of the term "bisrock". So here it is...

BisRock refers to the Cebuano rock music industry. The term comes from the words Bisaya ('our own') and 'rock' (for rock music).
The term was coined by Januar E. Yap, a Cebuano writer, in 2002. It was first applied to Missing Filemon's first album.

Background

The use of the Cebuano language by Cebu-based bands has never been popular due to the predominance of Tagalog and English songs even in the playlists of Cebu-based FM radio stations. Urbandub, Sheila and the Insects, The Ambassadors and Cueshé are some of the Cebuano rock bands which have gained national fame yet didn't release a Cebuano single. Certainly, the use of Cebuano was not the path to national fame.
Against this unwritten rule, some Cebuano rock bands started popularizing rock songs using the Cebuano language. Among these bands are the following:

* Aggressive Audio
* Blood of the Stone
* Gangrene
* Glass of Dirt
* Indephums
* Jimmycycle
* Mantequilla
* Missing Filemon
* Phylum
* Scrambled Eggs
* Timeslot

93.1 Smash FM helped these budding bands by featuring their songs on-air.
The popularity of BisRock is attributed by Januar Yap to the reaction of Cebuanos against the claims of the Cebu Pop Music Festival.

CDs

It is a common misconception that BisRock bands are just after the popularity and they are willing to distribute their songs even by pirate networks. However, from their web sites available on the net, it is obvious that they are trying to sell their CDs through legitimate channels.

All of these stores are located in the City of Cebu

* MANU, 2nd floor, Elizabeth Mall
* A. Salonga, Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu
* JB Music, 3rd Floor, SM City Cebu

Criticism

BisRock lyrics are considered by some to be without literary value. Basic grammatical rules are also disregarded.

Yap has this to say about the criticisms of BisRock:
"Kill all the critics. Or let them compose their own songs. Seriously, that's not even the issue now. What is important is the young's burgeoning interest to make songs in their own language. That is for me magical. Every now and then, there will be some of them who'll be dishing out songs with a literary flair. In fact, that's happening now. Literary value and grammar? Oh, hell, let the critics reread Frank Sinatra or Air Supply."

Trivia

* The Ambassadors' Simple Changes did contain one song (Ulipon) in Cebuano, but this was a hidden track attached after one of the album's regular songs. You have to scan carefully the small print on the cover to find the title of the song.

* Junior Kilat's Budoy s Ako si M-16 during the grand opening night of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. (However, strictly speaking, Budoy and Junior Kilat is not part of BisRock, but of an earlier--if not separate--movement in Cebuano music which is called RnB for Reggae na Bisaya.)

source: answers.com

Sonic Boom on October 21

2006-10-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

It's time for another Sonic Boom chapter to happen, so check it out as it hits 6 Underground in Makati on October 21!

Sonic Boom is a nationwide series of concerts that happens once a month in Manila, Cebu and IloIlo. In the future, we hope to bring this concert to more places in the Philippines so that bands have a concert and a venue to perform their original music!

So keep it logged here for more information on Sonic Boom: Monthly. Mobile. Music. Mayhem.

Also make sure to join us on Yahoo so that you can keep update on Sonic Boom gigs:

http://launch. groups.yahoo. com/group/ sonicboomphilipp ines/

We all hope to see you at the gigs!

On October 21 @ 6 Underground, the following bands will be rocking their socks off:

Dicta License
Typecast
Hilera
Faspitch
Imbue No Kudos
The Ambassadors

This is something you don't want to miss! CD's, shirts and other merchandise will also be sold at the gig venue. Tell all your friends, classmates, officemates and people you just met! See you all at Sonic Boom!

FASPITCH: MTV’s Rising Star of October!

2006-10-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

Great news for those of you who stay stuck on the tube! MTV has chosen Faspitch to be their Rising Star for the whole month of October! So expect lots of cool news and performances by Faspitch on MTV. Just tune in and get their appearance schedules from there!

Also in October, Faspitch is going to be quite busy gigging around and so we invite all of you to experience the band first-hand at some of the following dates and venues:

Oct. 4, 2006 - Wed – WBOB Semi-finals @ Davao

Oct. 5, 2006 - Thu – WBOB Finals @ Mall Of Asia

Oct. 18, 2006 - Wed - Saguijo Cafe, Guijo St. Makati

Oct. 19, 2006 - Thu - Mayrics, España Manila

Oct. 20, 2006 - Fri - Motorsports Alley, Katipunan Ave. Q.C.

Oct. 21, 2006 - Sat - 6 Underground, C. Palanca St. Makati

Oct. 25, 2006 - Wed - Mugen Bar, Metrowalk Ortigas

Oct. 26, 2006 - Thu - Purple Haze, Tomas Morato Ave. Q.C.

Oct. 27, 2006 - Fri - Al's Bar, Aguirre St. B.F. Homes, Paranaque

Oct. 28, 2006 - Sat - Capones, Valero St. Makati

Hope to see you all at the gigs and we hope that you can also catch the guys on MTV Philippines.

Faspitch tours!

2006-09-22T16:06:00.000-07:00

With the recent announcement of Faspitch being in the top 3 for the World Battle of the bands, we have been given the great opportunity to plot out some gigs for the band as they visit the capital of Manila. We would like to thank everybody in Manila for embracing the Faspitch sound.

Now we want to invite you to experience Faspitch and to share the unique feeling of what it’s like getting your freak on while they rock on stage! So check out the schedule below and, as always, we hope to you at the gigs!

Faspitch will be playing on these dates and at the following venues:

September 23 6 Underground Manila

September 28 Club Pump, Cebu,

September 29 The Venue, Davao

September 30 Zimbals Bar along Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City.

October 5 SM Mall of Asia Music Hall (WBOB Grand Finals Night)

October 18 Saguijo Makati

October 19 Mayrics Espana

October 20 Motorsports Alley

October 21 6 Underground, Makati (SONIC BOOM)

October 25 Mugen Metrowalk, Ortigas (TENTATIVE)

October 26 Purple Haze, Tomas Morato

October 27 Al’s Bar, Alabang / Breakfast Club (TENTATIVE)

October 28 Capones, Makati (TENTATIVE)

We really hope that you can check out Faspitch perform on those dates at the gigs! Do keep it logged here for updates just in case there are any changes to the schedule.

Learn more about Faspitch on the following sites:

www.myspace.com/faspitch

http://faspitch.multiply.com

Something is wrong with Insoy's site

2006-09-17T01:24:00.000-07:00

Hey bisrockers! I've been busy for these past few weeks...Don't have enough updates 'bout the bisrock scene...I was quite shock when I visited Insoy's page and was greeted by such kinda message...Anyone who have some ideas what happened? Sorry for my lack of infos...Ehmmn, anyways for those who are requesting for bisrock songs...there're actually teasers on the right side of this blog that you can download for free. Ehmmn...teasers only KAY BASIN MAKASAB-AN NYA TA...

So long...

~eod~

Faspitch Videos

2006-09-06T16:16:00.000-07:00

Text VOTE FASPITCH and send to 286

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The Ambassador's August Gig Skeds

2006-08-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

The Ambassador's August Gig Skeds

Gweilo's Eastwood

Eastwood City Walk

Fuente Circle, Eastwood Citywalk 2

188 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue

Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City

Aug. 16, WED- 9 PM

Ticket price: Php 120

Aug. 18, FRI- 9 PM, benefit concert for street children.

(Bands: Juanpablo, Chicosci, The Automatics, Ang Bandang Shirley, Alak Pa, Winnford, The Ambassadors)

Ticket price: Php 150

Aug. 30, WED -9 PM

Ticket price: Php 120

70's Bistro

46 Anonas

Project 2

Quezon City

Aug. 28, MON- 9 PM

Ticket price: Php 150

Mayrics

1320 España St.

Sampaloc, Manila

(in front of University of Sto. Tomas)

Aug. 25, FRI- 930 PM

(Bands: Cherry Cornflakes, Kikomachine, The Ambassadors)

Ticket price: Php 150

Saguijo

7612 Guijo St.

San Antonio Village

Makati

Aug. 23, WED- 11:30 PM. Sonic Boom event

(Urbandub, Dictalicense, The Dorques, Hilera, Angulo, Switch, Subsapular, The Ambassadors)

Ticket price: Php 150

SONGWRITER'S NIGHT ,CEBU CITY

2006-08-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

SONGWRITER'S NIGHT ,CEBU CITY

CALLING ALL CEBU INDIE BANDS, SONGWRITERS,MUSICIANS,RECORD LABELS, SUPPORTERS,FRIENDS AND RELATIVES!!!

WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU, WE HAVE AN EVENT "SONGWRITER'S NIGHT" , ON AUGUST 22 2005 AT BIG GERRY'S RESTO BAR, CEBU CITY.

OUR SHOW WILL FOCUS ON ORIGINAL MUSIC OF HOMEGROWN SONGWRITERS, WITH OUR VISION OF PROMOTING AND KEEPING CEBU'S INDIE SCENE ALIVE!!

1. IF YOU ARE A SONGWRITER AND YOU WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR SONGS, YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO PERFORM. WE WANT SONGS OF ANY KIND ANY GENRE.

2. IF YOU ARE A BAND, YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO PERFORM YOUR ORIGINAL SONGS WITH SIMPLE AND MINIMAL INSTRUMENTATIONS THOUGH YOU ARE STILL IN CONTROL OF YOUR ARTISTIC FREEDOM.

3. IF YOU ARE A RECORD LABEL OR SOMEONE WHO SELLS INDIE CD'S, AND OTHER MERCHANDISE YOU ARE WELCOME TO DISPLAY YOUR WARES DURING THE EVENT. WE WILL SAVE A PLACE FOR YOU.

4. IF YOU ARE AN INDIE FAN AND SUPPORTER OF UNSIGNED BANDS, WHAT THE HECK!! YOU ARE MOST INVITED TO COME. NOWADAYS, BEING AN AUDIENCE IS AS IMPORTANT OF BEING THE PERFORMER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OF ANY OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT

0920 630 5779. LETS SUPPORT THE LOCAL MUSICIANS!!!

PAX TE CUM!

The Agressive Audio

2006-08-04T19:09:00.000-07:00

Sidney Alburo - Mic, Acoustic Guitars, Agik-ik Eugene Corpin - Vocals, Taghoy, Inamaw, Pasi-aw, Latagaw, Prayer Randolf Silvano - Current Lead GUitarist, Pahiyum Joel Ablanque - Percussion, Drums, Relo, Tago sa tom-tom Vincent Ngalis - BAho de Arko, Baho, Baho, Baho Aggressive Audio started jamming together as early as the summer of 2000. The original band members were a bunch of altar boys and choir members in a parish in cebu.

The band’s primary influence are songs heard over the church and contemporary christian music,other of the band’s influence varies and is quite diffrent with each other’s interests but that what makes the band’s sound and feel includes the 80’s rock, the classics,Love songs, guitar instrumental, the blues, nu-metal, smooth jazz, etc. etc. Aggressive audio consider themselves as a jam band, and mainly considers the thought of playing by feel than by memory. MC Rey Nadela was also a choir in the same church the band was in, and Brownian Method was In full swing back then, he helped the band to perform at a yearly concert in Cebu which is called Yukbo: Ang Konsyierto for 3 consecutive years and bieng the live band for his songs instead of backing tracks played at some occasions.
The band would soon start playing numerous invites within cebu. Thay have also performed at YAMAHA recitals and performing as back-up bands for the recitalists and started playing at Kahayag Café around 2003. Then began writing some songs, “Don’t Ever” is marked as the 1st song composed by the band with the leading composer Eugene Corpin and Sidney Alburo. Since then the band has been composing songs and began writing Bisaya as the primary choice of words. Pwerteng Lingina was recorded last 2005 and released as an independent record which inclueds most of the overplayed Bisrock songs in Cebu like Senior Citizen, Lingin, Tangkong and Cok-kuto.
Currently, the band has been working on their follow-up album (independent), our preview tracks for that album and what you will be expecting from the band soon. Tracks include Feeling Lang, Adoloscence, Liar Evil and First Timer. Former guitar player Archie Uy will be producing the new record and at the same time (still) playing guitars for the next album with the current Aggressive Audio guitarist Randolf Silvano. Expect the album within this year with a full length release. This new album will be recorded at Backyard Project Studios and in Wisconsin, USA with the assistance and guidance of Kerryl Demetrio. Bisrock Rules! contact band manager by 09189079705, look for Ysai - -archie uy

Source:

http://www.myspace.com/aggressiveaudio

Faspitch Nearing the top 3 spots

2006-08-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

Faspitch Nearing the top 3 spots

Great news so far for Faspitch! They are nearing the top 3 spots for
the World Battle of the Bands! Right now, we would like to thank
everybody who has been voting so far. And we would like to ask for
just that one extra push!

For those of you who don't know, Faspitch is one of the entries for
the World Battle of the Bands and they need your votes to get into the
finals that will be held in Hong Kong this year! Help the band
represent the Philippines in this rocking event!

Faspitch would love to represent the country and share their brand of
Philippine music with the world!

So vote for them now! It's simple:

Text:

VOTE FASPITCH

Send to:

286

Remember, this is open to Smart Subscribers only! So if you don't
have a Smart simcard, tell a friend to vote for them or get yourself a
simcard too!

Thank you so much for the love and support you have given to the band
so far. We hope that we can send them off on a truly great adventure
for Cebu and the Philippines! Let's take them up to the top 3 today!

For information on Faspitch, please check out:

www.myspace.com/faspitch

http://faspitch.multiply.com

or join them on Yahoo: faspitch@yahoogroups.com

Punk Rock Matinee

2006-07-24T06:40:00.000-07:00

Punk Rock Matinee

Got this one from isda at Immortality forum. This will be held this 29th of July 2006 at the back of Gaisano Main.

Tickets are available only for 30php. Contact isda if you wanted to buy tickets.

~eod~

LADIES ROCK NIGHT : BISROCK GIG!

2006-07-21T16:03:00.000-07:00

LADIES ROCK NIGHT : BISROCK GIG!
one nite stand 2

JULY 22 Saturday
@ Wuzzzup Restobar
(escario, near SSS bldng.)

Featuring:

Timeslot
Indephums
Makadawa
Ossified
Kazins
& more...

Gig starts at 8PM.
Tickets are for P60 with 1 free beer!

source: http://bisrock.livejournal.com

Indephums and Missing Filemon Gigs

2006-07-20T23:56:00.000-07:00

Indephums and Missing Filemon's Gig Sched

I am kinda expired to blog about bisrock nowadays. Some people are too ungrateful. Those people who don't like this blog can abscond this place in peace. I don't need any naggers here. Make your own blog and nag there. Don't shout in my shoutbox if you've nothing good to say. You are in my territory...you should be respectful enough. If you find this place awful then go away. Nobody needs you here. I hope I made myself clear.

Pax te cum and so long...

~eod~

The Cooooolest Korn Vid...Bisrock Version

2006-07-18T02:30:00.000-07:00

The Cooooolest Korn Vid...Bisrock Version

Ehmmn...what can I say? I guess this vid is very funny.
One of my officemates made the vid and my other
officemates are the friggin' rockstars...well, this is a MUST
see vid...

Starring:

Easteaward

Melancholy_Smile

RockMan-X

HellSpawn

Here're some of the vidcaps for previewing purposes.
Enjoy mortals...hekhekhek...

You can download the video HERE...

~eod~

Missing Filemon Vids

2006-07-17T03:38:00.000-07:00

Missing Filemon Vids

These are video clips I bumped into when I was surfing for bisrock vids. I downloaded them and uploaded at savefile. You can download them by clicking the pics on the left side. They are clips of Englisera and Prinsipal Live @ Handuraw Cafe. For more sample bisrock mp3s and bisrock lyrics visit Immortality Forum.

source: http://bisrock.livejournal.com

Sudden Change

2006-07-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

Sudden Change

As of 9:35 this mornin' I decided to remove the links for downloadable bisrock songs due to some legal reasons...ehmmn...don't really have any bad intentions...a big apology for all the people who get mad because of what I did...

~eod~

My fave bisrock songs

2006-07-16T01:43:00.000-07:00

Senseless Song

Well, I really, really love this friggin' song from my fave bisrock band "The Ambassadors". Dunno why, but the message of its lyrics seems to laugh at me every time I sing it loud. Maybe it's because I'm very emotional and I always think that every emo stuff I see and hear is fuckin' related with my friggin' emotions. Well, it is actually "Forever", another song from that band that I first fell in love with. Someone close to my heart dedicated it to me.

Handuraw Cafe

Well, I'm kinda busy these past few days that I haven't had any time to drop by there. I really want to watch every bisrock gigs there but time is my worst enemy. I actually hope that the place will be renovated. I mean Handuraw's space seems to become smaller and smaller as bisrock followers increase in number. The cafe's management should consider a little renovation to accommodate the increasing number of bisrock fanatics who often hang out in there. Ehmmn...what else? For MP3 and Lyrics request don't hesitate to go to Immortality Forum.

Jah Bless!

~eod~

Vote for URBANDUB on MTV Pilipinas 2006!

2006-07-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Vote for URBANDUB on MTV Pilipinas 2006!

Good news for all you Dubistas, loyal fans and new listeners of the Urbandub strain!

Urbandub has recently been nominated for a couple ofawards on MTV Pilipinas 2006!

MTV, the world's largest network and the country's favorite musicchannel, gathers its entire family together for the most excitingawards event of the year.

The most diverse group of artists comprises this year's crop of TheMTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards nominees. On August 14, the best andthe brightest of the past year's batch of musicians and music videomakers will be given due recognition, on a night filled with the mostthrilling surprises and performances never before seen in The MTVPilipinas Video Music Awards history.

We want you to cast your vote for URBANDUB!

URBANDUB is nominated for Favorite Rock Video for "First of Summer"and here is how to vote for that:

Text MTVVOTE

and send to 638 for Smart Subscribers

Send to 2219 for non-Smart Subscribers

URBANDUB has also been nominated for the Smart Hitmaker Award! Tovote for them in that category, do the following:

Text MTVVOTE

and send to 638 for Smart Subscribers

Send to 2219 for non-Smart Subscribers

It really is very simple! We hope that you will vote for URBANDUB forthese prestigious awards! Tell all the Dubistas, your friends,families and enemies today!

For more information on the MTV Pilipinas Awards 2006, check out thefollowing link:

http://www.mtvasia.com

The Ambassadors Gig

August 05, 2006 at University of Southern Philippines Lahug Campus

source: Mark Charles C. Tesch of Lighter Records

Ambassador's Newest Album and 2006 World Battle of the Bands (WBOB)

2006-07-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

The Ambassadors set to release new album!

This just in! The Ambassadors are set to release a new album! That's
right, a whole new album with all new tracks and from what I have
gathered the album is in its final mixing stages at Zubu Recording
Studio in Cebu where it was recorded!

The album is so close to mass production already and The Ambassadors
are also juggling around with some names for it as well. They
actually have a name already but I can't say what it is until I get an
official response from the guys.

We will be releasing more details on the album and its launching in
the very near future so keep it logged here!

Vote for your champion in WBOB!

PULP, the Philippines' premiere rock magazine, is inviting you to
choose your champion for the 2006 World Battle of the Bands (WBOB)!

The bands on the list are: Sin, Death By Stereo, Greyhoundz,
FASPITCH, SWITCH, DETACHED, Chicosci, Queso,
Valley of Chrome, Kapatid, POINT CLICK KILL, Angulo and Maryzark.

Get your World Battle of the Bands 2006 Philippine Division
Compilation CD in the June-July issue of Pulp Magazine ABSOLUTELY
FREE, and get a chance to listen to never-been-heard tracks from the
best of the best.

It is really easy to start voting for your favorite band! All you
have to do is check out the following page and vote from there:

http://www.pulpcommunity.com/wbob.htm

And you can also check the back panel of the CD packaging to find out
your favorite band's code name and text in your vote! Remember, when
you submit your vote, you will receive a notification on your mobile.
If you don't reply, no vote will be counted so make that vote count!
And if you download ringtones, wallpapers, etc., your chosen band
will earn more votes!

This is the opportunity of a lifetime for your favorite band to
represent the Philippines in the World Battle of the Bands! For more
information on the event, check out this link:

www.worldbattleofthebands.com

Vote now!

source: Mark Charles C. Tesch of Lighter Records

Urbandub Gig Sked July 2006!

2006-07-07T22:04:00.000-07:00

Urbandub Gig Sked July 2006!

July 7 Friday Gweilos

July 11 Tuesday Metro Bar, QC

July 12 Wednesday Saguijo

July 13 Thursday Capones

July 14 Friday SM Southmall @ 5:30

July 14 Friday St. Scholastica @ 9pm

July 14 Friday Rockwell Loft @ 11pm

July 15 Saturday SM Marilao

~eod~

visit Immortality Forum for mp3s and lyrics requests.

Faspitch and Urbandub

2006-07-04T14:49:00.000-07:00

Faspitch airs on MYX Bandarito in July 2006!

Faspitch just arrived from a week long journey to the capital and they sure were busy!
They are home now and glad to be back.
Right now,they are getting all prepped up for their next trip but details of that will follow later.

While the guys were in Manila, they were given the great opportunity to be taped on MYX Bandarito! The Faspitch episodes will be shown on the following dates so keep a note of this in
your calendars:

July 8 (premiere episode), Saturday, 3pm

Replays will be as follows:
Sunday @ 1:30 am and 5:30 pm
Tuesday @ 10 am
Wednesday @ 6:30 am
Thursday @ 10 pm
Saturday @ 7am

We really hope that you get to tune into MYX Bandarito on those dates
to watch an amazing performance from Faspitch!

Urbandub Awit Awards Performance on MTV!

Great news for all you loyal fans and Dubistas who watch MTV for more than the usual dose of local music!MTV will be airing Urbandubs Awit Awards 2006 performance on the following days:

July 6 @ 8pmJ

July 8 @ 4pm

We really hope that you can catch this very rare performance only on MTV on those dates!

Tell your friends and make sure to tune into MTV!

Salamat! Salamat!

Spread The Sound Of The South!

Mark Charles C. Tesch
Lighter Press & Records
lighterpress@gmail.com / lighterrecords@gmail.com
Moby: 09176236969
Multiply: http://lighterrecords.multiply.com

Indephums

2006-06-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

Indephums was derived from the word "Indep" meaning Independent and "hums" meaning Humans.. We have choosen this name because we the four of us (ronan, ryan, renan, & ray) are independent humans. But manawag jud gahapon mig mama and papa oi. =)
The story of the Band:

one day isang araw usa ka adlaw, around at pardo cebu city. ronan (bass)was standing along the road, suddenly renan (gtars) & ryan (drums) saw ronan and approached him and ask him to form an alternative yet heavey rock band. then the story goes on, the first vocalist of the band was thomas. later, he left the band and brylle steps into the scene. the band decided to record compositions around august 2005.
September 30, 2005, there was this band compe in a certain mall in cebu city. in there the band met ray (vox) performing for his band hunchbox. later, the band decided to replace brylle for some private reasons.After that ronan contact ray and asks if he knows someone who could sing for indephums. Ray did audition at the band. after their first jam with ray, the band let him in. Now, indephums is concentrating on BisRock (bisaya rock) composition. Thanks sa mga banda nga nag-impluwensha sa indephums to do so.

Know more about Indephums. Visit their Site.

source: http://www.indephums.tk/
http://www.indephums.multiply.com

PLAN B: The Sonic Ambush!

2006-06-23T04:50:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!We are up to doing it again! It's another sonic attack from the Giant South!

"Plan B: The Sonic Ambush" is set to land in Manila in June 2006 with Urbandub, The Ambassadors and Faspitch! Experience Plan B for a whole week as we rock out with some of the best musicians in your area! Plan B: The Sonic Ambush!

Here's the schedule: (Mark your calendars and tell your friends!)

June 24 Sat - Penguin Cafe, Malate

June 26 Mon - Kublai Bar, Katipunan

June 27 Tue - Mayrics, Espana

June 28 Wed - Metro Bar, West Avenue

June 29 Thu - Gweilos, Libis

June 30 Fri - Capones, Makati

July 01 Sat - 6 Underground, Makati

We hope to see you all there! This is a rare opportunity for you to see The Ambassadors, Faspitch and Urbandub just as they always do in Cebu! Share the stage with the South for a whole week!

Salamat! Salamat!

Spread The Sound Of The South!

It's Music You Can't Ignore!

Mark Charles C. TeschLighter Press & Recordsl

ighterpress@gmail.com / lighterrecords@gmail.com

Moby: 09176236969Multiply: http://lighterrecords.multiply.com

Gigs @ Club Vudu

2006-06-19T16:44:00.000-07:00

See the bigger pic by clicking it. For more info about this place visit this link... http://www.myspace.com/clubvudu

Urbandub’s New Video Out Now! and Faspitch CDs available on the Internet!

2006-06-16T15:48:00.001-07:00

Urbandub’s New Video Out Now!

Great news for all you Dubistas and new fanatics out there! Urbandub has just released the video for their next single Endless, A Silent Whisper! Its off of their album EMBRACE under EMI Philippines.

This is a real treat because for those who had seen the First of Summer video, this is its continuation. Now, we all know that you all had questions about the FOS video and the answers are all found in the new video for Endless, A Silent Whisper. Let me give you a hint: If you all thought that the FOS video was a little too pretentious, it was meant to be! And the reality of Urbandubs message is found in the new video, so we all hope that you get to catch it on TV!

So far, MYX has been cool enough to air it on their station and they have been airing a special with an Urbandub interview as well as the two videos (First of Summer and Endless, A Silent Whisper) back to back! Stay tuned to the tube so that you can catch that!
____________________

Faspitch CDs available on the Internet!

Faspitchs debut album The Future of Ear Repair is now available through two sites on the Internet. As most of you know, you can grab a copy on www.indiecultureonline.com and we encourage you to tell your friends outside of the country as well.

The Future of Ear Repair is also available on the CD Baby website (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/faspitch). For those of you who are having a difficult time getting the CD in record stores, these are online alternatives.

Faspitch Gigs

2006-06-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

06/14/2006 08:00 PM
- Club Vudu with Techisoba vs Midi Ok!, Nyor and Pelican Street Crossroads, Cebu
06/21/2006 08:00 PM
- University of Cebu
06/22/2006 08:00 PM
- University of San Carlos
06/23/2006 08:00 PM
- University of San Jose Recoletos
06/24/2006 08:00 PM
- Penguin Café w/ Urbandub and The Ambassadors, Malate
06/27/2006 08:00 PM
- Mayrics w/ Urbandub and The Ambassadors, España
07/01/2006 08:00 PM
- Sat 6 Underground w/ Urbandub and The Ambassadors, Manila

Faspitch

2006-06-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

All pics from their MySpace Account
Formed in 2000, Faspitch is an abstract-metal quintet and yet another addition to the ever-growing Sound Of The South. Prepared, focused and united, Faspitch offers a smorgasbord of metal crashes mixed with drum & bass and old-school grunge.

Perhaps it may be too difficult to box them into a particular category but Faspitch is not one to be easily described. The band is oftentimes mistaken to be a bit of everything that falls under the current listener trend. Faspitch, however, is a band to be experienced, not just heard. Off-stage, the guys are constantly hacking over ideas on how to change their sound. On-stage, the experiment takes place, their presence always leaving an audience gaping in wonder about what just happened.

For those who are not so familiar with the band, however, the band released their first single, Staying This Way on the airwaves, later following it up with A Day Before Pisces which is gaining more ground and building up their music / fan community. This is what prompted the band to take a step further in releasing a full-length album. They inked a deal with Lighter Records on April 1, 2005. Their second single is also available in the compilation FULL VOLUME, which was released by EMI Records and includes tracks from their label mates, Urbandub and The Ambassadors. Incidentally, some listeners may already know Russell Manaloto (lead guitarist), who was kind enough to lend his talent to Urbandub after John Dinopol's accident almost a year ago. Russell now has his full attention geared towards Faspitch.
Faspitch's goal is as typical as any other band's aim to take music to the next level. They do believe, however, that in order for their crash and grind formula to work, they have to work hard. Individually, they train themselves to concentrate more on their skills as musicians. This is made clear in their newly released, year-long project and debut album The Future Of Ear Repair which is available in selected places today. The album was launched in April 21, 2006 and their new single All Under Heaven is gaining more airplay on a nationwide scale. There are great expectations that the band is going to be something massive and that they are set to rock the scene. This is something that the band knows. And they do know one other thing: Faspitch is ready.

Join Faspitch mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/faspitch and post your comments, suggestions and violent reactions. :)

Genre: Metal/Rock/Experimental
Band Members:
Henry Allen (vocals)
Russell Manaloto (guitars)
Trick (guitars)
Trevor Bicknel (bass)
Pacco "Peekaboo" Manreal (drums)

For Bookings, contact:
Lighter Press
and Records Inc.
Alex "Phat Boy" Lim
09176236969
lighterrecords@mail.com
lighterrecords@gmail.com
lighterrecords.multiply.com

Influences:
Deftones
Oasis
Foo Fighters
Collective Soul

Record Label: Lighter Records
Type of Label: Indie

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source: http://www.myspace.com/faspitch

Urbandub Shows

2006-06-03T15:13:00.000-07:00

06/09/2006 08:00 PM - SM Clark Pampanga
, Pampanga

06/13/2006 09:00 PM - Capones with Hale and Rivermaya
Makati, Makati, - Php200

06/14/2006 09:00 PM - Saguijo Makati
, Makati City, - Php120.00

06/15/2006 09:00 PM - Ateneo Event
To be announced, Quezon City

06/16/2006 09:00 PM - Kerplunk Anniversary
Saguijo , Makati City

06/17/2006 09:00 PM - Gweilos, Eastwood
Libis, Quezon City

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source: http://myspace.com/urbandub

Urbandub

2006-06-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

Pics: All are from their myspace account
The Sound Of The Giant South is gaining more recognition around the nation like never before. At the forefront of the whole movement is a band that has a record that surpasses most bands than that of the bands that have come out of the Queen City of Cebu. They are none other than Urbandub.

From the very first day that this band was formed (in the year 2000), they were destined to be something more than the ordinary. Forced to be independent due to the lack of support coming from major record companies, Urbandub released their debut album called BIRTH. Off of this album, the hit tracks "Come", "Give" and "Would You Go" launched and took their world by storm. Unique, timely and yet experimental, it was something that entertainment scenes around the Philippines needed: a kick start into the future of original music.

With the release of their sophomore effort, INFLUENCE (Lighter Records), Urbandub took on a new form, changing their sound with a new drummer (From Jed Honrado to Jerros Dolino). It was the sound in this album that clearly defined the steps that Urbandub would start to take. The track "Soul Searching" later won the award as Best Song of the Year in the NU107 Rock Awards 2003. Pushing the sound further, the collection bagged the Album Of The Year Award in the NU107 Rock Awards 2004.

Today, Urbandub now offers yet a third helping of what they are capable of. With the 2005 release of the album EMBRACE, Urbandub has proven that there is hope for the struggling artist. With help from their community and the noise they have created, they were able to grab the attention of EMI Music Philippines. Not one to take chances, the band has kept Lighter Records as their management arm and guide. In line with their ideals, EMI allowed them the creative freedom to record their album on their home soil of Cebu. Added to that, they have been able to maintain their independent principles while taking major steps into the scene that has awaited their new sound.

Urbandub is Gabby Alipe (Vocalist / Guitarist), Lalay Lim (Bassist), John Mendoza (Drummer) and John Dinopol (Lead Guitarist).

Urbandub s career thus far has given much inspiration and support to upcoming acts, most of which fall under the Lighter Records stable such as Faspitch, The Ambassadors, Still, Nuncyspungen (Cagayan) and Point Click Kill (Ilo Ilo). Each of them now aspire to take their own roads in music, paving their own way and modeling some of their steps after the success of Urbandub.

Band Website: urban-dub.tk
Genre: Rock / Alternative / Progressive
Band Members:

Gabby Alipe (voice, guitars)
John Dinopol (guitars)
Lalay Lim (bass)
John Mendoza (drums)

For Bookings, contact:
Lighter Press
and Records Inc.
Alex "Phat Boy" Lim
09176236969
lighterrecords@mail.com
lighterrecords@gmail.com
lighterrecords.multiply.com

Record Label: Lighter Records / EMI Philippines
Type of Label: Indie
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source: http://www.myspace.com/urbandub

Missing Filemon

2006-05-29T16:28:00.000-07:00

This pic is from their friendster account

Missing Filemon started in 2002, with Eimer Tabasa on drums, Arni Aclao on bass and Insoy Niñal on guitars and vocals. The trio joined the Cebu music scene via a route seldom taken by local bands, by using the Cebuano language in their lyrics. After they were formed, the band immediately went to the studio to record their materials and finished their self-titled album before the year ended. But after the album launching, the band disappeared from the scene. The band never issued official statements of the “breakup.” As silently as it disappeared, Missing Filemon returned in the early part of 2005 and highlighted the comeback with a series of gigs in Cebu and Mindanao. It took in two new members, Cocoy Hermoso of Beverage (guitars) and Ron Capio of Curious Blossoms (bass). Arni, after reuniting with his old band The Ire and having found a new passion in digital recording, decided to help Missing Filemon in the production aspect of the band’s second album.

Ehmmn...they have stickers for only 15 bucks...click the link below to see the samples...
Sticker Design 1
Sticker Design 2

For bookings, email them at:
mf_payag@yahoo.com

source: www.missingfilemon.tk

Missing Filemon Second Album Launching

2006-05-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

(Pics: Missing Filemon band from www.missingfilemon.tk, Handuraw Cafe sketch from www.handuraw.com)

Last Friday at Maguikay they announced the launching of their second album "Sine-sine". It will be held at Handuraw Cafe this coming June 3, 2006 with guests The Ambassadors, Scrambled Eggs, and I forgot the rest. Just visit Handuraw Cafe on this date. Anyways, here's a sketch of the place if you still haven't been there...

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Bisrock Gig @ Mandaue

2006-05-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

Maguikay Mandaue
May 26, 2006
Starts at 8 PM
Entrance: 30 Pesos

Featuring:

Aggressive Audio
Indephums
Mantequilla
Missing filemon
Scrambled eggs

Kitakits ta didto mga bisrockers!!!
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source: http://bisrock.livejournal.com

Panahon by Brownian Method

2006-05-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

As requested here it is...this is one of my father's favorite...hekhekhek
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PANAHON
Brownian Method

Chorus

Nausab na gyud ang panahon
Badlungo'ng ubang mga batan-on
Ang mga kadalagahan
magpasaway di motoo'g ginikanan
Tambagan man gani ni nanay
Maminaw pero sa dunggan ipalabay
Tambagan man gani ni tatay
molayas mopuyo og laing balay

Verse

Paminaw paminaw ibukang kalimutaw
naa koy iyawyaw ug among isangyaw
dili ni kuyaw di sad tiaw tiaw
arong kamong mga katawhan among mapukaw
kay nausab ang panahon
lahi ang kaniadto kun itandi karon
may mga garbohon may makaron ingnon
magpafeeling gwapa aron pansinon
lahi na gyud kun kamo madaga
mangarte magpanindot sa hitsura
mabati o magwapa maorang istorayaa
sudlan ang uyab uyab sa pag eskwela
inyong mama ug inyong papa
nikayod og maayo para makakwarta
aron makahuman sa inoyng pagtungha
pero inyong gibuhat ga-biga biga

Chorus

Verse
Mananghid man tinuod kun ikaw molakaw
ang bakak nga rason maoy ipatigbabaw
mahadlok kang kasab-an sa imong ginikanan
kay madugay ka'g uli sa imong adto-an
pero huna-hunaa imong gibuhat sakto ba?
kun ikaw mabuntagan sila mabalaka
pangutan-on diin gikan didto sa diskohan
nikuyog sa mga barkada ug sa kauyaban
babaing buhat babaing buhat
sa mga inahan makapabughat
kun sa kaugmaon ikaw masipyat
praktikal buhaton og mamurikat
imong hinumduman kun ikaw mapamabdusan
sa uyab mong way batasan ikaw buwagan
makuha ang pagkababae nga imong gitapigan
sayop na nimo kay gusto mo matuman

Chorus

Verse

Pa-virgin virgin pero wang wang na di ay
saba diha day mao say imong ampay
kapugngan mang baha kontra ang biga
pero ang gugma sa lalaki tinuod ba kaha?
naa ra na nimo magpada ka's tama
kung di ka patambag mao nay imong gaba
dili tanang lalaki magbinuang
uban magtinarong mapili lang
it's not easy to trust the guys right now
kaon na lang inday og hot siopao
may pang magtinarong sa imong pagtungha
ayaw sa panguyab kay mo abot ra na
usba imong batasan pag ampo sa simbahan
aron ka kaluy-an damgo mo matuman
kun ikaw tambagan sa imong amahan
sabta lang kay imo nang kaayuhan

Chorus

Senseless Song by The Ambassadors

2006-05-21T22:53:00.000-07:00

Ehmmn...I'm kinda brokenhearted these days...so here's a song from my fave band...tantaran...
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Senseless Song
by The Ambassadors

I'll sing you this song
Filled with words that make no sense
Played with chords that never ends
Please just give me one more chance
To sing this song to youTo sing to you this song
This senseless...

Never thought that i'd be
Captured by your smile
You rock my world
Without youI can't imagine life
I close my eyes
Get enough faith
That burns me
Deep down inside
So i pick up my guitar
And i sing this senseless song

Well this song i sing
With joy it may bring
It's all about a story
Of a hopeless romantic fool
And for singing along
I will leave you with this song
Coz i may pass away
But this song will always be
With you

You'll never miss the water
Till the well is dry
You'll never miss the moments
Till it pass you by
You'll never miss the time
While i'm still here
You'll never miss me
Till i disappear

[ repeat * except last two words ]

Coz i may pass away
But my heart will always be
With you

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...hukhukhuk...bleh!

Urbandub plays Cebu, SM IloIlo and SM Davao!

2006-05-18T22:59:00.000-07:00

Just received this notice from Lighter Press a while ago...

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Hey guys!

This just in and we are sorry for the short notice but we were rushed into it as well!
Urbandub will be playing at two SM concerts, one in IloIlo and one in Davao!
We are calling on all Dubistas in these places to join forces and enjoy the concert with Urbandub! Tell your friends and families too!

Anyway, Urbandub will be playing in IloIlo on May 18 (Friday) at SM IloIlo.
You know that the place is going to be rocked out!

On May 24, Urbandub will be playing at Club Vudu at The Crossroads in Cebu.
This is for the launch of Indie Nights.
On May 27, they will be playing at a gig in SM Davao!

The gigs will start at around 9pm at night and we hope to see you all there!
Thanks guys! Urbandub is excited to be playing in places in the South again! Kepp it logged in for more information on other gigs as well! We will be posting about the gigs as soon as we get confirmations as well!

Salamat! Salamat!
Spread The Sound Of The South!

Mark Charles C. TeschLighter Press & Records
lighterpress@gmail.com / lighterrecords@gmail.com
Moby: 09176236969
Multiply: http://lighterrecords.multiply.com

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source:
theambassadors@yahoogroups.com

T-back by Brownian Method

2006-05-18T22:19:00.000-07:00

As requested here it is...
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T BACK
by BROWNIAN METHOD

Verse

Yo! yo! yo! Her we go here we
Check the flow check the flow
Sultihan ko kamo sa bag ong uso
Pirming sul obon sa mga tawo
T back na kuno kay nindot kaayo
Murag uwak di gyud mag bitay sa
hayhayan Gamay kaayo dili lisod labhan
Sinaw nga tan awon ang imong butlo
Kun mag panty ka dili gyud maklaro
May baratuhon ug naa say mahalon
Angayan parisan sa fitted nga
pantalon buy 1 take 1 kun mopalit ka's carbon mapilas ang baga kuyaw ka'g kagiron
Ampay sulobon sa mga sexy
Makapabudlat sa mga lalaki Kun ang T Back maong imong itnap
Hasta among iro magtabisay
magpanilap

Chorus

Si inday gasulob ug T back
Nilingi ang pahak i love i love your T
back
Daghan nang ma-attrack si yaya sad
nag T back
Butlo ninyo ma si-ak

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For Ulipon sa Gugmang Giatay I posted it already. Here's the link...
http://bisrock.blogspot.com/2006/04/puno-sa-gugma.html
Check the Archive Section for more lyrics.
Daghang salamat.

The Ambassadors Latest News

2006-05-17T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!

For those of you who are wondering where The Ambassadors went, they are currently in the studio belting out new tracks for an upcoming album! We can't give any details yet but so far the stuff we have heard in the studio is fantastic!The album is scheduled to be released this year.

Keep it logged here for more information and updates on The Ambassadors!
Thanks! Spread The Sound Of The South!

Mark Charles C. TeschLighter
Press & Recordslighterpress@gmail.com / lighterrecords@gmail.com
Moby: 09176236969Multiply: http://lighterrecords.multiply.com
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source: theambassadors@yahoogroups.com

Baboy by Enchi

2006-05-16T03:11:00.000-07:00

I don't know but this song is my most favorite among their songs...I really like it...hehehehe...I love it...I dunk it...I lick it...hehehehehe...here it is...
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Baboy
by Enchi

kung akoy mahimong baboy
ihikot sa inyong silong
kung aduna moy kaluoy
pakaon lamang ug tae

kung akoy mahimong tae
ipapilit sa inyong haligi
kung aduna moy kaluoy
ipakaon sa inyong baboy

kung wa nay baboy sa inyong silong
wa nay mokitkit
sa igit na mapilit sa inyong haligi

if im going to be a piggy
you tie me under the backyard
if you have mercy on me
you feed the shit to me

if im going to be a shit
in the post that's where i should stick
if you have mercy, mercy
you feed me to your piggy

if no more piggy
under the backyard
no one's going to eat
with the post stuck with shit
under the backyard

Missing Filemon's Incoming Gigs

2006-05-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

here's MISSING*FILEMON gig skedz!

=MAY=

20: MABOLO(fiesta) w/ aggressive audio

26: MAGUIKAY
29:MARIGONDON(tentative)

=JUNE=

2:POST NO BILL @ jive bar(formerly known as CLUB CIRCUS) w/ shiela and the insects

3:MF the SINE-SINE album launching @ handuraw cafe w/ guest: FRANK!,SHIELA and the INSECTS,POWERSPOONZ,AMBASSADORS,SMOOTHFRICTION and AGgRESSIVE AUDIO... 24:PAGADIAN CITY(tentative)
=JULY= 29:CONSOLACION

=AUGUST=

13:ULING NAGA(tentative)

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thanks to DESS_ROCKYAH for posting this @ Immortality Forum

Junior Kilat's Nationwide Fame

2006-05-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

(All pics are from Junior Kilat's Myspace and Friendster Accounts)The moment I saw Budoy with the rest of the gang at SM last year during MTV's concert party I know it from my friggin' brain that their packin' band will make it...they will make it to the very top. Well, look at them now...ABS-CBN gives them unending appearances in their music shows, uncountable gigs all over the Philippines and millions of Bisdak err Filipino supporters and fans all over the archipelago. They made it and Kudos to Budoy, Jad, Diana, Cleofas, Bangin, Gina, Tiano and Arcie. We, Cebuanos are very proud of you...[Pakpak mga Bisaya!]

Anyways, here are some old articles about Junior Kilat...tantaran...

Jr. Kilat's signature number is titled "Original Sigbin," which means original Visayan, says Budoy. "Jr. Kilat is Jr. Kilat because of our Visayan lyrics, not necessarily Cebuano, because I sometimes use Waray."

In fact, Budoy traces his roots to Laoang, Northern Samar. One of his grade school teachers introduced him to the Waray traditions of luwa and siday. These are forms of improvised folk poetry performed during fiestas. As in the Tagalog balagtasan (poetry joust), a theme is chosen and the contestants improvise spoken or sung lyrics on the theme, much like the rap battles in "8 Mile," with the most eloquent and the wittiest winning the contest.

Given this background, Cebuano dub isn't that much of a stretch after all. "Of course, my lyrics are different because my environment is urban," says Budoy.

One song, "Hala Suyop," describes local shabu addicts who resort to selling off their household goods, including the LPG tank, for a fix. "They think they're being cool, but they're the victims," says Budoy. Unfortunately, this anti-drug song was widely misinterpreted and was actually banned in Dumaguete and Davao.

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Music Makers : Cebu's Spokesman of Reggae
By Eric S. Caruncho
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Oct. 31, 2004
More
Jr.Kilat's Budoy is the worthy lieutenant of Papadom, and the band has among the most memorable and easily identifiable songs in Island Riddims: the first single culled off it, K-Fyne with its catchy Scooby-doobie-do and other playful Bisaya ramblings, and the humorous though somewhat homophobic Original Sigbin....

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Dees riddims be islands
By Juaniyo Arcellana
The Philippine Star, October 17, 2004
More
The legendary Sigbin of Cebu’s lower mythology comes alive with the Philippines’ premiere in-your-face dub/reggae band Junior Kilat. Their debut album “Party Pipol Ur On Dub TV” from Galaxy Records brings to every island the fresh new flavor of a rarer style of reggae.

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Junior Kilat releases 'Party Pipol Ur On Dub TV' Album
The Freeman, February 24, 2005
More
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http://juniorkilat.com/articles/main.html
source: http://juniorkilat.com

The Handuraw Cafe

2006-05-12T22:11:00.000-07:00

(Pics and articles from www.handuraw.com)

Imagining Handuraw

SunStar CebuWednesday, September 21, 2005(http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2005/09/21/life/imagining.handuraw.html)
Imagine a bar where dreadlocked rastafarians jam in the same space as head-banging metal rockers. Only in Cebu will you find such a place.
Hidden for more than a year now in the shadow of the more popular Kahayag Acoustic Café is Handuraw, named after an old Cebuano word meaning “the power to imagine”. Handuraw is literally behind Kahayag in the old Coaco building at M.J.Cuenco, Mabolo--just as cozy and artsy, with large paintings on the walls and potted plants in the corners, but with lots more room for conversation, or even several rounds of board games. But what makes Handuraw truly different from its sister café is in what you dare to imagine.

On weekdays, the family-owned Handuraw seems like a typical restaurant which offices or clubs can book for meetings, parties, or launchings. A room can be reserved for small-group seminars and workshops. The 24-hour internet café is conveniently available for business-related services like email, scanning or printing.

But on weekends, Handuraw takes on a totally different character. The small function room becomes a personal karaoke studio. The internet café becomes a network gaming center. The jamming studio beside it buzzes with one band after another practicing for gigs. Even the couch in the foyer becomes an alternative hang-out for spill-overs. And the Handuraw Learning and Leisure Café is transformed into the Handuraw Events Café.

Handuraw is the Cebuano word for "the power to imagine" is the first learning and leisure café in Cebu, combining business and entertainment facilities under one roof. Function rooms, a jamming studio, internet café, karaoke studio are some of the services available. Known for its great tasting thin crust pizzas, Handuraw can also serve as your exclusive party venue.
We are located at the Ground Floor Sea Orient (formerly COACO) Building, M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City.
Call us at (032) 2338678www.handuraw.com

Eskina

2006-05-10T22:09:00.000-07:00

As requested here it is...

ESKINA
Missing Filemon

Bay, gilaay ka ba kanunay
Gikapoy ka na ba nga way gipadulngan
Ang imohang kinabuhi
Kagahapon ug karon

Hoy, nganong di ka lang mosuroy
Nganong di ipaagi sa
Pahiyum ug katawa
Sud-onga ang palibot mo ug pagmaya

Chorus
Kita ta sa eskina kay bangkahan tika
Dia pa koy gamayng kwarta
Lambanog ang tirada
Inamawng estorya
Way magbuot kung mag-unsa ta
Ubos sa hayag nga buwan
Di ta mahadlok mouwan
Bahalag bisan asa makatulog
Kay kita hubog

Pre, hurot na ba ang allowance mo
Wa nay matilok nga sinsilyo
Nahurot na sa bisyo
Sa imong papa'g mama gipalayas ka

Na, ayg kalimti ang gitara
Ug uban sa naga-uwang nga mga irong buang
Magsinggit singgit ta sa kadalanan

Chorus

Magsinggit singgit tang duha

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sources:
http://bisrock.livejournal.com/
www.missingfilemon.tk

Gig @ Minglanilla Gym

2006-05-09T14:59:00.000-07:00

MINGLANILLA GYM (Sports Center..ambut)
May 13, 2006
P30 ang ticket, available at MANU, 2nd level, EMall.

Bands playing:
Aggressive Audio
Missing Filemon
Timeslot
Indephums
Jimmy Cycle
Scrambled Eggs

Source: http://bisrock.livejournal.com/

Note: Kalayo pud oist...then mag-overnight mi sa palm beach ana nga time...toinx...

Handuraw Events Café!

2006-05-09T13:47:00.000-07:00

(Pics: All are from Handuraw's Cafe...a place where indies and indie fanatics hang out) May 12, Friday

Handuraw Events Café!

Featuring performances
by
Aggressive Audio,
Indephums,
Mantequilla,
Phylum,
Birth Control,
Blood of the Stone,
Glass of Dirt,
Ossified,
Agipo!
Party starts at 9:00P.M.
Entrance fee: 75 pesos
Free beer or pizza.
Note: I'll go probably...I'll just see...

Source: http://bisrock.livejournal.com/

The Ambassadors

2006-05-08T22:17:00.000-07:00

Note: The article below is from their Myspace Profile: http://myspace.com/theambassadors

(Pics: still from last 21st of April @Handuraw Cafe)

Not new to the music scene, The Ambassadors proved that to exist and enjoy their place only takes patience, dedication and a whole lot of fun! With punk as the root of their lifestyle, The Ambassadors are serious and comedic. They are stoic and irreverent. They are "EXPN"; the ultimate adrenaline rush. Clean vocals (Iping) mixed with crunch-guitars and choir-like backing vocals (Bai & Mark) touched with a bassist (Joseph) who is one with the drummer's (Sua) complicated pounding of the drums, makes up this melodic-punk-unpredictable force. Their debut album, CHAOTIC WORLD (released 2000) hit notes like a brick wall of sincerity, honest to the core. Songs like “A Letter From A Friend”, “Stargazer” and “Times Like This” reflected the feelings of youth, growing up, and the need to escape the tension. It was optimistic and it still is music that cures. In their second and most recent album, SIMPLE CHANGES (re-released under Lighter Records on Oct 2004), the group matures with a more progressive attack on their music. Although punk’s influence identifies the bands sound the first time you hear it, you need to sit and listen closely to their more progressive arrangements. With songs like “Reason Out”, “Senseless Song” and “We Want Change”, The Ambassadors is at its peak for new and fresh experimentation, brave enough to twist and play around their influences.

Their purpose is clear: one-time experiences to help resolve all conflict in a society that repeats its mistakes time and again. They are raw, direct, energetic and powerful. The kind of band one hopes can be "made" again some day. Join The Ambassadors mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theambassadors and post your comments, suggestions and violent reactions. :)

Band Members

Iping Amores (vocals)

Bai Nunez (guitars, vocals)

Joseph Agura (bass)

Mark Padayao (guitars, vocals)

Dennis Suarez (drums)

Influences

NOFX,

Descendents,

The Cure,

MXPX,

Face to Face,

Rancid, Slickshoes

Record Label

Lighter Records
Type of Label
Indie

INDAY

2006-05-08T16:55:00.000-07:00

INDAY
Missing Filemon

Inday wa na pud tay tingganay
Lately man gud sige lang ka'g pangaway
Bisan ang akong hinapay imong gitamay

Chorus
Inday please don't say to me goodbye
Unless you want to see me cry a river
Tanan nga gusto mo inday ihatag ko
Maputos man ko sa utang okay lang
Sulngon ko ang panggubatan
Pakamatyan ang buwan
Kabukiran latason adlawng tanan

2
Inday may lain kanang kalipay
Lately man gud sige kang wa sa balay
Kanako ikaw kanunay'ng naglikaylikkay

chorus

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chorus 2X

Sources:
http://bisrock.livejournal.com/
www.missingfilemon.tk

ULIPON SA GUGMANG GIATAY

2006-05-07T22:09:00.000-07:00

ULIPON SA GUGMANG GIATAY

bout ko'ng ikaw masayud,
ug paminawn mo,
kay kun pananglit,
yam-iran mo,
mga panumpaw ug pasalig ko
kay kun ugaling kalit kang mubiya,
d ko kapugngan mahog ning mga luha
kay ikaw akong himaya
handumon ko matag karon ug unya ikaw langit ug yuta
AKONG PINANGGA??.

ULAY?.

unya mihabol ang kangitngit
nga giduyugan sa ulan..
ug sa kalit lang nahanaw
ang bidlisiw sa adlaw..
oh, kahayag sa imong panagway
nga naulipon sa gugmang giatay..
inday paminawa
kabus kong gugma
nga kanimo akong gi gasa..
dili ko man mahatag ang tanang bahandi
ning kalibutan apan inday,,
dungga intawn ang alaot nga na ULIPON
sa GUGMANG GIATAY............

The rise of Cebuano lyrics in music

2006-05-04T16:48:00.000-07:00

(This is an article by Marit Stinus-Remonde published last 4th of April...here's the link)
(Pics: The Ambassadors last 21st of April at Handuraw Cafe)

Junior Kilat’s Ako si M16, FM radio station NU107’s 2005 Song of the Year, reflects the growing popularity of the use of Cebuano in contemporary alternative music. Visayan bands with an ambition to reach a nationwide audience make albums in English or Tagalog. Urbandub, Sheila & The Insects, The Ambassadors and Cueshé are examples of Visayan rock bands that have gained national fame and didn’t release Visayan or Cebuano language singles.

Cebuano is the language in which Cebuanos speak, work, think, quarrel and dream. You hear it all around you if you are in a Cebuano-speaking area. Nothing would be more natural than to hear Cebuano in the songs played on radio. As Ms. Marie Denise Cristobal, a second-year student of the University of San Carlos, puts it: The airing of Cebuano language rock songs “has added color to ordinary radio listening.” This music is known as Bisaya Rock or Bisrock.

In the past only few rock bands went against the current and did Cebuano language albums and songs. Today, however, the trend has been reversed and Cebuano lyrics have become the “X factor” that gives a local band an edge over other bands—including Manila’s top bands, as far as the Cebuano rock audience is concerned. The Ambassadors’ album Simple Changes includes one song in Cebuano. The song Ulipon is, however, only a hidden track attached after one of the album’s regular songs. You have to scan carefully the small print on the cover to find the title of the song. Yet Ulipon has become the band’s most popular song in Cebu, the song that concert-goers wait for and sing along with.

There has been a virtual wave of Bisrock songs and bands in recent months despite the fact that few local radio stations allocate significant airtime to the Cebuano rock songs. Yet, according to Ms. Cristobal’s study of the Bisrock phenomenon, 87 percent of the students she surveyed are familiar with it. While only 64 percent of the total survey group actually like the genre, 75 percent are proud of the Bisrock artists and bands. Ms. Cristobal writes in her introduction to the study that “I am very proud of our Bisaya artists. This study I am conducting is, first and foremost, my expression of support for their efforts to promote the Cebuano-Visayan dialect.”

The songs are not only liked because of their being in Cebuano. The most popular of the Bisrock bands—Aggressive Audio, Ambassadors, Blood of the Stone, Gangrene, Indephums, Jimmycycle, Mantequilla, Missing Filemon, Phylum and Timeslot—compose songs with lyrics that Ms. Cristobal’s survey group found to be “a good mix of social and political awareness, humor and romance.” A review of Missing Filemon’s album Sinesine sums up the unique effect of Bisrock: “The new songs have a subtle way of serenading the eardrums, re-arranging the brain and waking up the Bisaya in you.” (The Freeman, February 24, 2006).

Most Bisrock bands started by doing cover versions but they owe their fame in the Cebu music scene to their original compositions. For some band members, writing the songs was a way out of personal problems and frustrations. In an age where the instant gratification provided by materialism and illegal drugs has become the preferred escape valve and pastime of the depressed, the heartbroken and the bored, it is encouraging beyond compare that some young Visayans have ventured down a road less traveled by creating their own brand of music, a brand never tried or tested before.

I went to a concert and was surprised to hear the crowd sing along the Cebuano songs despite the fact that the songs are new and few radio stations play them. Obviously, the Bisaya in the Cebuanos have been awakened but not in a parochial sense. Rather, the music reflects a will and courage to be true to our free and unique selves without fear of going against convention.

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Handuraw Cafe was actually jampacked with bisrock fanatics that the place became too small for all the participants. Great performances by Urbandub, Still Techisoba and OneManDown. I don't really like Anino. I can't relate to their friggin' songs. eod...

Bisrock Gigs at Handuraw...

2006-04-19T15:10:00.000-07:00

(Note: the pics in this friggin' post came from The Ambassadors' page at Myspace.com)

Waaaaaaaahhhh...packin' friggin' sheet...last and last and last week I registered to this group in yahoo that's consisted of "The Ambassadors" fanatics. I have actually found The Ambassadors links and sites from this kindhearted guy in friendster. I forgot his name since he is not in my network but thanks to him I found lots of pics and I am updated to the latest gigs and happenings of this friggin' band...

And well this Friday I have a plan to go to Handuraw Cafe for FasPitch Album launching since almost all popular bisrock bands will be there...yeah...The Ambassadors will be there along with Urbandub, Still Techisoba vs. MIDI OK, Anino & Onemandown. Weeh...and guess who's the organizer of Earth Day Show at Handuraw this April22?...tantaran...it's Rudy Dulera...one of my friends and officemate at the same time...hahaha...packin' sheet eh?

One night of celebration for mother earth this April 22, 2006 Saturday at Handuraw Events Cafe...the events are...slide show of the my earh tour campaign, fashion show by Rudy Dulera and Dimples Jakosalem, performances by Soul String, Bagong Tribo ni Jan Allah, Balde ni Allan, Coolie Dread and the Microphone Commanders, Maharlika, Zarah Smith, Cattski, Missing Filemon, Aggressive Audio and more!...waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh....

This week will be one friggin' piece of sheet...that is if I can go there...you should know that I'm no rich...I mean I'm not born with golden spoon in my friggin' mouth...What I really mean is I'm such a very horrible poor...poor...piece of friggin' shit...you know what I mean?...and now my playlist goes back to the very first track...err...that means this is enough for now...err...ciao mortals...

Lakbay-lakbay

2006-04-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

Lakbay-lakbay by Missing Filemon

Chorus
Ipaagi lang ug lakbay-lakbay
Patid labay-labay sa lata nga gamay
Ang mga kahilayan nga milubay
Kang dodong ug Inday
Luyo unya sa atong katawa tan awon ta ug may kalipay ba

Sayo sa buntag
Sugod na paglakaw
Kay ang adlaw sa imong panit di pa sakit
Ang kadalanan sa atong dakbayan
Gubot pa sa lukot
Basin kag maugmaan
Ayaw baya ug pagmahay ayaw
baya ingna nga wa ka kaangay
Kay ang makita mo migo
Kaugalingon mo

Dalan colon gamay lang gud gihapon
Ang gasining sunog balay na run sa buyog
May mga batang naghingus ug putos
Abi nimog pansit apan diay papilit
Likus tuo padung Jones Avenue you gotta say it cool mura pug Amerkano
But you're american express
Gikawat sa pulis

(Repeat Chorus)

Ayg tugot nga sa Fuente ka magutman
Kay usahay sa Larsian magsakit ang tiyan
Si Aida, Lorna o di ba si Fe ay pada sa tigaw
Maaan ka nga bugaw

Likos tuo padung Jones Avenue you gotta say it cool mura pug Amercana
Coz you'll need the money soon
Kay finals na puhon...

(Repeat Chorus)

Parapa pa pa pa
Parapa pa pa pa
Parapa pa pa pa
Ah...ah...ah...ah
Ah...ah...ah...ah

Duha tulo upat ang mall sa Cebu
May Ayala, Shoemart, may Carbon ug Happy Mart
33 32 51 ug 82 mga celfun gilabni sa
tinderog mani
Likos tuo para Jones Avenue
You gotta say it cool mura pug Amerkano
The city smells of guns and gons
No more candies and balloons

(Repeat Chorus 2x)
(Repeat 3rd time but fadin')

Puno Sa Gugma

2006-04-15T15:49:00.000-07:00

Alas Kuatro by Missing Filemon

Alas kuatro sa kadlawon
Nakamata ako
Sa hagok mong lanug kaayo
Sa kabug at sa paa mo

Chorus
Nagyawyaw ka nga natulog
Nagngisi nga nahinanok
Gipaminaw teka
Puno sa gugma

Wa ka naba kaila ka nako?
Laing ngalan ang gisangpit mo
Nganong naghisgot kag ayala
Di ba sa SM man ta magkita

(Repeat Chorus)

Mactan Bantayan, Malapascua
Basi'g nasaag ka
Dili na roadtrip ang swimming
Game ka naba para nagkalibang ka

(Repeat Chorus)

(Repeat chorus)

Alas kuatro man sa kadlawon
Nakamata ako
Hapuhapon kong kaanyag mo
Ikalipay ko
Magyawyaw ka man ug laing ngalan
Bisan sakit sa dughan
Paminawon teka...
Paminawon teka...

Bisrock Rules...

2006-04-14T22:02:00.000-07:00

Since Bisrock(Bisayan Rock Music) has become too popular in the local scene nowadays...I decided to make a blog that serves as a LYRICS KEEPER for all the popular bisrock songs...err I myself is one bisrock lover...all the stuff I'll post here is all about bisrock music...bisrock lyrics, songs, bisrock bands, happenings, gigs...etc...etc...

Hmmn...I'm kinda fond of listening to their snappy tunes and great music lulled by their excellent instrumentals...this is one stuff all Cebuanos and Bisaya should be proud of...hmmn...so let's get rock 'n roll baby...