Have you heard Hanni El Khatib? The first generation half Palestinian/half Filipino is just bad ass, angrily riffing out a cunning execution of classic American blues, garage, punk and doo-wop into a post-rock n’ roll frenzy. Just hit play on his “Come Alive” video below and you’ll know instantly if you’ll like his music — […]
27
Sep
Battle-tested blues, garage, doo-wop & post-rock n' roll
25
Mar
A violent karaoke bar epidemic in art form
An absolutely amazing concept so brilliant, it’s hard to believe it actually exists. Filipino artist Louie Cordero usually manifests his art thru painting, but in his latest exhibit “My We” he’s created 4 fiberglass figures which have been impaled with weapons of every sort. The bodies are thrown against the walls, and crawling on the […]
14
Oct
As integral to Filipino culture as fake boobs in America or dry wit to the Brits
The referee made sure the two curved razors were snugly fastened to each of Domingo’s grey reptilian feet. This battle-cock is a trained killer. Imported from the United States to the Philippines for his superior genetics (possibly from these guys?), Domingo flares his feathers—his comb stands erect on his head like a bright red avian […]