It's my mother in law's birthday today -- so the Hubby and I spent the whole afternoon with them in Paranaque. It was very laid-back and relaxed. Spent time talking about music (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young/ Beatles/ Seals and Crofts/ England Dan & John Ford Colley/ Rolling Stones) with my father-in-law who is a …
Jin’s “Test Drive” roars
Jin Akanishi's US debut roars along with the fancy cars decorating the accompanying video. I don't want to compare to other Asian artists who debuted in the US (and failed) but seems to me that his foray seemed to be off to a good start. The song "Test Drive" (feat. Jason Derulo) currently ranked first …
Torpedo’ed
I was in Fully Booked the other day, buying some art materials and basically trying to lose steam. While flipping through the different shelves, looking for an Anthony Bourdain book, when I spied upon this really amazing-looking guy silently browsing on the musical biographies area--wearing a black fitted jacket, a white shirt, shades and black …
I suggest we learn to love ourself before it’s made illegal
"Music has always been my back door to life. It is important for people to find something that excites them. I like the concept that if you do what excites you, you will be rewarded generously, whatever form reward takes, which is not necessarily money..."
Incubus in Manila – 28 July 2011
Obviously, I worship the Church of Boyd (sorry, mom) -- and has been an avid Incubus fan for almost ten years now. I credit my dedication to my next door neighbor who let me borrow his bootlegged copy of "MAKE YOURSELF" and provided me a basic description of the band. It was 2001, and I …
Bruno Mars is a doo-woop man!
This is the best performance during the 35th Grammy Awards: ..and this has also promptly transformed me into an instant Bruno Mars fan. Who knew that Bruno Mars can perform a mean doo-woop? The old soul in me was simply too amazed on how talented this guy is. Now, I suddenly had the need to …
And I felt my heart cave in
I'm sorry I can't offer you anything new today. I am currently in a deep funk that no amount of fan girling or brand new clothes or shoes can even cure, I don't know if its due to another year closing, or being thrust with a future that seems to be going nowhere. I have …
The song that made the day O.K.
This song was on full-repeat mode (in my head and in my screen) all through out the day: Influenced, no doubt by this super fab, super chica rendition from last Wednesday's "Never Been Kissed" episode of Glee. I guess by now, the Gleeks have known the full 411 on Darren Criss, the super adorable guy …
Samplers from Arashi’s new single…
Thanks to Tokyo Hive, I get to hear two samplers from Arashi's latest single, “Hatenai Sora“ which is due for release on November 10. The tracks, “Maboroshi” and "STORY" were already aired on the radio. (SOURCE) "Maboroshi" "Story" ...and here's "Hatenai Sora" (Endless Sky) Oh-kay... I am not liking "Story" that much, but I think …
Where did the music go?
Call it the signs of aging or a look back to the time when music really means wicked lyrics and a tune that stays with you for years and years to come, but your KamikazeeGirl (the IncuGirl herself and supporter of everything JPop) has been hankering for music from the 50s and 60s. I have …
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