AllHallowTide in Axon at Green Sun

On the eve of October 29, Green Sun will be throwing a party like no other -- a Halloween Party more than the occasional costume and mind-numbing booze. Your eyes and ears will surely be in for a treat in AllHallowTide, as there will be performances by Wilderness, Brigada, YourDirtyOne, Es Capone, The Zombettes and Motherbasss; plus an art exhibit by 40 local artists namely Adrian Alfonso, Aquila,...

Jeff Gonzales Skates with Converse Cons One Star Pro in New York

Filipino Skateboarder Jeff Gonzales has recently released a video with RIDE for Converse Cons featuring the Converse Cons One Star Pro. The short film is shot around New York city doing his style and some usual NYC skateboarding tricks. It is amazing to see a Filipino skater get a well-deserved coverage from international skateboarding media outlets and brands. Check out the short film above...

Ourselves the Elves releases new EP "Geography Lessons"

The Manila-based indie-folk / rock band Ourselves the Elves has recently released their newest EP titled, "Geography Lessons". The 4-track EP served as a soundtrack to the short film by Petersen Vargas called "Lisyun Qng Geografica". The songs highlighted the wonderful collaboration that has created an amazing mood for the film. "Geography Lessons" includes tracks; Baby I Love You So, Longing For,...

Commonwealth: For The Greater Good Opens in Manila

Photos by Marvin Conanan A few weeks ago, a streetwear retail label that hails from Virginia, U.S. has just opened its doors to the public. Commonwealth has two stores in the U.S. that offers streetwear staples, sought-after sneakers and lifestyle products for the modern man. And as for their third store, they looked to establish it here in the country to bring that same vibe, inspiration and...

Stories of the Sea by Aidx Paredes

Aidx Paredes comes out with another photo series, "Stories of the Sea," which is a collection of nine beautiful photos of the sea. The said series is a follow-up to two exhibits of Aidx, "We Are Water" and "Bodies and Water" -- the former was an exhibit of 15 pieces in Abreeza Ayala Mall last March, while Bodies and Water was a 30+ page self-publish photobook released in Thousandfold's Foto Semana...

Bastard Mixtape Series featuring Your Dirty One

Bastard, an independent clothing brand inspired by punk rock, skateboarding and a love of the nineties has curated a series of mixtapes done by a handful of local artists, musicians and all-around creatives. With such a diverse roster of talent taking turns at the helm of each volume, every volume is as eclectic and no-frills as the Bastard brand itself. Take a listen to the latest mixtape in...

The Nike Mag is Back to The Future

If you followed the Back to The Future movie trilogy, the future has arrived. Aside from the DeLorean and the hoverboard, the Nike Mag was one of the most iconic items from the series. Almost 30 years after first being spotted on screen, the Nike Mag is back for another run, this time complete with its self-lacing abilities. Michael J. Fox already has his, but the rest of the world will have...

The Village Barber and Supply Shop

Photos by Marvin Conanan In the rise of the "refined" modern gentleman, comes the growing presence of lifestyle grooming places and barbershops. And one that we have recently stumbled upon is the compact yet very attractive barbershop, The Village Barber and Supply Shop. It is made by the guys behind Back Alley Barbershop, so don't be surprised if they have great barbering service as well. In...

Stick Figgas - Lamanloob (Music Video)

Hip hop group Stick Figgas revs up the hype for their second album titled "Realistick". The project is their first under their current full band setup. To set the tone, the whole crew took on acting roles for the music video of "Lamanloob". The genesis of this song is when the late Francis M challenged the duo of Loonie and Ron Henley to write a piece about the battle between the heart and...

Hypebeast Issue 11: The Restoration Issue

 Photos by Marvin Conanan The Hypebeast Magazine has received a total layout revamped for their 11th Issue. For starters, they have traded glossy for book (matte) paper to get that more organic vibe. In addition to changes in material, Hypebeast also changed their layout design direction to a less minimalist and structured one. However, this change gives them a more unique take for their...

Oxygen x Collective 88 Capsule Collection

Filipino fashion brand, Oxygen has recently launched a capsule collection with Collective 88, an art and design company. The collection is composed of t-shirts, long-sleeved tees, short-sleeved button-downs, sweatshirts, hoodies, bucket hats and more. Local artists, Archie Geotina, Luis Lopa and Jayson Atienza came up with prints for the pieces in this collaboration. An artistic take on fashion...

Converse Chuck II Holiday Colorways

There's only really two kinds of weather in the Philippines: crazy hot, or really rainy. The country doesn't follow a four season cycle, but the colorways of Autumn/Holiday lineup of Converse's updated Chuck Taylors are great to wear all year round. Both the Bordeaux and Thunder colorways of the Chuck II come in high and low top forms. Pick up a pair now at a Converse store near you.  Photos...