Purveyr Producer Project: ₱URVEYR ¥UNG BAWAL OPM MIX

This is the 2016 Year-end mixtape for the Purveyr Producer Project: ₱URVEYR ¥UNG BAWAL OPM MIX Known to be a prominent producer in the local hip-hop scene, and formerly known as DJ SPNZ, Yung Bawal founded the hip-hop collective, Bawal Clan. He started DJing and producing music when he was a recording student in Los Angeles. After graduating, Yung Bawal came back to the Philippines and worked...

A Discussion With. Trip63 about Philippine Graffiti Scene and Carrot Bombing

Local movements can start their ascend mainly because of artists who garner a big audience. They are the "main individuals" that people look up to. But another vital role in a movement's growth is played by those who move behind the scenes. In terms of street art, these are the people who sell graffiti supplies, organize art shows and events, representing artists, among others. Trip63 falls on...

Revere closes 2016 with Cosmic Doom Collection

It’s no secret that 2016 has been a rough year. It seems that local clothing brand Revere is taking this troubling year and turning it on its head with their cheeky and edgy Cosmic Doom collection. For their latest release, Revere opts for collaboration, enlisting the help of local artists in their apparel designs. Artists Siamese Rat and Ralph Espiritu’s designs are featured on the shirt and...

The Vibrant Escolta Block Party in Photos

Several weeks ago, the progressive community that's spearheading the revitalization of Escolta Street in Manila organized the Escolta Block Party. We went and captured a few snaps of the event. It featured numerous simultaneous events, a street version of the Saturday x Future Market @Escolta by 98B Collaboratory, promos of Hub: Make Lab tenants, and more. Check out our photos from the event...

Jess Connelly talks about the story behind her track with Lustbass and first music video, Radar/2am

Six months after the release of Radar/2am, the Jess Connelly x Lustbass track gets visual representation under the direction of Julius Valledor and Inez Moro. The music video gives us a glimpse of the local nightlife scene, and showcases the Manila that Jess Connelly wants the world to see. We had a quick chat with the singer about the inspiration behind Radar/2am, collaborations with different...

KLTRD releases their 2nd Anniversary Collection for Holiday 2016

Makati-based streetwear brand KLTRD celebrates their second year with their release for the holidays. Their pieces for this drop includes three t-shirts in white, black, and red. The third one represents their anniversary with the image of Derek Jeter as the metaphor for KLTRD's current state, which is in full swing, giving it all. They also came up with a black raincoat in two variations: either...