The Near Death Experience by Bong Ranes

Pound4Pound XXI: Legalized Shakes the Ground

Text by: Icen Dela Fuego Photos by: Bong Ranes Over two decades of melting faces off with the power of rock and roll, Pound4Pound has once again taken over the music scene in UPLB for the night. The UP Jammers’ Club has given yet another epic event, showcasing awesome, homegrown music, with its theme Legalized symbolizing the…

Comedy Manila goes to Elbi

The CPS Triangle, Comedy Manila, and Fam present Comedy Manila Goes to Elbi featuring Alex Calleja | James Caraan | GB Labrador Red Ollero | Nonong Ballinan | Victor Anastacio March 10, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. Multi-Purpose Hall 1, CAS Annex 2 Bldg. University of the Philippines Los Baños Tickets: P150 For ticket reservations and…

Elbikon 2016 revitalizes local comics scene

Text and photos by: Kimmy Baraoidan Elbikon 2016 is on its third year—stronger and better than ever. Held at the Baker Memorial Hall in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Elbikon gathered local comics creators and enthusiasts from the metro and nearby areas for a day of fruitful exchanges and sharing of all…

Fam celebrates first anniversary

Text and photos by: Kimmy Baraoidan It’s that little store that you see when you walk or drive down to the parking lot of LB Square in Los Baños, Laguna. Though small, the store boasts of hip and cool local clothing and apparel brands, the type that would typically suit a young guy who’s into…

Elbikon 2016

The Graphic Literature Guild presents ELBIKON 2016 February 13, Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Baker Memorial Hall University of the Philippines Los Baños College, Laguna Tickets: P30 Special guests include Lyndon Gregorio, Libreng Komiks/Toto Madayag, Rudyard Pesimo, and Gatusby/Bernard Gatus List of exhibitors below)  

FAMMMXVI Fam 1st Year Anniversary

Fam, Enimal, Undertow Books, and Bimstore present FAMMMXVI Fam 1st Year Anniversary Fam Year One Collection Enimal Stew Collection Performances by JLP Gnarrate February 11, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. Parkway Drive, LB Square Los Baños, Laguna Event partners: The Alternative Elbi Connection Caution Clothing WIP Caps

Fam Sessions brings electronica to LB

Text by: Kimmy Baraoidan Photos by: Chris Quintana and Kimmy Baraoidan Street party is how I would describe the recently held Fam Sessions in a nutshell. The gig, which was held at Fam Lifestyle Store in Los Baños (LB), Laguna, featured local electronic music artists from Manila and Laguna. Electronic music started becoming popular in the…

Fam Sessions

Fam, Enimal, Bimstore, and Undertow Books present FAM SESSIONS A night of electronic music featuring Paincake Patrol Escuri Jop Pet School Gizmo IbarrasVanstock Opening set by Jam Master Jeff Supported by Guap Unlmtd Wear Tropikal Pomade The Alternative Elbi Connection Caution Clothing Company WIP Caps January 28, 2016 9:00 p.m. Fam Lifestyle Store Parkway Drive,…

Flying Ipis brings the house down in Tentative

Text by: Kimmy Baraoidan. Photos by: Chris Quintana and Kimmy Baraoidan. Thursday night has traditionally been party night among UPLB students in Los Baños (LB), Laguna. Last December 10 was the last day of exams, and what better way to cap the semester than to watch all-girl band Flying Ipis and some of the best…

Local artists take the spotlight in Project Comeback

Text by: Kimmy Baraoidan. Photos by: Chris Quintana. Local acts graced the stage as Project Comeback proceeded after a two-week delay. From Duplex Tavern in Los Baños, Laguna, resonated music from mostly LB-based bands and artists. The music scene here is a tight-knit community, embracing all kinds of genres. Bands and artists who performed included Gnarrate, The…