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REQUIEM RISING: Evolution of New Wave
January 22, 2012
Be there in your full concert-party gear to witness the reunion of one of the pioneers and loyal vanguards of Philippine New Wave and Alternative Rock music! More details…
Everything Is Fine (Filipino Indiepop Scene)
December 26, 2011
In support for the growing pop scene in the country, Lilystars Records contributed tracks fromThe Camerawalls, The Gentle Isolation and Your Imaginary Friends to be included in a free download compilation album featuring Filipino indiepop bands old and new. This is made possible by SEA Indie in cooperation with Popscene Manila, Number Line Records and lots of indie bands in and out of the country. Truly a perfect Christmas present to the global P!O!P! community showcasing local talents from the Philippines. More details + download link: >>>
Promotional Videos From The Camerawalls
April 11, 2011
New music videos featuring songs from Bread and Circuses EP of The Camerawalls produced and directed by G-nie Arambulo of Adphoto. The EP still available at selected Powerbooks (Trinoma, Megamall, Shangrila, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Mall of Asia) and A Different Bookstore (Serendra) in Manila or you can buy directly from our Shop.
Music video for their latest single:
A Gentle Persuasion – The Camerawalls
Follow this LINK to watch the bonus video for Bread and Circuses.
HELLOGOODBYE + LILYSTARS Anniversary Party!
March 29, 2011
To celebrate our three years of POP outings in the indie music industry we have put up a small gathering for everyone to witness, enjoy and paint the town red on Sat April 2. Lilystars Records and The POP Shoppe! in partnership with Wasted Summer, Cartonata and Splintr.com brings you the following highlights for our anniversary party:
* HELLOGOODBYE “Would It Kill You?” (Philippine Edition) Album Launch. A foreign addition to our catalogue which includes a free download code for the bonus track “Not Ever Coming Home” powered by CARTONATA. A hardworking band from Long Beach, California with a formidable sophomore release under their own label Wasted Summer. >>>
Would It Kill You? (The Philippine Release)
March 18, 2011
HELLOGOODBYE (From L-R: Andy Richards, Forrest Kline, Joseph Marro, Mike Neilson, and Travis Head)
We are excited to announce the very first foreign addition to our catalogue. Say hello to the Philippine release of Hellogoodbye’s sophomore album “Would It Kill You?”. For the California based indie power pop group who sold more than half a million copies of their 2006 debut album “Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!” and now keeping a tight rein on their music, this relatively new record is a killer in it’s own right. >>>
(Instructional) Music Video For “Oh, Liza”
February 16, 2011
Your Imaginary Friends recently launched at The POP Shoppe! a promotional video for their single “Oh, Liza” held at Cafe Saguijo last Wednesday, February 16. An event supported by the performances of The Camerawalls, The Gentle Isolation, Ciudad, Taken By Cars and Bagetsafonik. The single is taken from their debut EP “One Dreamy Indeterminate Hum” released September of last year.
Experience their fun-loving side in a comic and fantastic exaggeration of an instructional video conceptualized and filmed by the band themselves in a talk show setting. Watch the video here…
Pre-Order “Bread and Circuses” CD EP / Buy MP3s!
November 27, 2010
The long wait is over. After more than two years, The Camerawalls now offers another proper release, this time via an EP entitled “Bread And Circuses”. Far from being an offshoot of their previous album, the new record will take you to a more intimate and adventurous sound arena.
We are now accepting pre-orders especially for those who won’t be able to make it to the launch party on December 11 at Ayala Museum. Pre-order between November 28 and December 12 and get a free button pin and sticker plus an option to receive a signed copy of the new EP (upon request). We will mail your order on December 13, and while you wait, you will receive thru e-mail an advanced MP3 of the single “Bread and Circuses“. Preview all the tracks >>>
The POP Shoppe! Music Series #4 – The Camerawalls EP Launch
November 26, 2010
Greetings! We bring you the fourth installment of The POP Shoppe! Music Series. This time to celebrate the launch of the new record of our banner artist — The Camerawalls! View complete details >>>
Bread and Circuses: New Single and EP by The Camerawalls
November 25, 2010
The highly anticipated new record of our banner artist will be our year-ender release as we launch their new EP entitled “Bread and Circuses” produced by Jonathan Ong and Robert Javier of Sonicstate Studio. A brilliant collection of songs that showcases the band’s finest points and versatility in terms of songwriting. Listen to the single and title track below:
If you haven’t finalized your top releases for 2010, “Bread and Circuses” is definitely a potential candidate. A launch party will be held on December 11 at the ground floor lobby of Ayala Musuem.
WATCHING THE WHEELS: A Birthday Tribute To JOHN LENNON
September 29, 2010
Announcing the third leg of The POP Shoppe! Music Series: A Call To Mind — This October we bring you a very special presentation, a delightful mix of music and arts to celebrate John Lennon’s 70th birthday entitled “Watching The Wheels“. All roads lead to Ayala Museum on Saturday, October 9 as we bring you 8 indie acts to perform Lennon covers and 13 young contemporary artists to display their visual interpretation of the event’s title on canvas.
Performers for this special night will include Lally Buendia (Domino), Outerhope, Swissy, Kate Torralba, Arigato Hato! and Lilystars Records’ very own – The Gentle Isolation, Your Imaginary Friends and The Camerawalls. Each artist will be performing at least two Lennon favorites from his solo albums as well as choices from his years with The Beatles. >>>
The POP Shoppe! Music Series: A Call To Mind – Your Imaginary Friends EP Launch
September 7, 2010
We are excited to bring you the second installment to The POP Shoppe! Music Series co-presented by Ayala Museumm and NU107 as we launch the debut EP of Your Imaginary Friends entitled “One Dreamy Indeterminate Hum” at the ground floor lobby of the Ayala Museum on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm.
Your Imaginary Friends is an indie pop band founded by three Bicolano boys: brothers Ahmad and Khalid Tanji and Eric Po a few years ago before deciding to make inroads in Manila trying out a number of female bassist/vocalist until they met and settled with Em Aquino to complete their sound. Discovered and eventually signed by Lilystars over a year ago, they started recording their songs as early as September 2009 only to be completed last month for a fresh collection of splendid tracks ripe for the picking. >>>
Pre-Order “One Dreamy Indeterminate Hum”
September 6, 2010
A slyly confident debut EP that mixes sparkling melodies with an undercurrent of noise and boy-girl harmonies. Fans of trebly, melancholy pop music will surely dig this record. Pre-order from September 7 to September 20 and receive a Free CD single from our catalogue.** We will mail your order on September 20 and while you wait you will receive thru e-mail an advanced MP3 of the single “Oh, Liza“.
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Item No:LILY006 Title:One Dreamy Indeterminate Hum – Your Imaginary Friends Format:CD EP Release Date:September 17, 2010 Price: $8.00 |
See the tracklist and preview the songs >>>
Our Records In Bookstores!
September 3, 2010
Not your typical shop to find your favorite indie music, Lilystars Records partnered with Powerbooks and A Different Bookstore for record distribution and promotion of The POP Shoppe! Music Series.
Last month tickets to The Gentle Isolation EP Launch at the Ayala Museum was made available at select Powerbooks and ADB stores. This week copies of “It Started With An April Shower” CD EP was made available at the bookstores for a retail price of P335. Grab one now at the following branches while supplies last: >>>
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