MANILA'S FINEST INDIE POP LABEL
by Chris Familton An eternal source of subject matter for songwriters across the ages is the heartache and pain, confusion and resolve that comes from the fracturing of a relationship. On album number six scheduled for release on August 23, Sydney singer-songwriter Bryan Estepa tackles universal themes with his trademark melodicism, emotive lyrics and ear [...]
Orange & Lemons will easily transport their listeners with a summer single intended for beach-trotting lovers, or basically anyone reminiscing their time by the sea; the sound of the waves; sunrise and sunsets; sand and sea sprays. “Pag-ibig Sa Tabing Dagat” is an attempt to fuse “Kundiman,” a genre of traditional Filipino love song, with [...]
Sydney-based Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter Bryan Estepa is inching closer to the release of his new album with the single “I’m Not Ready For This”. Beyond the bittersweet lyricism is a classic straightforward guitar pop tune that is both hard-hitting and infectious. Officially out today on all digital stores! Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/69gSleD6UTnEWTXvJBM9O0?si=8hFFB8DpRBSCz0wRu7ZAFA Check out the official [...]
Bulacan-based indie/twee pop band The Gentle Isolation took their sweet time (almost 9 years!) before releasing new music today. "Alone For A While" is wonderful pop tune that sounds utterly timeless and harkens the great indie pop/new wave era of the 80s and 90s. Trademark jangle guitars with lush instrumentations of strings and horns by [...]
Though the first precise drum beats suggest this could be another Song 2 by Blur, a discordant jangling guitar bites through announcing 80’s New Wave clarity along with articulate vocals uncannily similar to The Cure’s Robert Smith. The tale told by “Ravager” by Them Bloody Royals jumps right into the midst of action, one of [...]
https://youtu.be/ilgXeG3LHys Lilystars Records teams up with Redwood Waterpark & Resort to bring you the first Redwood Music Festival. 13 Bands, 2-day Bazaar, Camping, Fireworks, DJ Sets and Ballroom Dancing in Laguna's finest Aqua Park! Tickets are still available online at redwoodmusicfestival.eventbrite.com or at the ticketing entrance. *P1,000 - Festival Day Pass (inclusive of pool use [...]
Bryan Estepa is an Australian Singer-songwriter (born in the Philippines) who has been part of the Australian independent music scene for over 20 years. Estepa has released 5 critically acclaimed studio albums and undertaken several successful tours through Australia, Europe, USA and The Philippines. Bryan has once been labeled one of 'Sydney's best kept secrets' [...]
