Making Up by Sharing SoN's Cover of Slide (Goo Goo Dolls)

Hi everyone! Who missed me?

I'm sorry I haven't been blogging as much as I promised. Per my last post, I mentioned that I was moving into a new home and starting school-- all in one week. Things have been a roller coaster ride lately. There are days when I feel like I'm on top of my game, and there are days when I feel so alone. It's a circle of life that I really have to deal with.

Anyway, while I'm trying to be Superwoman, let me leave you guys with a video I took of Stories of Now playing Goo Goo Dolls' Slide. Now that my sister's wedding is done with, I think I have free time on my hands. So I'll be able to update my blog... Won't promise anything though.

Until my next post, please enjoy this song:

Music: La Nina Cerveza by I.B.A.

If you're looking for a new song to upload to your iPod, iTouch, or any other mp3 player, you can always find the latest songs by listening to the radio. But if you're looking for a new band that plays really good songs, then you should be going here. TheGypsyWrites.

I am lucky enough to have friends who introduce me to wonderful people. [Thank you Angel!] And in turn, these people have introduced me to several others who have helped me in my career. [Thank you Sammii!] This is why I am also here to help expose these people and show the public that they have a talent.

I really believe that my friends, the 5 over 5 gang, has a lot of potential when it comes to music, art, theater and writing. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of other friends like G-Clan, my High School bestfriends, friends from College, and even friends from photography, etc. All of these friends share a distinct interest with me. And with this, my friends from 5 over 5 are those who really have the talent for the arts.

I have introduced Stories of Now before. Now let me introduce you to their sister band, I.B.A.


The reason why I.B.A. is considered as the sister band of Stories of Now is because their lead vocalist and keytar player, Mela, is part of the 5 over 5 group. Along with members Migz (vocals & keyboards), Trini (vocals & bass), Raymond (percussions), and Gyte (guitars), these people make up the band called I.B.A.


I.B.A. is a new band and they have not yet released an album. They are talented and have a unique sound which is new to our Philippine music. Their genre is electro and they have a slight techno-house sound.

Among their songs include La Nina Cerveza, Narcissism at its Best, Pretention, Glad to Know that I Don't Know, Love at First Dance, and No Regrets.

Mela was generous enough to send me an mp3 track of their original song, La Nina Cerveza, which I absolutely love! This song reminds me of summer and is the perfect road trip song. Since summer has just ended, I look forward to playing this song on my next summer outing. I also see this song as part of the TV summer plugs that local stations usually do. Could anyone refer this to ABS-CBN? ^,^



To get updates on the next gig or any new track by I.B.A., add them on their Facebook page by clicking this: I.B.A.

Listen to their original mp3 La Nina Cerveza by clicking on the title.

Good luck I.B.A. and I hope to photograph you guys someday *hint, hint Mela. *,^

Stories of Now Northern Lights Video Finally Here!

Hey guys, I hope I'm the first to share this. After waiting since yesterday, here is the video of Stories of Now original composition, Northern Lights. Presented by Flippish.com.

Enjoy!!!


Northern Lights Music Video

Music: Northern Lights Music Video

Thanks to Candy, I got news for Stories of Now fans...

Remember the shoot that the band invited us to go to? Unfortunately, I wasn't able to join since I was so busy and it was held at Ateneo, which is on the other end of where I live. To all who were there at the July 10, 2010 shoot for the music video of Northern Lights, Flippish.com is launching it today!!!

For all those who weren't able to join (like me), today's our chance to see everyone's hard work and contribution for making this happen.

Congrats Altair, Shark, Angelo, and Marlon! You guys deserve it! Congrats to the LSS staff behind Flippish.com for seeing the talent of this band. :)

Listen to the original track by clicking this: NORTHERN LIGHTS

Stories of Now- Northern Lights

Stories of Now

If you’re looking for a new song to include in your iTouch, you can check out Stories of Now. They have awesome songs such as their original hit single Northern Lights, Roadtrip, and Story.

Aside from these hit songs, they also play their own version of hit songs such as Sweet Disposition (Temper Trap), Closer (Ne-Yo), Pure Shores (All Saints), Use Somebody (Kings of Leon), and Sex On Fire (Kings of Leon).

(From L-R): Angelo, Shark, Marlon, Altair

Composed of 2 sets of brothers, I was lucky enough to interview these boys for SPARK. Watch out for my next update when their interview will be ready for viewing.

Fan girl moment with the boys

If you want to catch this band play live, here are their usual schedules:

Freedom Bar (Katipunan)- Thursdays

Il Ponticello (Makati)- Thursdays

Centerstage (Tomas Morato)- Saturdays

To get updates, here’s their Facebook page.

Listen to an original Stories of Now track by clicking this link: NORTHERN LIGHTS