Tag: P-Pop

The Small Things That Tell Me I Live Here Now

Immigrant life does not always arrive through dramatic moments. Sometimes it arrives through an Uber ride, a Tim Hortons order, a grocery trip to T&T, or the quiet act of checking if your wife is still beside you before sleeping.

When Life Got Louder Than the Music

There was a season when P-Pop filled almost every space in my day. Then life arrived with new worries, new responsibilities, and the quiet realization that survival sometimes asks us to pause the music we love.
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G22: The Fierce, Vocal-Driven Queens of P-Pop

G22 isn’t just a girl group. They’re a force. With unmatched vocals, bold styling, and a clear message of Filipina strength, they’re finally getting the spotlight they deserve. From Musika to Filipina Queen, every release hits with purpose—and the fandom is only growing louder.

It’s Not Just in My Head: Parasocial Bonds in Fandom Culture

Parasocial relationships aren’t new—but in today’s fandoms, they feel closer than ever. This piece explores the comfort, confusion, and quiet power of caring for someone you’ve never met.

KAIA: The Persistent Fairies of P-Pop

From Dalawa to Walkie Talkie, KAIA’s music is a story of strength, sincerity, and persistence. This is a personal profile of how they became one of my favorite P-Pop groups.

ALAMAT: The Group That Made Me Stay

I thought I was just a BINI fan. They opened the door to P-Pop for me. But it was ALAMAT that made me stay. Their music, rich with Filipino languages and cultural depth, resonated with my own experiences of migration and identity. This is a reflection on how ALAMAT's artistry and the Magiliw community helped me find a sense of belonging.

The Mystery of the Wave – A P-Pop Fandom Thriller Story

A work of fiction. Any similarities to real names, people, or events are unintentional. Part 1: Zone G Clarisse Mendoza didn’t like noise. And concerts were nothing...

Music and Memory: A Personal Archive

Some songs don’t just stay in your head.They wait in the shadows. They wait for years.And when they play again, they pull you back—without...

P-Pop Pride: ALAMAT and G22 Shine on Billboard Philippines Cover

Read the cover story by Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines here. I won't dwell too much about the cover and the article itself because...

BINI: Eight Voices, One Defining Sound

I first heard of BINI the way most people probably did—through Pantropiko. The sound bites. The dance challenges. The snippets from TikTok that came and...

‘Wag Na by CALISTA – Song Review

Among the songs in CALISTA's EP 'FOUR,' 'Wag Na is my favorite because this song was an earcandy through and through. It blends a...

Alas Dose by CALISTA – Song Review

I’ve listened to a lot of love songs. Some are grand and cinematic. Others are mellow and quietly aching. But now and then, a...

Oops My Bad by CALISTA – Song Review

It’s rare for a song to shift how you view an entire genre. CALISTA’s Oops My Bad did that for me. I used to think P-Pop...

Bongga Ka Day by CALISTA – Song Review

"Bongga Ka Day" is a classic hit from the band Hotdog, originally released in 1979. Since then, it has earned a place in Filipino...