Studio Cut

Manila has long been a destination for international musicians of all shapes and sizes, from current chart-toppers to near-forgotten one-hit wonders. Once in a blue moon, however, we are lucky enough to be graced by true talent, the kind that does not rely on arena pageantry or blings-and-babes gimmickry. Such is the case with Death Cab for Cutie, those kings of pain from Bellingham, Washington, who once lorded over indie and is now slowly taking over the world (if they haven’t already). The band—known for their self-aware, straight-faced confessionals, such as “The Sound of Settling” (from 2004’s Transatlanticism), “I Will Follow You into the Dark” (from 2005’s Plans) and “I Will Possess Your Heart” (from 2008’s Narrow Stairs)—is slated to perform for Filipino fans this March. Perhaps Rolling Stone said it best when it described the band’s last independent outing as having “melodic, melancholy songs about feeling both smart and confused, hopelessly romantic but wary of love.” The group’s underground successes soon made way to mainstream nods. TV shows (The O.C., Six Feet Under, Californication) and movies (Wedding Crashers, Twilight: New Moon) started carrying their material. In some odd way, singer-songwriter Ben Gibbard, bassist Nick Harmer, guitarist Chris Walla, and drummer Jason McGerr are lending their credibility to these ventures, rather than openly milking whatever exposure they could get from them. Their newest release, 2011’s Codes and Keys, was written during a time of radical changes in Gibbard’s personal life. But, contrary to their previous material, fans can openly embrace this new record without shedding buckets of tears. “I feel like if there is a theme of home throughout [Codes and Keys], it has as much to do because of the changes that have happened in my life,” the songwriter said some time ago in a press statement. “I’ve rediscovered what the definition of home is,” the low-key musician further shared. Death Cab for Cutie plays the NBC Tent in Taguig on March 5, 2012, 8PM. VIP tickets are at P3,800, while Gold tickets are at P2,800. Discounted “early bird” tickets ran out fast, so it would be wise not to dilly-dally any longer. Visit TicketNet outlets to purchase. DCFC’s music is distributed locally by Warner Music Philippines.

With Bruno Mars, JoJo, Natasha Bedingfield, Jason Derulo & Nick Jonas from The Jonas Brothers

“INFINITY”—The New Album, With Infinite Possibilities

Charice has taken the local and international charts and the world by storm with the release of her first and certified smash-hit single “Pyramid” featuring Iyaz, off her first self-titled international debut and certified platinum album under Warner Bros. Records in 2010. In the same year, “Pyramid” reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard Dance/Club Charts and Charice also became the only Asian artist to have an album debut at #8 on the US Billboard Top 200.

After all the success she’s been receiving in the past few years, as if touring the world with the 15-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter & producer David Foster, appearing on Glee (the smash-hit US TV musical-drama-comedy series) and acting in her second Hollywood movie—’Here Comes The Boom’ with Salma Hayek & Kevin James next year aren’t enough!  This year,Charice is back with a HOT NEW 2^nd album—INFINITY still under Warner Bros. Records distributed locally by Warner Music Philippines. Japan and SEA are first territories to release in the world.  With Japan releasing last October 5^th and followed by an October 24^th Philippine release. Japan has shipped over 54,000 units of “Infinity” album and is currently their #1 English selling album in Japan. Also, collectively over 200,000 copies of her first album across Asia were sold since release.

The tiny stature and the big-voiced Charice, also takes a sassier tack on “Louder,” the second single from Infinity. She explores her dance-diva side in the music video which is currently peaking in the MYX daily countdown chart. Directed by Tim Cruz and choreographed by Gil Duldulao the man behind the moves in Jennifer Lopez’s “Waiting for Tonight,” Janet Jackson’s“Together Again,” and Christina Aguilera’s “Drrrty” and “Genie in a Bottle,” among others.

Moreover Infinity expresses Charice’s carving her place in the international pop music industry, as it features collaborations with big-time and distinguished producers and writers like Bruno Mars for the song “Before It Explodes,” Jason Derulo & Kara Dioguardi for “Lesson For Life,” JoJo for “Heartbreak Survivor,” Natasha Bedingfield for “Lighthouse” & Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers for “One Day.” These musicians definitely helped in building Charice’s sophomore album.

Charice is definitely enjoying her stardom at its peak, she’s now one of the most popular young artists in the world, furthermore arole model, a new hero and a bigger inspiration to Filipinos. As Charice would always say, “We are what we imagine ourselves to be… ” Just like her new album Infinity, infinite possibilities are still to come her way.

INFINITY, Charice’s 2^nd international album is out now at all record bars nationwide from Warner Music Philippines! To Get “LOUDER” on your phone! Just text LDR to 5677 now!

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The producers behind world renowned children’s television show Sesame Street and multi-awarded Filipino artist Rico Blanco are on track in their drive to encourage learning. Last March, the campaign kicked off a new education movement called “Sesame Street Kid Ako”, (I am a Sesame Street Kid). And as ambassador of theSesame Street project, Rico Blanco also shares his voice for the campaign and creates a new take on Sesame Streets’ favorite and classic songs. Rico shares, “I’ve always credited Sesame street as one of my biggest early musical influences, shaping my taste in music as a kid, and the kind of music I would later gravitate to as a grown up.”

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