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Playlist #30: Cozy is an illusion
Also, how dare I tell you what "cozy" should be. Featuring music from Oh My Girl Banhana, ablume and Ruby Ibarra.
Jun 13
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Niko Batallones
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May 2025
Plaka Notes #16: Simula at Wakas by SB19
The P-pop pioneers' sincerity carries their musically expansive new EP.
May 23
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Niko Batallones
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Plaka Notes #16: Simula at Wakas by SB19
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Playlist #29: On and on to the sea
The more time you have with someone, the less time you actually have. Featuring music from Oh My Girl, Nia Nadurata and the Beths.
May 9
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Niko Batallones
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April 2025
Song Trigger #1: "Handog" by Florante
A new feature begins with this Filipino folk classic that's approved for funerals.
Apr 28
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Niko Batallones
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Song Trigger #1: "Handog" by Florante
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Plaka Notes #15: It Was A Moment by SOS
It can be a good pop record. It is a good pop record. But, for better or worse, SOS can be surprisingly hesitant about it.
Apr 25
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #28: It all comes back round again
You will notice the same things happening over and over again. Featuring music from Doechii, Sobs and Suyen.
Apr 11
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Niko Batallones
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March 2025
When Alex Eala aced her way into our hearts
Some thoughts after the Filipina teenager served up a Cinderella run in international tennis.
Mar 31
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Niko Batallones
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Plaka Notes #14: BINIverse by Bini
When the "nation's girl group" sets out for international stardom, who gets left behind?
Mar 28
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Niko Batallones
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Plaka Notes #14: BINIverse by Bini
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Playlist #27: The guy outside the gates says hello to you
Talking about gatekeepers is more fun than talking about being numb. Featuring music from Vanessa Mendoza, dwta and New Buffalo.
Mar 14
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #27: The guy outside the gates says hello to you
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February 2025
Plaka Notes #13: Silakbo by Cup of Joe
Sometimes it feels I'm too old to enjoy new bands. But sometimes you need multiple listens.
Feb 28
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #26: Reasons to be cheerful... maybe?
A couple of bright spots in a really bad month. Featuring music from BB Girls, Niki Colet, and Eliza & the Delusionals.
Feb 14
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #26: Reasons to be cheerful... maybe?
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January 2025
Plaka Notes #12: "I'm Okay" by Moira Dela Torre / The Traveller Across Dimensions by Ben&Ben
Another Plaka Note doubleheader, this time on albums elevating what some call "typical" Pinoy musical fare.
Jan 24
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Niko Batallones
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Plaka Notes #12: "I'm Okay" by Moira Dela Torre / The Traveller Across Dimensions by Ben&Ben
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