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Playlist #21: Prelude? What prelude?
Another hour of languid stuff for a really stressful month. Featuring music from April, Marine Quéméré and Olivia Rafferty.
Sep 13
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Niko Batallones
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We knew we were never, ever, ever having Taylor Swift over
Mar 1
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Niko Batallones
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The Philippines had its best Olympics ever
Aug 12
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Alice Guo = Anna Delvey
Sep 9
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Niko Batallones
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Alice Guo = Anna Delvey
We just love a really juicy story, even if it involves, allegedly, a Chinese citizen who became mayor of a Philippine town.
Sep 9
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Plaka Notes #8: Superpower by Zild
Or, why I can't help but think about what could have happened if IV of Spades didn't break up so soon.
Aug 23
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Niko Batallones
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The Philippines had its best Olympics ever
But we aren't any good at celebrating, so instead we fought over family drama and which sports we should be supporting.
Aug 12
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #20: Music for an over-familiar void
Still, you know, playlist-making is a lot of fun. Featuring music from Baby Rose, the Haunted Youth and likewise2000.
Aug 9
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Niko Batallones
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Plaka Notes #7: Sari-Sari Story by Gloc-9
The Philippines' "king of hip-hop" is reflective on his new album, but his storytelling retains a gut-punch.
Jul 26
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Niko Batallones
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The Bini backlash
Why do we demand so much from the biggest act in the Philippines at the moment?
Jul 22
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Niko Batallones
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Playlist #19: There's a big world out there
...and sometimes it makes you sad about where you are. Featuring music from Françoise Hardy, Clairo and Nils Wülker.
Jul 12
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Niko Batallones
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