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Plaka Notes #17: Cutterpillow: Tribute Album by Offshore Music
Ely Buendia's label covering the Eraserheads' biggest album is an interesting exercise. If only we were ready for it.
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Song Trigger #2: "Hold My Hand" by Lee Hi
And now, once again, framed differently, my K-pop origin story.
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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.
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Song Trigger #1: "Handog" by Florante
A new feature begins with this Filipino folk classic that's approved for funerals.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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February 2025

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