Nicksy Once Monthly

Home
Playlists
Plaka Notes
Hyperfocus
Dispatches
About
Plaka Notes #11: Method Adaptor by Ely Buendia
The new solo effort from the Pinoy pop legend has every reason to exist, even if he no longer needs to prove anything.
 • 
Niko Batallones
Hyperfocus #10: Linkin Park and the musical restlessness that defines them
As the rock icons enter a brand new era, I wonder: was it right to judge them based on their first two albums?
 • 
Niko Batallones
4
Would you even try to see us eye to eye?
Kamala Harris, Leni Robredo... there are obvious parallels, and they're uncomfortable if you're a fan.
 • 
Niko Batallones
9
Playlist #23: Nostalgia, am I right?
The past fills up our present empty spaces. Featuring music from Billlie, Shanne Dandan and... shika-noko-noko-noko-koshi-tan-tan.
 • 
Niko Batallones

October 2024

September 2024

Plaka Notes #9: Sad Girl Hours by Jayda
The "Pambansang Sad Girl" doesn't change the formula, but still gives us a more refreshing—and more feisty—album.
 • 
Niko Batallones
2
Playlist #21: Prelude? What prelude?
Another hour of languid stuff for a really stressful month. Featuring music from April, Marine Quéméré and Olivia Rafferty.
 • 
Niko Batallones
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.
 • 
Niko Batallones

August 2024

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.
 • 
Niko Batallones
6
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.
 • 
Niko Batallones
3
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.
 • 
Niko Batallones
4
© 2024 Niko Batallones
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture