MUSIC LYF: Myk Perez BlogCon

From the Voice of the Philippines and now officially and recording artist under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), Myk Perez has now  starting his music path after the talent show. This is the real test of musicians to make it big, and having their own album is the start. 

Being part now of the MCA Family, he is joined by his batchmates in the Voice of the Philippines like Mitoy, Janice, and Paolo Onesa. Having a distinct voice that souns soulful and works well with acoustic fits his debut album "My Acoustic".

On this album, he included the songs he performed for the Voice and also an original track "Honey Under the Moon" which he composed. He also collaborated with other artists for "Two is Better Than One" with Krissy Villongo of Krissy and Ericka and "Almost Is Never Enought" with Sabrina for her album "I Love Acoustic 6".

Manila Bids "May the 4th Be With You" On Star Wars Day May 4!

The Philippines will join Star Wars fans all over the world (and galaxies far, far away) in celebrating Star Wars Day on May the 4th, 2014.  Everyone is encouraged to greet anyone, `May the 4th Be With You’ or don their favorite Star Wars costume, speak Yoda-ese, watch a Star Wars movie, hum John Williams’ unmistakable score or wield their lightsabers, with matching voice-generated sound effects.

But for those who want more officially-organized events, they can troop down to Resorts World Manila in Pasay on May 3 and 4 where the Philippine Outpost of 501st Legion (an international organization of Star Wars fans who wear the costumes of the villains) has lined-up interactive festivities for the public and fans alike.

#WranglerSunChaser Week 2 is On!

Week one of the Wrangler Sun Chaser contest is done and week 2 is now in progress. The Wranglet Sun Chaser project lets one into sharing their unique and great pictures on social media like instagram and facebook to have the chace to win cash vouchers and the grand prize is a 5-day vacation to a destination of your choice! We would like to congratulate the winner of week one with the theme "Smell Nature" for the Philippines is Rhaine Pineda (@rhainepineda). You can check her winning entry here: http://instagram.com/p/m38m5sOuha/.

REEL DEAL: "X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST" Latest Trailer Reveal

For the first time, the mutant worlds of the first three X-Men movies and the new, younger versions of our heroes from 2011’s successful First Class are on screen in one film. With Bryan Singer back directing, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" promises an adventure like nothing we have seen before.

The future is dark for the heroes of the X-Men saga in “Days of Future Past.” A years-long world conflict between humans and mutants has taken its toll on their numbers, and now a scant few remain, including Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Erik “Magneto” Lehnsherr (Ian McKellen), Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page), and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). Driven to near extinction by the technological terrors unleashed by Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage), the team forms a desperate plan: time travel.

MUSIC LYF: Bill Medley & Sonny Turner Live at Soalire

Relive the past with some the best singers of unforgettable classic songs such as "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" (featuring Jennifer Warnes), "Don't Know Much", and "I Still Do". And the songs of the Platters such as "The Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Twilight Time". 

Now the two legends Bill Medley of Righteous Brothers and Sonny Turner of The Platters  will perform live at Solaire on May 9, 2014 8PM.

For tickets and inquiries you may call SM Tickets and Ticketworld. 

Experience their music all over again!

From Barefoot Runner to Marathon Master

Coach Rio dela Cruz:

Beyond the big hair, the high-profile running events and the slew of product endorsements, Coach Rio dela Cruz has also been recognized for his persistence to prevail in the midst of insurmountable odds – whether in his chosen sport of running or in the challenges everyday life.

Great Things Start from Small Beginnings

Unbeknownst to many, Coach Rio’s childhood was mired by hardship. His family struggled with poverty for many years while he was growing up, making it difficult for him to get an education and pursue his training in running. He has gone through it all: from selling “ice-tubig” as an 8-year old, walking several kilometers to and from school, to winning championships and organizing the biggest marathons in the country today. His life so far has truly been a journey.

MUSIC LYF: Eyedress - Hearing Colors Album

“Eyedress sounds like nobody but himself. Keep your eye on what he does next” – NME

“Set to do to Manila, what Arcade Fire did to Montreal and Pulp did to Sheffield” ~ Dazed

“Spacey songs by young Filipinos about nearly killing your girlfriend while hiking aren’t nearly common enough these days” – The Guardian

On April 10th Eyedress releases his brand new mixtape ‘Hearing Colors’ and it features 12 brand new tracks recorded in his bedroom in Manila. It is the follow up to his debut EP ‘Supernatural’ (released last year).