Big Bang and Rhum Rockfest Artists Cover MYX Magazine Issue 32 (January 2013)

MYX Magazine welcomes 2013 with a huge bang giving every music lover the best in OPM and K-Pop featuring Rhum Rockfest artists and Big Bang back-to-back on the cover of MYX Mag’s 32nd issue.

Rhum Rockfest artists Wolfgang, Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Rico Blanco and Urbandub share their 3-city tour attended by 150,000 fans proving that Filipino music is still very much alive and kicking.

K-Pop’s rapid rise in the Philippines is also featured through the cover debut of South Korean male group Big Bang where their fans can relive Taeyang, G-Dragon, TOP, Daesung and Seungri’s epic performances in their recent Manila concert. A bonus Big Bang poster is also included inside the mag.

To continue with the Korean fever, read through the story of the YouTube billionaire and the “Gangnam Style” hitmaker, PSY.

Also inside the mag is the most anticipated tour of the Eraserheads in New Jersey where MYX Channel Manager Mila Labendia gives an inside scoop at the E-heads’ performance at The Armory.

New MYX VJs K.A., Michelle and Michael also share their own MYXperiences on this issue! Read through VJ K.A.’s rare experience with Maroon 5, VJ Michael’s MYXclusive phone interview with One Direction’s Zayn Malik and VJ Michelle’s USA trip and Madonna concert experience.

Also discover YouTube’s “Random Girl” Zendee Rose Tenerefe and Greyson Chance’s third visit in the Philippines bringing with him a new song and “voice”.

In the local music scene, be inspired by Chicosci, Sponge Cola and Callalily as they share how they gave birth to some of their most exciting records yet and know more about hip hop artists Loonie and Abra.

Start your year right by grabbing copies of the newest MYX Magazine Issue 32 for only 95 pesos, now available on newsstands nationwide.

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25th Aliw Awards 2012 Nominees Revealed

The 25th Aliw Awards 2012 nominees have been released. The Aliw Awards, which is now on its 25th year, honors singers, musicians, stand-up comedians, theater artists and other live performers. The awards night will be held on November 26 at the Manila Hotel.

ASAP 2012 regulars Jed Madela, Christian Bautista and Erik Santos are all nominated for Best Major Concert (Male), along with Callalily vocalist Kean Cipriano. For Best Major Concert (Female), the competition will be among Aiza Seguerra, Sarah Geronimo and Anne Curtis for their respective Araneta Coliseum concerts.

Meanwhile, newcomers KZ Tandingan and Zendee Rose Tenerefe were nominated for the Best New Artist category. Below is the complete list of nominees for the 25th Aliw Awards 2012:

BEST MAJOR CONCERT (MALE) Jed Madela (Beyond Expectations/CCP) Kean Cipriano (One Stage One Night/Aliw Theater) Christian Bautista (X Class/Meralco Theater) Eric Santos (Greatest Theme Songs/Meralco Theater)	BEST MAJOR CONCERT (FEMALE) Aiza Seguerra (Bente Singko/Araneta Coliseum) Sarah Geronimo (SG/24 /Araneta Coliseum) Anne Curtis (Annebisyosa No Other Concert/Araneta Coliseum)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (MALE) Dingdong Avanzado (Tatlong Bente Singko/Music Museum) Jed Madela (Back to Basics/Music Museum) Noel Cabangon (Tuloy ang Byahe/Music Museum) Gerald Santos (Isang Pasasalamat/Peta Theater) Bo Cerrudo (Cerrudo atTeatrino)	BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (FEMALE) Isay Alvarez (Swings Out with AMP Band/Teatrino) Yeng Constantino (Ok Lang Maging Single/Music Museum) Sitti (Most Requested/Music Museum) Jonalyn Viray (One Love/Metro Bar)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A CONCERT (GROUP) Parokya ni Edgar (Rap Rocker/ Metro Bar) Gloc 9 (Rap Rocker/ Metro Bar) Kamikaze (Rap Rocker/Metro Bar) The Angelos (Prism of Harmony/Meralco Theater)
BEST COLLABORATION IN A CONCERT Jose Mari Chan/Richard Poon (Songwriter and the Crooner/PICC) Lea Salonga/Cecille Licad/ Lisa Macuja (Legends and Classics/CCP) Sharon Cuneta/Martin Nievera (Once in a Lifetime/Araneta Coliseum) Ogie Alcasid/Regine Velazquez (Mr and Mrs A,/Araneta Coliseum) Aiza Seguerra/Duncan Ramos (Sessions of Love/Music Museum) Jose and Wally (Concert for Every Juan/Araneta Coliseum)
BEST NON MUSICAL PRODUCTION Bona (PETA) Sintang Dalisay (Tanghalang Ateneo) Totong Hilot (Virgin Labfest 8) Kafatiran (Virgin Labfest 8 ) The Seagull/Ang Tagak (Dulaang UP) Unang Ulan ng Mayo (DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild)	BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION Sound of Music (Resorts World) Walang Sugat (Tanghalang Pilipino) Jack at Mahiwagang Beanstalk (Gantimpala Theater Foundation) Noli Me Tangere, The Opera (Dulaang UP) King and I (Resorts World)
BEST CONCERT STAGE DIRECTOR Robert Sena (Swings Out with AMP Band) Floy Quintos (Jed Madela Beyond Expectations) Freddie Santos (Mad for Music) Paul Basinillo (24/SG)	BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR Mike Villegas/Ria Osorio (Aiza Seguerra Bente Singko) Mel Villena (Swings Out with AMP Band) Edru Abrahan (Sintang Dalisay) RJ Jimenez (Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk)
BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (MUSICAL) Freddie Santos (King and I/Resorts World) Chari Arespacochaga (Rock of Ages/Atlantis) Alex Cortez (Noli Me Tangere, the Opera/Dulaang UP) Arthur Casanova (Seussical The Musical/Brent International) Jeffrey Camanag/Allain De Leon (Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk/GTF)	BEST STAGE DIRECTOR (NON-MUSICAL) Ricardo Abad (Sintang Dalisay/Tanghalang Ateneo) Soxie Topacio (Bona/PETA) Bobby Garcia (God of Carnage/Atlantis) Roeder Camanag (Alejandro/Virgin Labfest 8) JK Anicoche (Kafatiran/Virgin Labfest 8) Romualdo Tejada (Unang Ulan ng Mayo/Harlequin Theater Guild
BEST ACTOR (NON MUSICAL) Edgar Allan Guzman (Bona/PETA) Jeremy Domingo (Woman In Black/Dulaang Kalay) Marco Viana (Kafatiran/Virgin Labfest 8) Paul Jake Paule (Kuneho/Virgin Labfest 8) Leo Rialp (The Forsaken House/Dulaang UP) Kalil Almonte (Sintang Dalisay/Tanghalang Ateneo)	BEST ACTRESS (NON MUSICAL) Eugene Domingo (Bona/PETA) Menchu Lauchengco Yulo (God of Carnage/Atlantis) Sherry Lara (Isa Pang Soap Opera/Virgin Labfest 8) Mosang (Pobreng Alindanaw/Teatrong Gala) Frances Makil Ignacio (Ang Tagak/ Dulaang UP) Anna Abad Santos (Seagull/Dulaang UP)
BEST ACTOR (MUSICAL) Leo Valdez (King and I/ Resorts World) Ariel Rivera (Sound of Music/Resorts World) Ivan Nery (Noli Me Tangere, the Opera/ Dulaang UP) Bimbo Cerrudo (King and I/Resorts World) Lucky Mercado (Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk/Gantimpala Theater Foundation) Patrick Libao (Joe: Filipino Rock’sical/Philippine Stagers Foundation)	BEST ACTRESS (MUSICAL) Joanna Ampil (Sound of Music/ResortsWorld) Monique Wilson (King and I/Resorts World) Liesl Batucan (Forbidden Broadway/Upstart Productions) Sheila Valderama (King and I/Resorts World) Myramae Meneses (Noli Me Tangere, the Opera/ Dulaang UP) Cris Villongco (Sound of Music/Resorts World)
BEST ACTRESS IN A FEATURED ROLE Aiza Seguerra (Rock of Ages/Atlantis) Pinky Amador (Sound of Music/ResortsWorld) Pinky Marquez (Sound of Music/Resortsworld) Peewee O’Hara (Isa Pang Soap Opera/Virgin Labfest 8) Gina Respall (King and I/Resorts World) Tanya Manalang (King and I/ Resorts World)	BEST ACTOR IN A FEATURED ROLE Phil Noble (Bona/PETA) Joey Paras (Bona/PETA) Abner Delina Jr. (Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk/Gantimpala Theater Foundation) Franco Laurel (You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown/9 Works Theatrical) Brian Sy (Sintang Dalisay/Tanghalang Ateneo) Fred Lo (Sound of Music/Resorts World)
BEST CHILD PERFORMER Alon Severino (Totong Hilot/Virgin Labfest 8) Atasha Muhlach (Sound of Music/Resorts World) Anton Posadas (King and I/Resorts World) Annika Allado (Sound of Music/Resorts World)	BEST STAND UP COMEDIAN Rex Navarette (Newport Performing Arts Center) Jon Santos (Music Museum) Barbie of Siquijor (Kazadja Comedy Bar, Pagadian City) Wendell Valdez (22nd Street, Cebu City) Anton Diva (Punchline)
BEST NEW ARTIST Ana Melisa Jayke Reyes KZ Tandingan Zendee Rose Tenerefe Derek Monasterio	BEST NEW ARTIST (Group) All for Patricia She’s Only Sixteen Down to Mars The Filipino Tenors
BEST DANCE COMPANY G Force Ballet Manila St Dominic Savio Dance Troupe Dangoan Pangasinan Bungkos Palay, Science City of Munoz NE Kaloob Music and Dance Ministry	BEST CULTURAL GROUP Tanghalang SLU (Baguio City) Sipat Lawin Ensemble (PHSA) Harlequin Theater Guild (DLSU) RPSA Cultural Troupe, Angono Rizal PUP Bataan Banda Kawayan
BEST CHORAL GROUP SLU Chorale (Bagiuo City) Samiweng Singers (Ilocos Norte) SDS Chorale (Tandag City, Surigao del Sur) UST Singers University of the Visayas Chorale	BEST INSTRUMENTALIST Mary Ann Espina (Piano) Rudolf Golez (Piano) Joseph Esmilla (Violin) Princess Ibanez (Violin) Antoni Josef Inacay (Cello) John Raymond Sarreal (Flute)
BEST EMCEE (FEMALE) Tessa Prieto-Valdez Issa Litton Ladine Roxas Iza Calzado Jackie Aquino	BEST EMCEE (MALE) Luis Manzano Sam YG Raymond Gutierrez RJ Ledesma Mike Lim Raymond Lauchengc
BEST CLASSICAL DANCER Lisa Macuja (Swan Song Series/Ballet Manila) Carissa Adea (Songs/Ballet Philippines) Emmanuel Guillermo (Songs/Ballet Philippines) Cyril Fallar (Songs/Ballet Philippines)	BEST CLASSICAL PERFORMER Dondi Ong Arthur Espiritu Andrew Fernando Randy Gilongo Clarissa Ocampo Jonathan Badon
BEST PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN Pobreng Alindanaw (Teatrong Gala) Wizard of Oz (Repertory Philippines) Jack and the Beanstalk (Kids Act Philippines) Umaaraw, Umuulan, Kinakasal ang Tikbalang (UP Playwrights Theater)	BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES AND BARS (GROUP) Draybers (Resorts World) Bobby Mondejar and Friends (My Brother’s Moustache) Mulatto (Resorts World)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, BARS (FEMALE) Pat Castillo (Tap Room/Manila Hotel) Judith Banal (Bar 360/Resorts World) Julienne Tarroja (Chef and Brewers) Cathy Go (70’s Bistro, QC)	BEST PERFORMER IN HOTELS, MUSIC LOUNGES, BARS (MALE) Tony Marino ( La Cuisine Francaise) Ronnie Diao (Moomba Bar) Florante (My Brother’s Moustache) Arthur Manuntag (Top of Sheraton)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Danny Dolor Jose Mari Chan UP Concert Chorus Imelda Papin	HALL OF FAME UP Singing Ambassadors QC Performing Arts

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Kapamilya Stars Welcomes ABS-CBN's 'Newest Ride' on ASAP 2012 this November 4

ASAP 2012 is all set to take TV viewers in an unforgettable joyride experience this Sunday (November 4) with the launch of ABS-CBN’s newest cable channel Jeepney TV to be led by Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, who sang the theme song of its station ID. Jeepney TV showcases the replays of well-loved Kapamilya teleseryes, sitsoms and TV specials like “Home Along Da Riles,” “Ang TV,” “Gimik,” and “Pangako Sa ‘Yo.”

Aside from Mr. Pure Energy, also joining the celebration are some of the biggest Kapamilya stars Martin Nievera, Toni Gonzaga, Jericho Rosales, Nikki Gil, and Eula Valdes.

Enter a new dimension as Matteo Guidicelli, Jessy Mendiola, Iya Villania, Megan Young, Empress, Carlo Romero, Manuel Chua and Iza Calzado take everyone to another mystical world in ‘Supahdance.’

Witness another show-stopping performance from the ultimate multimedia star Toni Gonzaga as she shares the latest music trends in ‘T Zone;’ followed by the breath-taking dance number of international Pinoy RnB sensation Billy Crawford in his newest ‘B-Segment.’

Get ready for a string of special surprises this Sunday as Ella Cruz, Robi Domingo, Miles Ocampo, Jerome Ponce, Janella Salvador, Tippy Dos Santos, Anja Aguilar, Sam Concepcion and Kapamilya child wonders Xyriel Manabat and Bugoy Cariño treat everyone with a must-see production number. Also, watch out for the back-to-back album launches of Kapamilya Hunk Carlos Agassi and OPM band Callalily.

Meanwhile, prepare to be amazed with the world-class concert experience from ZsaZsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Bamboo, and ASAP Sessionistas; astonishing vocal act of Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, and Angeline Quinto; and the coolest acoustic-rock performance of Yeng Constantino, Aiza Seguerra, JM de Guzman, Zia Quizon, and Paolo Valenciano.

Don’t miss “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert Set on July 27

Star Records levels up the 'E-Heads experience' for music fans across generations and slates a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the country’s best rocks bands and solo artists to celebrate the timeless music of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band The Eraserheads via “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert," which is set to happen on July 27 (Friday), 5pm, at the Trinoma Activity Center.

"The Reunion” concert will pay tribute to the anthemic songs of Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro through the new sound to be performerd by Callalily, 6CycleMind with Eunice of Gracenote, Hilera, Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Tanya Markova, Johnoy Danao, Jay Durias, Vin Dancel, and Ney Dimaculangan.

Under the production of Star Records, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert" is a pays homage to the accolade priceless contribution of the band to the Philippine music history and to the country’s culture as a whole. The event is eyed to be a celebration not only of the generation who grew up to the music of The Eraserheads but also to the youth of today who are discovering the greatness of the band that revived Pinoy rock in 1990’s.

The concert is exclusive to fans who will buy the “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" in various AstroPlus or AstroVision stores during the set pre-selling period that is from July 7 to July 27. Albums will also be sold on the day of the event. To qualify as audience, the album buyer must present the official receipt as proof of purchase on the day of the concert. Buyers with AstroPlus/AstroVision official receipts only will be accommodated. Purchased albums prior July 7 will not be accommodated.

Meanwhile, aside from serving as a concert pass, “The Reunion” tribute album also serves as a raffle ticket to Star Records’ "Soundtrip to Roadtrip Promo," wherein fans get the chance to win a Chevrolet Spark just by purchasing the album at selected SM, Astro, and Odyssey Music and Video stores. The promo runs from May 14 until August 3. Also part of 'The Reunion' promo is the popular clothing line Dickies.

"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is still available on record bars nationwide for only P299. Digital tracks can now be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

Relive the imortal hits of The Eraserheads and don’t miss the highly anticipated "The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert" on July 27, 5pm, at the Trinoma Activity Center. For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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'The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album' Set for May 9 Release

Some of music industry's best artists collaborate to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads.

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album CD Cover

Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova.

Watch the teaser video for Callalily's version of Minsan for "The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album"

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list - Minsan by Callalily,
Kaliwete by Hilera and Maling Akala by Itchyworms

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list - Pare Ko by Johnoy Danao,
Overdrive by Vin Dancel, Ang Huling El Bimbo by Jay Durias
and Fine Time by Marc Abaya of Kjwan

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list -
With A Smile by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas,
Super Proxy by Razorback with Gloc 9
and Kailan by Ney Dimaculangan and Yeng Constantino

The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album track list -
Hey Jay by Tanya Markova, Magasin by Chicosci,
Ligaya by Mayonnaise and Alapaap by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote

"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9). For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

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Callalily Revives Eraserheads' "Minsan" for The Reunion Movie Soundtrack (Teaser)

Callalily revives the Eraserheads hit Minsan for the upcoming Star Cinema movie The Reunion. The movie's soundtrack will be released as an Eraserheads tribute album.

According to its director, Frasco Mortiz, The Reunion movie is about a group of high school friends who are looking for the true meaning of love and happiness.

"Isa siyang barkada movie na ipapakita ang journey ng isang grupo na close friends noong high school, several years later magkikita sila ulit. Doon ipapakita ang journey nila sa paghahanap ng tunay na kaligayahan. May ginawa kasi silang kasalanan noong high school at feeling nila kaya di pa sila nakakapag-move on sa buhay nila ngayon dahil sa nangyari before."

The said flick will also pay tribute to OPM music, mostly songs from the '90s spectacular band, Eraserheads. The movie stars Enrique Gil, Enchong Dee, Xian Lim and Kean Cipriano.

Watch the teaser for Callalily's revival of Minsan (released by Star Records):

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