Feel the Rhythm of Our Very Own Bisrock Songs

October 31, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Music · Comment 

BisRock has invaded not only in Cebu but also recently known in most places of the Philippines. It has pushed the Cebu music scene into greater heights. The term “BisRock” comes from the Cebuano words Bisaya, referring the Visayan language, and rock, for rock music. It was originally was coined by Cebuano writer Januar E. Yap in 2002, and and was first applied to Missing Filemon’s first album. He has a collection of short stories published under the New Writers series of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He also writes a column for Sun.Star Cebu and teaches literature courses at St. Theresa’s College and Cebu Normal University.
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Getting to Know More About the Point 11 Band

October 2, 2008 · Posted in Philippine Music · Comment 

The band Point 11 is an emo-punk band playing traditional and newly composed material. Rhythmic and melodic, the band’s sound mixes both foreign and local influences. The band was formed last November 11, 2006 which consists of five members: Mike Quiachon (vocalist), Marcellano Alday (lead guitarist), Marc Anthony Nengasca (rhythm guitarist), Cancio Adlawan (bass guitarist), and Joemart Jorge (drummer). They all came from Talisay City, Cebu particularly in areas of Linao and Day-as.
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