Pulso

The first time I got to listen to Pulso was when me and my girlfriend Dylan went to the opening of Heima's Brixton store in Kapitolyo. They were the first of many bands that played that night. I don't go to a lot of gigs, so I didn't really have an idea of who they were, aside from the fact that I recognized guitarist Robby Mananquil from his modeling gigs.

Having no previous idea of the band and what they sounded like, I was left to form my own presumptions. My mind had pretty much written off as some pogi-rock band (a horrible generalization, I know), up until they started playing. 

In the place of all the pilit pogi-rock posturing I was sort of expecting came some tight instrumental passages that were some parts dreamy, some parts heavy, and all parts fun to listen to. It was the kind of music that takes you places in your mind, no small feat for a band composed of only 3 members. I can imagine how tough it is for a band to achieve such a full sound with only a few members, but they certainly did that. Best of all, they were having fun just playing music. Needless to say, I immediately a became a fan  after their set. 

To my luck, I've managed to catch them at a few other gigs around Manila, and they've never failed to put on a good show. Below are some other pictures I managed to take from the Heima Brixton opening, Terno Inferno at 19 East, and the Dr. Martens flagship store opening in Bonifacio Global City. If you hear about a gig of theirs, go for it. They're a great live band that's definitely worth the watch and it won't be soon before long before they make it real big.

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Pulso is composed of Robby Mananquil, Franco Malaya, and Matt Warren.

Pulso on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pulsomusicph

Pulso on Twitter - https://twitter.com/pulsomusic

Terno Recordings on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TernoRecordings

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Rainy Season Clothing Essentials

After a summer that seemed to overstay its welcome, I knew that it was only a matter of time before the rains would come in. And when they did, I knew they'd be ready.

Before anything else, I would like to say that my sartorial taste takes great pains to stay within the field of trying not to look stupid. As broad as it sounds, a quick look at many of my old photos will attest to how easy it is to fall into the opposite. Whether that makes me a credible source of style is debatable, but hey, I'd like to think that there's a lot of crazier things out here on the internet. 

So without further ado, here's an idea on things to wear during the rain days. 

1. Parka - In this case, the fabric isn't waterproof, but the camo pattern keeps me from looking all drenched when caught under the rain. I've been on this parka thing in recent months, keeping a good set in a small rotation.

2. Dark Denim - I'm no denim purist, but I do favor darker shades in times of rain. They hold up better than a pair of chinos would, especially when its raining hard. 

3. Boots - Just because wet feet aren't fun.

So there. Nothing ground-breaking, just a hopefully acceptable response to what the weather's been throwing at us lately. Stay safe and dry, everyone!