Tag: Satchmi

The Lost Nomad: Of Bags, Business, and Hot Air Balloons

by Isabella Argosino Inspired by the thirst to travel and see the globe, The Lost Nomad proves you can get down and dirty without sacrificing style. Built for, well, the modern day nomad, these quality backpacks are the marriage of form and function. But for Ayla Gomez and Paolo Sarmiento, it’s more than just a […]

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Joel Balbuena and The Art of Comedy

by Isabella Argosino It might seem like the ultimate dream job: Getting paid to be funny. But for Joel Balbuena, comedy is so much more than just reciting lines from a joke book or having someone to poke fun at. Having performed last month during Satchmi’s Anniversary Party, Balbuena has shown us a little bit […]

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Get Ready to Feel the GoodVybes

by Nanie de Castro The feeling of reckless abandon, as you lose yourself to the riffs and rhythms of your favorite song, brought to life by the band you’re watching live for the very first time—it’s distinct, exhilarating, and unparalleled, and for most, can only be experienced after flying a thousand miles out of the […]

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Collecting Dust & Grooves: A Coffee Table Book For The Soul

by Isabella D. Argosino We all have our special mecca. For a select demographic, all they have to do is drop a needle and it’s enough to take them home. If that’s a bit too romanticized for you, then clearly you don’t speak the same language as the world’s record collectors – mortals doomed to […]

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Where the Light Settles: Mood, Music, and Movement

by Nanie de Castro Song and dance combined is usually associated with happiness and merriment: drunk on pulsating beats and youth, in the arms of a familiar melody, at the brink of good news. Such is not the case for Where the Light Settles. The short film, a triptych of sorts, is an melancholic mix […]

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Lone Rider

by Fiel Estrella There have been many incarnations of Jenny Lewis within her lifetime: an actress at age nine, vocalist of indie-rock darlings Rilo Kiley at age twenty-two, an artist in her own right eight years later, one-half of a duo with longtime boyfriend Jonathan Rice, and now a rainbow suit-wearing troubadette who sings of […]

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Wax on Screen: Timeless Films That Will Make You Appreciate Vinyl

by Isabella D. Argosino Once upon a time, it was the most orthodox thing in the world to dart straight to the record store after a school day to ogle the fresh releases, then carefully examine the smooth lines and spaces embossed on a delicate 45. Young love and butterflies had nothing on this one-of-a-kind […]

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The First of Its Kind: Fresh Filter Grand Finale

As early as 7 pm, the crowds were set to kick off the last leg of the Fresh Filter tour and take over the U-street of Cubao Expo. Fresh Filter curator Russ Davis hosted the stream of acts once more along with fellow Jam 88.3 DJ Lambert Cruz. True to the event’s Grand Finale title, […]

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Satchmi Finds: Film Cameras

Just like vinyl, film cameras have also been making a strong come back into our community, and in keeping up with our love for everything antique, old, and nostalgic, we have got some pretty rare finds at the Satchmi Store. Here’s the lowdown on what’s available and their specs. If you aren’t that familiar with […]

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Vandals On The Wall Celebrates 2nd Year

It has been two years of sharing themed playlists, and thoughts on the ebb and flow of homegrown music. In celebration of their sophomore year, online music publication Vandals On The Wall, along with Gabi Na Naman Productions and Revolver Productions, threw a twofold bash filled with live music acts, fun activities, and great giveaways. […]

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Charles & Keith x Motorino

Charles & Keith doles out an innovative, refined spin on active staples in their Autumn 2015 collection. Weaving together vintage, Wild West influences and contemporary sophistication, Charles & Keith crafts silhouettes and structured pieces in congruent to the character of the Motorino. This is why Charles & Keith fused our sleek, compact Motorinos into the […]

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