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FACT CHECK: One Click Straight Edition! 🎸 5 Things To Know

1. Band name mystery: After 15 years, walang makakaalam kung paano naging "One Click Straight" ang band name! The band members themselves can't remember how it came about, with multiple theories floating around. The most popular theory among the members is that Tim simply woke up one day around 2009-2010 and declared it would be their band name - no deeper meaning, just a random morning decision! 😄

2. Their self-titled sophomore album emerged from the darkest period in their lives, making it what Tim describes as their angriest pop record ever created. Born from pandemic struggles and personal hardships, the album wasn't a planned evolution but a natural expression of what they were feeling internally. The record represents their revival of confidence and was always intended to be self-titled from the start - marking the moment they finally understood their identity as a band! 💭

3. "MRT" backstory: This track was born from countless hours of long commutes in cramped spaces while in motion, becoming their literal version of 'city' pop. The song features rhythmic rumbling that mimics train sounds, synthetic warps mixed with Sam's unorthodox guitar playing, whispered melodies, and crisp drum production that became their trademark sound. The sentimental lyrics explore finding connection while in transit - creating perfect jams for commuters and people constantly moving through life! 🚇

4. Their creative process involves unconventional techniques like using a suitcase as a drum kick for "MRT," which shaped the entire sonic direction of the track. For "Untitled 01," they recorded metal scraps found around the studio to achieve a more industrial sound. The band loves experimenting with different ways of capturing unique sounds, reflecting their deep industrial music influences! 🥁

5. The band believes that everyone's voice matters and encourages fans to use their music as an outlet for any emotion - pain, love, or energy they need to express. Their core message is about being genuine, finding what you love, and focusing on your authentic self while blocking out external noise. Fan support has been crucial during their darkest times, giving them hope when everything felt hopeless! 🎤

Drop a "🚇" if you learned something new today! Tag a One Click Straight fan and share kung may nalaman kang bago!

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TOWER FAM! 🎶
Para sa mga nagcomment at share sa Chicosci episode! Salamat sa suporta niyo! 🌟
Pero di pa tayo tapos... May bagong episode na naman bukas! Ready na ba kayo?
Share your guesses below! 🤔 Kita kits TOMORROW!
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FACT CHECK: CHICOSCI Edition! 🤘 6 Things To Know

1. Chicosci's sound has evolved dramatically from album to album. From writing about angsty topics in their youth, to more mature themes in recent releases, the band's writing process usually starts with a riff or melodies. They try to develop the main music first, then Miggy takes it home and works on melodies with placeholder words, later developing real lyrics from his own notes. 📝

2. Method of Breathing was a sonic breakthrough for the band that opened up possibilities beyond heavy nu-metal, proving they could make melodic music while still staying heavy! It was during this album that they learned they could contrast super heavy elements with softer and gentler melodies on top. 🎵

3. Their self-titled "White" album marked their shift to a more melodic and mainstream sound. Recorded at Tower of Doom, the iconic white album cover was actually created by Miggy himself using his mom's rosary photographed on white paper with a digital camera - simple but effective! 💪

4. Did you know that bulk of their fifth studio album, Fly Black Hearts, was actually recorded in Tagaytay? Mong invited everyone to camp out in a tiny house throughout one of the coldest weeks in February of that year. The band worked round-the-clock with producer, Eric Perlas, for around a week or so, recording most of the instrument tracks for the entire album in 9° temperature! 🥶

5. Did you know that Miggy and Mong have known each other since prep school? They met each other all those years ago and were also classmates in grade school, stayed close throughout high school, and became more serious with the band throughout college. That's almost a whole lifetime of musical collaboration and brotherhood! 👥

6. Miggy learned to play guitar left-handed from his dad, who was also in bands throughout high school and college, listening to classic acts like The Beatles, Dave Clark Five, and The Doors! Miggy learned to play the guitar with the strings upside-down because all of his classmates who had guitars were right-handed! 🎸

Drop a "🤘" if you learned something new today! Tag a Chicosci fan and share kung may nalaman kang bago!

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TOWER FAM! ✨
Salamat sa lahat ng comments, shares, at pagmamahal niyo sa episode ni Yeng! 💖
New episode drops tomorrow! 👀 Ready na ba kayo?
Share your predictions below! 🤔 See you TOMORROW!
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FACT CHECK: YENG CONSTANTINO Edition! 🎤 6 Things To Know

1. Yeng Constantino, known as the Philippines' Pop Rock Royalty, started her career after winning the first season of Pinoy Dream Academy noong 2006! She dominated the competition with 697,648 votes (37.32%) to become the inaugural "Grand Star Dreamer"! 👑

2. Her debut album "Salamat" was a massive hit, achieving triple Platinum status and producing five #1 hits! Released in January 2007, "Salamat" also produced six top 10 hits - the most by any female artist! The album peaked at number-one and spent nine months inside the Top 10 on the Odyssey album charts. 🎶

3. Yeng's hit song "Ikaw" is one of the most viewed OPM music videos by a female artist, reaching over 150 million views on YouTube! In 2020, "Ikaw" became the second most viewed OPM music video by a female artist in the Philippines. Fun fact: The music video also served as her prenuptial video with then-fiancé Yan Asuncion from her 2014 album
"All About Love"! 📈

4. Yeng is now on her journey to full independence! After 17 years with Star Music, she now owns the rights to her own songs - which they gave her as a parting gift when she left. She calls it like her 'children coming home'. She's already taken her first step toward becoming an independent artist by producing 'Reimagined 2 (Live)' entirely on her own, featuring new versions of 'Pinipigil,' 'Siguro,' and 'Paasa,' distributed through Cornerstone Music! 🏠

5. Yeng has more than 350 million career streams on Spotify, making her one of the most streamed Filipino artists of all time! As of May 2023, this incredible streaming milestone solidifies her status as one of the Philippines' most successful digital music artists. 🚀

6. This is her first performance on Tower Sessions, showcasing her latest single "Lumulutang Nahuhulog"! 🎤

Drop a "💔" if you learned something new today! Tag a Yengster and share kung may nalaman kang bago!

#YengConstantino #LumulutangNahuhulog #TowerSessions #TowerofDoom #OPM #SupportLocalMusic #musicsession #localmusician

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TOWER FAM! 🎶
Maraming salamat sa mga nanonood ng Kamikazee at Basti Artadi episode! 🖤
Pero meron na namang susunod na episode bukas! Ready na ba ang lahat?
Comment your predictions below! 💬 Kita kits BUKAS!
#TowerSessions #Kamikazee #KMKZ #Halik #BastiArtadi #TowerofDoom #OPM #SupportLocalMusic #NewEpisode

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FACT CHECK: BASTI ARTADI Edition! 🤘 7 Things To Know

1. Before their long hiatus, Kamikazee was touring as a band for 15 years without a break! They decided to finally take a breather so they could all focus on family time. What made the break even more meaningful was that Jay discovered he had developed cysts in his throat right around the same time they announced their hiatus, making the timing perfect for both family and health recovery. 👨‍👧‍👦

2. From struggling musicians na naghahati ng P200 talent fee, ngayon successful na sila sa sari-sariling mga business. They started 55 Tinta tattoo business - originally Puto's "baby project" at Teacher's Village na gusto lang nila maging tambayan. Hindi nila in-expect na magkakaroon ng maraming branches! 💰

3. Did you know that Jay is also a skilled and talented photographer? Nagsimula siya sa 1.2 megapixel Exilim camera, ngayon naka-Fuji x100v at xt5 na! Laging may dalang camera para sa ebidensya ng travels, hindi lang kwento! Photography is actually his therapy. He prints his photos for himself, hindi lang for social media! 📸

4. Known as the legendary frontman of Wolfgang, Basti Artadi is one of the pioneers na nag-popularize ng heavy metal sa Filipino mainstream radio since the 1990s! Their 1995 debut album "Wolfgang" featured iconic hits like "Halik ni Hudas" and "Arise" na naging foundation ng heavy music in the Philippines. They continued with albums like "Semenelin", "Serve in Silence", "Wurm", "Acoustica", "Black Mantra", among others! OPM Metal Legacy UNLOCKED! 🔥

5. He overcame major health challenges when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009 that affected the nerves controlling the right side of his face, causing progressive facial paralysis. The condition worsened over time, and by 2016, he had to relearn how to sing with a paralyzed mouth while dealing with increasing fatigue. Doctors warned he might eventually lose the ability to speak or sing entirely. Despite these dire predictions and public misconceptions about his condition, he continued creating and performing, proving his unwavering dedication to his craft. 💪

6. He is always keeping himself busy creatively. Aside from his work with Wolfgang, Basti has also released solo albums like "Everybody Knows That The Dice Are Loaded" (2014) and "Phantom Maker" (2019), showing his versatility beyond heavy metal. He also focused on remote collaborations during the pandemic and released singles "The Wolf" and "The Blackness of Heaven" in 2021-2022! During the pandemic lockdowns he survived by producing and selling paintings and sculptures. He even created a book based on Wolfgang's song "Darkness Fell" with illustrations by Ramona de la Cruz Gaston, plus he's developing a board game called "Bandland"! A TRUE creative soul! 🎨

7. Did you know that Basti is also has an impressive theater resume? He's starred in two major English musicals: "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2001) with Bobby Garcia and "American Idiot" (2016) with Robbie Guevara. Wolfgang even became the live band for "Jesus Christ Superstar" - combining his rock career with theater performance! His latest venture "Fermata" at Virgin Labfest marks multiple firsts - his first CCP play, first Filipino play, first straight play, and first one-act play! 🎭

Drop a "🤘" if you learned something new about Basti today! Tag someone na kailangan makilala ang Wolfgang legend!

#Kamikazee #KMKZ #Halik #BastiArtadi #TowerSessions #TowerofDoom #OPM #SupportLocalMusic

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TOWER FAM! ✨
Salamat sa lahat ng comments at shares sa The Ridleys episode! 🍃
May bagong episode na naman bukas! Ready na ba ang lahat?
I-share ang hula niyo sa comments! 🤔 See you TOMORROW!
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FACT CHECK: THE RIDLEYS Edition! 🎸 7 Things To Know

1. The band name came from Benny's crush on Daisy Ridley from Star Wars Episode 7! Last-minute decision para sa deadline ng UST Battle of the Bands submission in March 2016 - originally meant to be a one-time thing pero almost a decade later, yun pa rin! Benny actually tried sliding into Daisy Ridley's DMs but never got a reply! 🌟

2. Benny writes tons of songs but only cherry-picks the best for The Ridleys! His filtering process? He plays new songs mid-rehearsal during their usual set list practice and watches the band's reaction - if they really love it, "it's a Ridley song!" May hidden gems pa tayong hindi naririnig! ✨

3. Their post-gig ritual? Eating dimsum together! This Chinese food tradition has bonded them for almost a decade now. They always look forward to hitting up dimsum places with the bros after gigs. Real friends eat dumplings together! 🥟

4. All four members started playing music in church during high school, practicing almost every week! This church background shaped their collaborative "serve the song" mindset, focusing on adding to the music rather than individual showboating. Their weekly church practice sessions built the strong band dynamics we see today! 🎵

5. Bryant and Benny have been best friends since grade school, making music together on SoundCloud! Benny started writing songs around 2012, and their long-standing friendship keeps the band grounded and authentic! 👯‍♂️

6. Jason Mraz is one of their biggest musical influences! Benny loves Mraz's variety of topics and ability to put experiences into words that are very unique yet relatable. Bryant appreciates how Mraz's instruments help tell stories - which directly influences how he approaches drumming for Benny's songs. Both cite Mraz as teaching them how to make music that's both personal and universally connecting! 🎤

7. The band has said that Jan is secretly the most talented musician in the group but always stays super humble! He plays multiple instruments but remains their "man of few words" who won't brag about his skills! 🎵

Drop a "🥟" if you learned something new today! Tag a Ridleys fan and share kung may nalaman kang bago!

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TOWER FAM! 🌙
Salamat sa suporta niyo for Hale! 🙌
Pero... may bagong episode na naman bukas! Ready na ba kayo? 🎵
Drop your guesses sa comments! 🔍 See you TOMORROW!
#TowerSessions #Hale #TheDayYouSaidGoodnight #TowerofDoom #OPM #SupportLocalMusic #NewEpisode

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