Category: City Stories
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Adamanta: Forging Metal Through Visayan Mythology, History, and Heritage
Hailing from Cebu, Adamanta brings together powerful metal, epic storytelling, and Filipino and Visayan heritage. With a sound inspired by mythology, history, and the warrior spirit of the Visayas, the band continues to carve its own path in the Philippine metal scene. For City Stories: Finale Band Edition, Adamanta shares…
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Donni Heat on Their Musical Influences and the Journey Ahead
Photo Credits: NEASANSUCKS From Adelaide, Australia, Donni Heat is an independent singer-songwriter bringing together the raw emotion of emo and pop-punk with the darker edge of modern alternative music. Drawing inspiration from the sounds that shaped the 2000s and 2010s while embracing a contemporary approach to songwriting, Donni turns personal…
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LESS KILLJOY: Turning Personal Experiences Into Something Universal
For LESS KILLJOY, music is a space for honesty, emotion, and unapologetic self-expression. Blending the rawness of grunge, the intimacy of indie rock, the dreamy textures of shoegaze, and the immediacy of pop, the artist refuses to be confined to a single genre or sound. Inspired by artists such as…
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LUSTROUBLE: Between Love, Chaos, and Everything to the End
For the finale of this season of City Stories, we’re turning up the volume with LUSTROUBLE (러스트러블), a Korean rock/metal band known for their powerful sound, emotional intensity, and distinctive musical identity. Since their formation in 2018, LUSTROUBLE has continued to explore the space between love, desire, conflict, and the…
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MEEVA: Breaking the Chains and Stepping Into Her Own
For our City Stories Season Finale, we’re shining the spotlight on MEEVA, an emerging artist stepping into her musical journey with her debut single, “BREAK THE CHAIN.” Blending emotional melodies with rap, MEEVA introduces an honest and expressive sound that reflects the desire to break free from expectations, pressure, and…
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The Creation of Adam: Breaking Boundaries Through Metalcore and Deathcore
Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, The Creation of Adam brings a powerful blend of metalcore and deathcore, combining crushing heaviness, intense energy, and a distinct modern edge. Since emerging in the early 2010s, the band has continued to carve its own path within Thailand’s heavy music scene, reaching audiences beyond the…
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Meet Slur: Where Memories Become Music
South Korean singer-songwriter Slur creates music rooted in personal experiences, childhood memories, and the emotions of uncertainty and self-discovery. Moving between R&B/Soul, indie, and indie rock, Slur’s journey began with guitar and bass before evolving into a deeply personal singer-songwriter project. With releases including You of April and Zelos, Slur…
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Kitty Moon: Creating Freely and Finding Her Own Current
For Kitty Moon, music is a way of understanding herself, connecting with others, and exploring the possibilities of her own creativity. Since her debut, she has continued to develop a more personal and grounded sound while staying true to her desire to create freely. As an independent artist, Kitty Moon…
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Myriad Bloom — Growing Through Sound, Soul, and Stories
From soulful melodies and blues-inspired textures to the energy of funk and modern OPM, Myriad Bloom is finding its own space within the Philippines’ ever-growing independent music scene. Blending influences from different genres while keeping their sound rooted in emotion and live performance, the Filipino band continues to explore what…
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Meet Syzygy: A New Chapter Begins
Hailing from Osaka, Japan, Syzygy is a pop-rock band blending rock-driven sounds, catchy melodies, and emotionally honest lyrics inspired by real-life experiences. From their early releases and memorable live performances to lineup changes and the challenges of finding their sound, Syzygy has continued to grow through every experience. Now entering…
