Category: City Stories
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AIYANA: Redefining Rock Through Their Own Sound and Story
AIYANA is a rock band carving out their own identity through a dynamic blend of rock, pop-punk, and heavier influences—an evolving sound they proudly call “Aiyanacore.”With their energetic performances and growing presence in the Philippine music scene, AIYANA continues to explore what it means to create music on their own…
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PURPURA: Turning Purple Into Hard Rock
Born from vocalist Jiyeon’s love for purple, PURPURA is a Korean hard rock band that brings together members with diverse musical tastes, from jazz and modern rock to ballads and metal. Their music draws heavily from real-life experiences and emotions, turning everyday moments, relationships, and personal struggles into songs. With…
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Adonis Tabanda: A Life in Music and Mentorship
From musician and arranger to producer and musical director, Adonis Tabanda has built his career through creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. With years of experience working with artists and exploring different sides of the music industry, Adonis believes that versatility and adaptability are essential to lasting in the ever-changing world…
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Kenan Quitco — Where Passion Meets Opportunity
For Kenan Quitco, the journey from science educator to volleyball coach and recording artist was never something he carefully planned. Each opportunity simply led to another, eventually bringing him to The Clash and into a career in music. Today, he balances his passion for coaching with his life as a…
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Choi Ha Ri — Finding Her Own Spotlight
From her time as a member of K-pop girl group A-Daily to carving her own path as a solo artist, Choi Ha Ri (최하리) continues to evolve through music, acting, and performance. Now stepping into her own spotlight, Ha Ri is embracing a new chapter with her solo releases “Jumper”…
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Hijack Hayley: The Story Behind the Name, Music & Journey
Hailing from Singapore, Hijack Hayley has built a reputation for their energetic live performances and powerful indie-rock sound. From winning the IGNITE! Band Auditions to performing at Baybeats and the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, the band has continued to make its mark on Singapore’s vibrant independent music scene. Now,…
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SCYLLA (ID) — Finding Their Sound Through Modern Alternative Rock
SCYLLA is an Indonesian modern alternative-rock act, SCYLLA has continued developing its identity through recent releases including “Narcissistic,” “D.E.R.N.,” “Anxiety,” and their latest single “Reverti,” released in July 2026. For this edition of City Stories, we sit down with SCYLLA to talk about their musical journey, the evolution of their…
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Girls Like Mystery: Songs, Stories, and Starting Again
Starting as a teacher band in Shanghai in 2010, Girls Like Mystery built a name for themselves in the local indie scene, playing 35 shows across China before disbanding in 2018. Years later, Kevin Wright returned to songwriting during COVID, reigniting Girls Like Mystery and opening a new chapter for…
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Re:O: Where Japanese Roots Meet a New Alternative Sound
Photo Credit: Agnieszka RzeŚniowiecka (agaphoto_london) What began as a solo project in Japan has grown into a dynamic Japanese/British band creating a distinctive blend of alternative rock, dark pop, metal, and electronic influences. Re:O brings together Japanese-born vocalist and producer Rio with James on bass and lyrics, Jay on drums, and…
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Half-Hour: Songs, Stories & Memories
Photo Credits: Fatti For the second and final week of the City Stories: Bands Edition finale, we sit down with the band for a candid conversation about their music, influences, songwriting, and journey. They share the real-life experiences behind their songs, including “Bumper Cars,” a track that became a meaningful…
