PULP salutes local rock bands

MANILA, Philippines - Hot off the success of PULP Presents: Arch Enemy Live In Manila!, the country’s official music publication moves forward and salutes local rock talents with its latest issue now available in bookstores and newsstands nationwide.

Continuing to spread the sound of the south, Urbandub — composed of guitarist vocalist Gabby Alipe, bassist Lalay Lim, guitarist John Dinopol and drummer Jan Jan Mendoza — is still among the reigning bands in the local scene, and about to release its fifth studio album titled Apparition under MCA Universal. The band has come a long way from being a successful independent band from Cebu half a decade ago, and Gabby and Lalay talk to longtime acquaintance and PULP editor-in-chief Joey Dizon about the making of their latest masterpiece, and how the process has made them a tighter-knit outfit.

Meanwhile, Rivermaya returns to the pages of PULP to tell its story. After numerous lineup changes, a “pest problem” and finally finding the man-for-the-job Jayson Fernandez to take up vocal duties, the band is still standing strong and excited to make more music than ever. Fernandez, alongside his new bandmates — drummer Mark Escueta, guitarist Mike Elgar and bassist Japs Sergio — gives insight and comments on the recent events that took place in the Rivermaya camp, and PULP music editor Jason Caballa delivers the questions fans have been dying to ask the band.

Aside from bands and musicians, PULP celebrates its 101st issue by its PULP 101 feature, headed by the zany PULP editorial team that claims knowledge about a thing or two on music and the life: Want to cure a hangover? Want to set up a drum kit? Or do you want to learn hip-hop lingo, or maybe need hints on making the perfect demo? Yes, all the answers are here in this feature… well, almost. Take a peek and witness the wisdom of the faces behind the scene. But as always, don’t take it too seriously: It’s all in the name of fun.

Want the most honest and reliable album reviews? Want features on the latest and newest talents who are making a name for themselves in the local band scene? Or do you want to see if we caught up with you at one of the events you attended?

It’s all in the November 2009 issue of PULP. Grab a copy now for only P120.