Spiffy JT is back, a bite-size sampler of things to come in tow.  

A pocket calendar of activities at Cebu's annual Sinulog. You've still got the upcoming weekend to catch up!  

"Channel Orange, in one word, is unconventional," says Fonzi Marquez of the maiden record from young, Grammy-nominated artist Frank Ocean.… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: Frank Ocean, Channel Orange, Grammys, Grammy Awards

Rice Radio's I Heart Art Live was a resounding success. Photos and reportage by Fonzi Marquez here.  

Contrary to popular belief, parallel lines do eventually meet. Witness music and the visual arts converge December 19 at saGuijo,… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: rice radio , i heart art , cavity collective , barbie almalbis , fonzi marquez , robin nievera , jensen gomez , live art gig

Rice Radio joins the world in mourning the senseless and violent deaths of a total of 27 people at Sandy… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: sandy hook , pinoytuner , news , fonzi marquez , rice radio

Rice Radio trades tweets with ace Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, whose heartbreaking grasp of folk hints at a long career… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: charlie lim , fonzi marquez , rice radio , pinoytuner , wherewascharlie , twitter

"When I sing, it's my spirit that sings." Get to know Lee Grane before she launches her debut record on… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: lee grane , fonzi marquez , rice radio , pinoytuner , singer/songwriter , opm , pop , lee , new albums

The longest-running MMA production in Asia intends to mount "the biggest and the most exciting MMA tournament the Philippines has… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: pinoytuner , rice radio , fonzi marquez , URCC 22 , URCC Dekada , URCC , MMA , MMA Philippines , MMA pinoy , pinoy fighters , Alvin Aguilar , Bakbakan Na! , Colt 45

The PhilPop Music Festival is on its second run, and with some (necessary) changes. Call for entries will swing around… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: pinoytuner , philpop , philpop 2013 , philippine music festival , music festival philippines , songwriting competition philippines , rice radio , fonzi marquez , ryan cayabyab

Sponge Cola is back with a vengeance with District, with a new single and a new video in tow.

Mr. Pure Energy's new record gets the three-date launch treatment, culminating in a TV premiere this Sunday. Details here.

Rice Radio reaffirms its position as "a platform of support for the local music scene." Some inspiring words from our… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: rice radio , november , rice radio november , pinoytuner , fonzi marquez

Despite his years as a lensman, Roi Francisco is still after the elusive "perfect shot." Find out more about the… By Fonzi Marquez

Rai Cruz explores a visual idiom predicated on the grotesque in Unstable Mutations, his first solo show.  

"I'm just a person making a living from what he loves to do the most," artist Lynyrd Paras utters in… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: lynyrd paras , rice radio , i heart art , lynyrd , fonzi marquez , lynyrdboxes

Brian Sombero's got aces up his sleeve. And, yes, apart from songcraft, we mean cards, too.    

Stage writer-director William Elvin Manzano talks to Rice Radio about the different colors and hues of the theatrical mind. 

Has the iPhone finally succumbed to Galaxy in this particular round of smartphone one-ups? Geekstrong asks and answers. 

This December, the URCC will once again remind the rest of Asia why they are the top MMA outfit in… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: URCC , URCC Bakbakan na , bakbakan na , MMA , pinoy MMA , MMA Philippines , URCC 22:pinoytuner , rice radio , fonzi marquez

Kanto aims to become an artistic hub of inspiration, collaboration, and creative expansion.   

Well, the idiot box doesn't have to be idiotic at all. TV's banging this month, and here are some reasons… By Fonzi Marquez TAGS: geekstrong , dexter , revolution , walking dead , arrow , tv series , tv shows , pinoytuner , rice radio , fonzi marquez

Reading the Lines depicts choice works of literature through the artist's canvas. Have a look-see. 

The hit machine that is Callalily is at it again, this time with Flower Power. Launch details here. 

Hit indie bookstore Bookay Ukay to host art exhibit Reading the Lines starting October 5. Details here.   

Nothing but good vibes, great people, and fine music in store for you right here on Rice Radio this October. 

Rice Radio publicly opposes the prohibition on self-expression embedded in the Cybercrime Prevention Law.

Rice Radio community manager Fonzi Marquez recounts how he became "a changed man" after watching Battalia Royale. 

Geekstrong reports on why Counter-Strike: The Global Offensive is hot (and, in some cases, why it's not).

DMB is back with a new record, and it's mighty, mighty fine. Check it out for yourself. 

Carlos Castaño speaks of a trade both pirvate and public: recording at home, and on your own.

Different dishes for different seasons, and then some. Implosion happens September 21 at the Le Pavillon Metropolitan Park. 

Born clinically deaf, fashion lensman Kevin Cayuca was compelled to hone his visual sense instead, and to great results.

Forget spooky; Siquijor deserves more than just your cursory look-see: breath-taking beaches, Spanish-era structures, name it.    

The angler fish may be dark, mysterious, and frightening, but not in Paksiw's art.

Way before it birthed a pound-for-pound boxing legend, GenSan was first home to pound-for-pound tuna awesomeness. 

To quote one of our bosses, "Sarap maging Pinoy, mehn!"

Whip out your pens and notepads and start making date plans at the Shang for Cine Europa. Details here.

The third annual 7101 Music Nation ELEMENTS Songwriting Camp is on its last leg of accepting applicants. 

Kerplunk Studio's Kelvin Uy, ace sound engineer, songwriter, and musician, this week on Geekstrong.

Mum when silent films are brought up? Watch The 6th International Silent Film Festival and end that spell of speechless unfamiliarity.  

The Kadayawan Festival is, essentially, a form of thanksgiving, and is open to everyone to share with Davao's bountiful harvest. 

Fonzi Marquez speaks about being a singer/songwriter.

The latest album by Jason Mraz is a celebration of humanity, and worth hearing from beginning to end.

They've been at it for a very long time, earned their spots, and won over thousands of screaming fans.

A new Republic is on the rise. Read about the Radio Republic.ph and what they can do for the future… By Fonzi Marquez

Knowing when to stop, keep going, or a little bit of both.

The much-awaited HBO series is back, and winter is here.

OPM2GO launches and unveils what could probably be the future of music in retail.

Over six decades since she started performing, The Grand Lady of Pinoy Jazz is still at it.

Fonzi Marquez talks about finding a place to fit in.

The dust settles and the smoke clears.

by Fonzi Marquez