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Road to the Grammys: Frank Ocean’s "Channel Orange"

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


There are B-Sides to Every Story: Ely Buendia on “Fruitcake”

"I stand by 'Fruitcake'," says Ely Buendia of the Eraserheads' criminally underappreciated thematic opus. A Rice Radio retrospective.   

By Aldus Santos

I Heart Art Live: A Celebration of Art

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

By Fonzi Marquez

X-Mas in Tune: Jose Mari Chan on “Christmas in Our Hearts”

Jose Mari Chan reminisces with Rice Radio about his signature Christmas number, which still holds an undisputed record both in… By Aldus Santos


Charlie Lim in 140-Character Bursts

Rice Radio trades tweets with ace Singaporean singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, whose heartbreaking grasp of folk hints at a long career… By Fonzi Marquez


The Real Lee Grane

"When I sing, it's my spirit that sings." Get to know Lee Grane before she launches her debut record on… By Fonzi Marquez


URCC Celebrates 10 Years of Pinoy Mixed Martial Arts

The longest-running MMA production in Asia intends to mount "the biggest and the most exciting MMA tournament the Philippines has… By Fonzi Marquez


All New X-Men #1

In this season of role reversals and mythical reimaginings, Brian Michael Bendis' All-New X-Men #1 certainly does not disappoint.  

By DC Dominguez

Roi Francisco: The Perfect Shot

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


Brian Sombero: Of Aces and Songwriting

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Impressions

"More than her body of work, which had its highs and lows, [Marilou Diaz-Abaya] created a path to follow, an… By Richard Bolisay


The Man Behind The Woman in Black

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Galaxy SIII vs iPhone 5: Return of the Phone Wars

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Show and Tell: October TV Checklist

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


#MayOPM: Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Musika?

The "debate" (yes, in quotes) may have died down, but Yabang Pinoy's OPM push persists, head held up high. 

By Patricia Cabredo

Battalia Royale 3: My Story

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Walking the Walk: Walk the Moon's Eli Maiman

"If you’re too cool for fun, we may not be for you," Walk the Moon's Eli Maiman speaks to Rice… By Aldus Santos


Choose Your Side: Counter-Strike: The Global Offensive

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Carlos Castaño: On Home Recording

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

By Fonzi Marquez

I’m Abby, I Have Alopecia, and I’m Coming Out Bald This September 25th

Singer-songwriter Abby Asistio has had the hair-loss disease alopecia areata since she was four. This is her story.   

By Abby Asistio

The Mystic Island of Siquijor and the Solili Festival

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

By Fonzi Marquez

DC Comics The New 52 #0's

If you're late to the reboot party that is DC's The New 52, let these issue #0's usher you in.     

By Raph Liloc

Silent Films and the Philippine Art Scene

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Guide to Davao City: Kadayawan 2012

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

By Fonzi Marquez

Alessandra de Rossi on Her Maiden Release (Pun Absolutely Intended)

The acclaimed actress records an entire album of homemade electro-pop, and releases it for free on the web.

By Aldus Santos