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AS the new year slowly asserts itself, we are still in the heat of recalling how great the previous year was.
Fabulous would be a fitting term to describe 2007. And here are some of the reasons why.
In 2007:
The Kuwagos released their debut album. The album would catapult the band to the top of the Fil-Am music scene.
Usually dominated by West Coast bands and artists, three Poptimes groups finally appeared on National Cable TV via the ABS CBN/TFC show, 'Speakout' : Bleud, The Kuwagos, and The Happy Analogues
The Happy Analogues released their debut album, 'Lilacs and Politics'. The band would also release a free EP, 'Three Hundred Sixty Five', to commemorate their 1st year as a group.
Binky Bianca made their debut performance in NYC.
The Poptimes Magazine 1st Anniversary in New York City showcased bands from all over the US and Canada in an unprecedented 2-night event.
Steel Polly launched their debut album
Filipino-Canadian bands Noizytoyz and Out of Luck toured New York and New Jersey.
A new Fil-Am music website based in Northern California, Fil-Ammusic.com, was launched.
Ex- Warholsoup drummer, Tim De Ramos, now based in LA, formed a new band–Carpools, taking up guitar and lead vocals.
Chicago-based group 'Bagwis' launched their debut album, ' Imulat Mo'.
Alfa Garcia released her new EP
PI lost two of its members: guitarist, Poks and drummer Jhesar
Rivermaya's Mark Escueta talked to Poptimes Magazine about the Rico Blanco situation.
Poptimes Magazine interviewed Sandwich
Barbie Almalbis, Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar and Kamikazee toured the US.
S.I.G.H. released their album 'Between Sin and Solitude'.
Bleud released their single, 'Ordinary'– for free.They also launched their music video for 'Animé Girl".
Speakout taped its final episode.
Receptor band released their EP.
Rock in the Box 2 was announced.
Pinoy Wootstock 3 was staged in Virginia.
SIGH and Titofelix make it to the Bodog Battle of the Bands
The Speaks visited NYC and talked to Poptimes Magazine via webcast.
LA-based group Stella's Notch released their debut album, played in New York City, then toured Manila.
15-year old Filipino singing wonder, Charice Pempengco, stunned Ellen Degeneres, and the American national TV audience with her incredible vocal prowess.
Teri Hatcher stunned Filipinos worldwide with a racial slur aired on Desperate Housewives. Sodapop Suicide and Then Again wrapped up their studio work to welcome the New Year with their releases. ------------ Nothing stopped Pinoy music last year. Now the promise of 2008 looms. How about You? What are your favorite 2007 memories? Post below.
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