Toast or Roast

20/01/2022

Wrapping up Season 3 with the legendary Raymund Marasigan! Featuring music from Calle Onse and Treasures & Molotov. Listen 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E3ijs1VsCPNIth9BMQ8qy?si=9-SWLvhVTjS3jipo_KJzIA

07/01/2022

What’s behind Armi Millare’s writing process? How did she come up with the words that hit you hard whenever you play their track? Listen to our podcast episode with to learn more!

Listen for free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HczQsfXpi7g5FMMKZRa77?si=0aPfXJpBQXKkI7LXgI744Q

13/12/2021

New episode is out on Spotify! The one and only Armi Millare joins us for some good ol’ troasting. Featuring music from Joko Reantaso, Syke, MICHI UY and Pasta Wav. Click here https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HczQsfXpi7g5FMMKZRa77?si=0aPfXJpBQXKkI7LXgI744Q 🍻🌶

06/12/2021

We appreciate your support for 2020! Tell your friends, bandmates and neighbors about us as we continue learning how to makes good music great. Looking forward to a fresh start in 2021! Let's gooooo!

The standout moments of the year. Shout out to all the fans on Spotify.

30/10/2021

What’s new in Manila’s Music Scene? Better listen to our newest episode with Christian Alexander from Paradise Rising to find out!

We listened and reviewed songs from Mani Kontador, Paradise Rising, purPle, Under Eastern Sky, and Jensen Gomez!

Listen for free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aO1nI5rEIEH7h2w19rkFK?si=UB3hTAtHT5yQCCbsr5KFaQ and let us know what you think about our current music scene!

28/10/2021

We had so much fun hanging out with our loyal followers on our first live stream for Season 3! Good laughs and technical comments coming from our special guests, Choi, Haya, and Kelvin of !

You can still catch the episode on our page to watch our commentaries for the music of & .

PS. Announcing the winner of our giveaway ASAP! We’re compiling the entries and will post on our stories to announce. 🍻🌶

21/10/2021

LIVE TONIGHT AT 8PM!!!! Stay tuned to our page and join the fun (with special guests and PRIZES 😱😱😱)

See you guys! 🍻🌶

20/10/2021

It's back! Francis Brew, Kim and friends are set to toast or roast on Thursday. Come chat with us and talk about what makes good music great.

19/10/2021

We miss hanging out LIVE with you guys! So this Thursday at 8pm, set your alarms for our FIRST LIVESTREAM this season! Yes, we will be having special guests! Kim and Kiko might or might not roast each other! Will we be having give aways? You need to tune in to find out! We're inviting everyone to join the fun and see you at the comments section!

NOTE: Listen to all our episodes on Spotify to review some tidbits and fun facts that may come up as a segment for our livestream. 😏 😉

09/10/2021

When was the last time that you ignited that fire for your passion in music? This episode with Ben and Ben made us feel things and if you’re looking for that drive to work on your craft, then you definitely need to listen to the full episode for free on Spotify!

We reviewed the music of Fools to Sages, Mijon, with a mystery track from Francis’ Playground. talked about their living situation (the whole band in one house??), their songwriting process, and their collaborations!

Episode is out now exclusively on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56EFAsYXhXN4HA3RrJbRcm?si=_0iOd8TKTqitxhNW0rzMUA&dl_branch=1

Toast or Roast is powered by Globe Studios, mixed and mastered by Kerplunk Studios.

28/09/2021

Reese Lansangan may not be the best in doing things that require body coordination (aka dancing) but when it comes to being creative? The limit does
not exist!

Episode is up on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wyTL4cVzi3UZCryExCZ2h?si=61fce97ea3924648

Listen to our episode with to hear more of her insights on music and arts only here at Toast or Roast with Francis Brew and Kim.

22/09/2021

🔊 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔊

We definitely had our time well spent with our guest Toaster and Roaster, Reese Lansangan! Our NASA approved guest commentator shared her insights on dancing, art, storytelling, and songwriting which led us to this question, "Is there something that Reese can't do?!" Listen to the episode to find out!

Our featured tracks are from Dhruva Tara, Field Day, The Differential, and some brand new songs from Reese Lansangan's latest album, "Time Well Spent".

Go on, keep us playing in the background and discover fresh music with us: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wyTL4cVzi3UZCryExCZ2h?si=61fce97ea3924648

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22/09/2021

If you find yourself in a rut, listen to what has to say on finding that inspiration to continue working on your craft. What's your drive to work on yours? 🤔

Listen to the full episode on Spotify for free: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQiiInT3PqHz11rREGNsZ?si=e5bf30c68b43401d

21/09/2021

S01E03 Toast or Roast with Robert Seña Counter:
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Listen to our S03E03 on Spotify for free: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GSL5O5xJLmdAH4lPRWwh0?si=ed0136fc744c4d0d

Silent Stereo -
The brainchild of drummer, guitarist, and songwriter — Peachy Policarpio. With no formal lessons, she played by ear while watching her favorite music videos on TV. Not being used to the limelight, performing as a solo artist this pandemic was a huge leap for Peachy. She is also one of the newest members of Laya Manila, a performing arts collective.

Suddenly Monday -
A band based in Metro Manila, Philippines. Originally started and finished some of the songs since 2013 from their late band “The Radiohappy”. Stories of the peakks and valleys of one’s life created Suddenly Monday. With their various, unique sound and music, the band communicates with their dynamic songs that promptly turns into a very passionate, emotional, and melancholic sound that’s very relatable with every individual alike that goes through the ups and downs of life.

Masterslave -
A band name derived from the tech term master/slave, which is a model of communication where one device acts with primary control over other devices. Arlo Misa and Pep Deloroso started their musical collaboration during the early pandemic lockdown in the Phillippines. Armed with electronic rock as their genre, the duo infuses influences from electronica, blues, rock, and metal into their music.

16/09/2021

🍻New Episode Alert! 🌶

We are joined by Josh Villena of Autotelic as we listened, reviewed, and dissected the music of Nuna Esguerra, Paula Alcasid, and some mystery tracks! Josh shared his music writing process and what his parents tell him whenever he makes them listen to his songs. Our friendly neighborhood Tito Francis also sends his regards to Josh’ parents. 👋🏻

Listen to S03E05 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VQiiInT3PqHz11rREGNsZ?si=ilhFM8inS0KfKl_vm3RbXg&dl_branch=1

Toast or Roast is powered by Globe Studios and is now available exclusively on Spotify. Huge thanks to Kerplunk Studios for mixing and mastering our audio! 👌🏼🎙

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16/09/2021

S01E02 Toast or Roast Counter:
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Listen to our S03E02 on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DJNs4T4g2Yizg0GRm923i?si=f0001e174c7241cf

Blind Stereo Moon -
As 90s kids who formed the band in the late 2000s, Blind Stereo Moon’s music was shaped by 90s indie-pop combined with the alternative sound of the early 2000s.

3rd of May -
They all met on the 3rd of May, hence the name. Their music is purely homegrown and still experimenting with the right genre. Their sound and lyrics hit the spot for those who are always stricken by the love bug and still knows how to groove.

NOLI -
Noli Austria is a singer/songwriter from Laguna writing original songs and doing cover songs performing in various events in and out of Laguna

14/09/2021

Are you having fun creating music? Listen to what Kai Honasan has to say about an important thing that she learned from her husband who's also in a band!

Listen to our full episode for free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VfLVerQEaeOukSyPfJUFT?si=a49a0fec4bef4294

Discover fresh music only here on your favorite weekly local music review show, Toast or Roast!

11/09/2021

S01E01 Toast or Roast Counter:
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Listen to our S03E01 on Spotify:
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CHARLIE SMITH: Charlie Smith
He sings and plays guitar. He’s here to share a few bits of info he learns along his journey.

PLASTIC BUTTER: Plastic Butter
One of the award-winning local indie scene pioneers of the South in the early 2000's, recognized for their outstanding efforts in introducing electronic music in Mindanao - bagging Best Pop and Rock Artist of the Year for two consecutive years in the Muzika Del Sur Music Awards.

BEGGAR’S MOON: Beggars Moon
Pinoy old skool rock band of Zambales! 2017 Red Horse Pambansang Muziklaban Semi-Finalist.

08/09/2021

🔊 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔊

We are joined by a very special guest, singer-songwriter and Kim's co-ARMY , Kai Honasan! Kai gave us her honest opinion after listening to the first single that she released. Was it a Toast or a Roast for her? Listen to find out!

We’ve curated this episode with demos from Gtwo, Waiting On Mercy, and Carmen. Are you loving this Music+Talk format on Spotify? We’re here to bring good radio experience every episode so make sure you follow us on Spotify.

Click the link to listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VfLVerQEaeOukSyPfJUFT?si=04b4cfd5654d43bd

07/09/2021

How do you find your sound and be different from everyone else? Roberto Seña of She's Only Sixteen told us about how they wanted to sound like when they were just starting.

Who were your music inspirations when you were starting to create your own music? Tell us in the comment section!

Listen to the episode on Spotify Music+Talk now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GSL5O5xJLmdAH4lPRWwh0?si=1a29c4eb38774db1

01/09/2021

Season 3 Episode 3 is now out with our special guest, Roberto Seña, frontman of She's Only Sixteen! As a songwriter and producer, Seña gave us a couple of technical and on point insights on Silent Stereo and Suddenly Monday's tracks. We also reviewed some mystery tracks and introduced a NEW SEGMENT that you should definitely listen to. (ASMR? Listen to find out!)

Head over to Spotify and listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GSL5O5xJLmdAH4lPRWwh0?si=z4oMX6B5S5WmNe7VIVoxGQ&dl_branch=1

Toast or Roast is made possible by Globe Studios and mixed and mastered by the awesome team from Kerplunk Studios.

30/08/2021

What’s the technique to sound flirty when you record your songs? Find out from ! Make sure that you’re taking down important notes from the commentaries as well. We try to be as constructive as we can 🍻🌶

Episode 2 of our 3rd season is available on Spotify! Please follow our Spotify channel to be alerted on our new episode uploads. 🙌🏻

26/08/2021

🍻New Episode Alert! 🌶

We are joined by Leanne and Naara as we listened to the submissions of Blind Stereo Moon, 3rd of May, and mystery tracks! Kim asked Leanne & Naara what their songwriting process is like as a duo while Kiko just found out that he’s been living in a lie for 5 years and it’s Leanne’s fault. Listen to the episode now to find out more.

Click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DJNs4T4g2Yizg0GRm923i?si=wtsb2r3eRnClI9ppD3ACyQ&dl_branch=1

Toast or Roast is powered by Globe Studios and is now available exclusively on Spotify. Huge thanks to Kerplunk Studios for mixing and mastering our audio! 👌🏼🎙

We want to know your thoughts on this episode! Tag us in your posts .

25/08/2021

as you continue to improve your craft and work on it Every. Single. Day! Get the full context of message to all aspiring musicians who want to submit their demos to record labels when you listen to our Season 3 Episode 1 exclusively on Spotify!

Are you ready for our next episode? Subscribe & Listen to Toast or Roast on Spotify now! You can also get a chance to be a part of our live studio recording as an audience (remotely of course!) Just click the link in our bio! 😉✌🏻

23/08/2021

Sup guys! How are you liking the new Spotify Music + Talk format and the new segments?? Let us know your honest thoughts so we can make the show better for you! 🍻 - Kim

22/08/2021

Have you listened to our Season 3 Episode 1 yet? If you haven't, then you're missing out on an eargasmic experience in hearing and ‘s voices mixed and mastered to perfection by the one and only ! You'll definitely hear the nice and spicy tones whenever they Toast or Roast some demos!

Special announcement to our followers, YOU CAN BE PART OF OUR LIVE CHAT AUDIENCE! Head over to flow.page/toastroastpodcast and submit an entry to be one of the chosen few who could join our live recording session and let your voices (well, chats) be heard! Submit your entries now!

18/08/2021

Season 3, Episode 1 is now available on Spotify! Head over to our Spotify Channel now and experience the new format of Toast or Roast with MUSIC + TALK! We’ll be featuring tracks from Charlie Smith, Plastic Butter, and Jensen Gomez’ single, “I’m Scared”. Don’t miss out on some mystery track and make sure you have a drink to toast with or your chosen poison of icky liquid to Roast a track with us.

Listen NOW: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58EEJ11TVlauuh0mro1TNL?si=_PltBMvbS9-AvTzf8ldSYQ&dl_branch=1

Thanks to Globe Studios and Kerplunk for making Season 3 possible. Let us know your thoughts on the new format by leaving a comment down below!

17/08/2021

21st episode available tomorrow to kick off our 3rd Season for Toast or Roast! We’ve told you that this is a new format and we want YOU to be the first ones to experience it! We’ll be featuring tracks from demo submissions, some mystery ones, and a special track from our guest this season! Any guesses who it might be?

Don’t forget to follow our Spotify channel. Just click the link in our bio!

17/08/2021

It’s a new format that you can bring anytime, anywhere! Toast or Roast is now exclusively available on Spotify. Powered by Globe Studios! You can listen for free whether you’re on your computer, phone, or in your car! Take us anywhere you go. Listen to us anytime of the day. Curious on how you’ll HEAR us Toasting or Roasting? Make sure you catch our first episode tomorrow!

16/08/2021

We’ve made it easier for you (and ourselves!) to submit your demos so we can make sure it doesn’t get piled up in our inbox. Submit your demos via flow.page/toastroastpodcast or click the link in our bio! It’ll just take you 3 to 5 minutes. Go ahead, shoot your shot. Let’s find out if you’ll get a Toast 🍻 or a Roast 🌶️.

15/08/2021

Let’s take a quick poll! We want to know how much of our community is using a Free Spotify Membership or the Premium Spotify Membership subscription.

Did you know that you could get a 1 month free trial of Spotify Premium membership? With over 50 million songs and 700,000 podcast titles in its library, we think it’s worth it. 🤔 If you haven’t yet, download the Spotify app now on mobile and desktop and prepare for Season 3 of Toast or Roast!

07/08/2021

It’s happening and it’s worth the wait. 😏
Get ready for a new season with and and a roster of special guests for Toast or Roast Season 3. We want to hear from you! Tell us what you’re expecting for this new season. 🙏🏻

30/06/2021

How are you all doing? We miss you too! We’ll see you very, very soon.

In the meantime, you can follow on IG 🍻

09/03/2021

Come a little closer, flicker in flight with Yael Yuzon of Sponge Cola ! It's another episode of 🍻 or🌶 featuring the music of MiGO and Audiovault ! Excited to know who would be featured for our encore track? Set the alarm for Thursday, 8pm. Tell your friends. 😉

02/03/2021

Your Thursday night’s about to get crazy with our ultimate hunk guest, Rodolfo Sabayton Jr. joining us to 🍻 or 🌶 some tracks from TRISEM and Ship Goes Green! Our followers get to vote which band should be featured for our encore track so hit the poll and see who made the cut! 😉 Join the discussion this Thursday at 8pm and watch the livestream here on our page.

01/03/2021

Did you miss out on Basti Artadi’s flaming hot words last Thursday? Fret not as you may listen to the full episode on Spotify! (Listen here: https://spoti.fi/3kzrFGN ) Tracks from our featured bands Nicholay and Four Sikatuna are also included. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel. 😉

Full episodes will only be available via Spotify after the livestream.

24/02/2021

Joining us to 🍻 OR 🌶 on Thursday at 8pm is Basti Artadi of Wolfgang! Featuring tracks from Nicholay, Four Sikatuna, our weekly mystery tracks and a special encore. Watch us live here on Facebook and catch the full episode recording on Spotify.

23/02/2021

Last week’s spicy episode (with actual chili involved) got us pumped for this week’s featured music from Nicholay and Four Sikatuna! Joining us to 🍻 OR 🌶 this coming Thursday at 8pm is Basti Artadi of Wolfgang: Philippines Watch us live here on Facebook and catch the full episode recording on Spotify.