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Aklasan Records Philippine and Filipino American hardcore, punk and Oi! distributor and DIY label based in the SF Bay Area.

Aklasan Records is a d.i.y., independently run label with the decided purpose of distributing and providing exposure to Philippine and Filipino American hardcore and punk. As a distribution, we will carry titles from all the various scenes in the Philippines. We hope to expose the global punk and hardcore audiences to the unique sounds of social dissent and righteous anger coming from our homeland

. Aklasan means “uprising” in the northern Philippine dialect of Tagalog. Aklasan Records hopes to stir up an uprising amongst our surrounding communities, so that they may be made aware of the social, economic, and political factors that cultivated the rage-filled music played by punks who struggle and exist in the Philippine Diaspora. Our label is not exclusive to bands whose membership is comprised totally of Filipinos; we also support bands with non Filipino members, but there must be a strong theme of Philippine nationalism that the band expresses whether in the music, the aesthetics, or song topics that the band chooses. Aklasan Records promotes Filipino pride, but we strongly condemn sexism, homophobia, racism, xenophobia, classism, and any other such forms of oppression. We acknowledge that nobody is perfect, but we will always be wary about lyrical content and aesthetics that perpetuate the aforementioned forms of oppression.

Aug 31st 2024 Saturday Aklasan - uprising Liit - littleLast years   was the first one outside the bay area and one of th...
12/07/2024

Aug 31st 2024 Saturday

Aklasan - uprising
Liit - little

Last years was the first one outside the bay area and one of the best ones yet! This year we could not do an event as big with as many bands but I wanted to showcase some of the Filipino fronted/majority bands that have been playing lokally and representing and that is how we have continued with organizing a smaller version of AK fest. Once again it will be at our home, Bindlestiff and it will be all ages. Pls respect the space, respect each other and support your lokal pinxy punx! Flier by Jayden of Emblem.

Last 2 shirts of the AninoKo Lumad design by Ryan Dela Cruz. Not reprinting this for a long time.
17/02/2024

Last 2 shirts of the AninoKo Lumad design by Ryan Dela Cruz. Not reprinting this for a long time.

Lumad design by Ryan Dela Cruz from AninoKo

NEW MERCH!! 3 WEEK PREORDER of "UGAT" Longsleeve shirts with blood red ink on Pinoy brown tee. Arnis side print on one s...
28/10/2023

NEW MERCH!! 3 WEEK PREORDER of "UGAT" Longsleeve shirts with blood red ink on Pinoy brown tee. Arnis side print on one sleeve and band logo on the other sleeve. UGAT reprint in different colorway. DM us for an order! Order by DMs ONLY or AninoKo drummer Von Amon or $30 + standard shipping. Not available on our upcoming shows. Accepting preorders starting tonight until Nov 5!!!

The Kapit Kamay tour : 3 balikbayan Filipino American hc and punk bands na pupunta sa Pinas: Moxiebeat , Namatay Sa Inga...
22/10/2023

The Kapit Kamay tour : 3 balikbayan Filipino American hc and punk bands na pupunta sa Pinas: Moxiebeat , Namatay Sa Ingay and RHDP.

Silakbo plays tomorrow at Stay Gold deli in Oakland!
07/10/2023

Silakbo plays tomorrow at Stay Gold deli in Oakland!

Sept 22 Namatay Sa Ingay sa NYC. Ask/DM a punk for the address.
18/09/2023

Sept 22 Namatay Sa Ingay sa NYC. Ask/DM a punk for the address.

Sept 22 AninoKo plays at 924 Gilman with Bay Area legends!!!!
16/09/2023

Sept 22 AninoKo plays at 924 Gilman with Bay Area legends!!!!

Moxiebeat, Namatay Sa Ingay and RHDP Fil Am bands live in Iligan City Nov 10!!!
15/09/2023

Moxiebeat, Namatay Sa Ingay and RHDP Fil Am bands live in Iligan City Nov 10!!!

Nov 4 2023: Filipino American Punk at Hc takeover ng Pilipinas aka ang Kapit Kamay tour ng Moxiebeat (Riverside CA) , Na...
08/09/2023

Nov 4 2023: Filipino American Punk at Hc takeover ng Pilipinas aka ang Kapit Kamay tour ng Moxiebeat (Riverside CA) , Namatay Sa Ingay (NYC) at RHDP (Virginia) sa Mandaluyong kasama ang Gallows, Realidad, The Beauty of Doubt and Aware .

Unang show sa Kapit Kamay Pilipinas Tour ng Moxiebeat, RHDP at Namatay Sa Ingay  Nov 3 sa Baliwag, Bulacan.This line up ...
01/09/2023

Unang show sa Kapit Kamay Pilipinas Tour ng Moxiebeat, RHDP at Namatay Sa Ingay Nov 3 sa Baliwag, Bulacan.

This line up is such a fu***ng banger. Killratio(Manila NeoCrust) Anti-Suck System (classic pinoy punk), Betrayed (80s TRC band), PLAY (thrashcore), No One Wins (heavy hardcore) and more!!!

AninoKo sa Stay Gold Deli sa Oakland, CA ngayon biyernes! They play first kaya agahan niyo!!!
29/08/2023

AninoKo sa Stay Gold Deli sa Oakland, CA ngayon biyernes! They play first kaya agahan niyo!!!

It’s been a couple weeks since Aklasan Fest SoCal 2023 and we are still feeling the afterglow ⚡️ Maraming salamat sa lah...
24/08/2023

It’s been a couple weeks since Aklasan Fest SoCal 2023 and we are still feeling the afterglow ⚡️ Maraming salamat sa lahat sayo!! The community came out strong from all over California and across the country. The fest couldn’t happen without the bands, vendors, volunteers, and audiences! Over 200 people came to support the first Aklasan Fest in San Diego.

Thank you Erina C Alejo for capturing the crowd 💐 Stay tuned for more photos!

We’re getting ready for the big day! Bayanihan is a pillar of the Filipino spirit. The word represents our commitment to...
12/08/2023

We’re getting ready for the big day! Bayanihan is a pillar of the Filipino spirit. The word represents our commitment to the collective, community cooperation, and mutual aid.

We’ve created a guide to support our bayanihan during the event with helpful information. We want to put people first so please connect with the event organizers and Che Café collective members if you need anything!

Take space. Make space. Look out for one another. Thank you everyone for your support so far. You are all a big part of the first ever Aklasan SoCal!

Listen to the KPBS interview with Aklasan SoCal team Jeremiah Weber and Carmela J Prudencio now: https://www.kpbs.org/po...
11/08/2023

Listen to the KPBS interview with Aklasan SoCal team Jeremiah Weber and Carmela J Prudencio now: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/the-gift-of-public-art-plus-a-look-at-the-weekend-arts-calendar

https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2023/08/10/san-diego-weekend-arts-events-aklasan-fest-new-visual-art-peter-heller-and-more

This weekend in the arts: Filipino punk music, a free park xylophone concert, Barrio Art Crawl, cyanotype art, contemporary craft meets mental health, cello music meets news addiction and more.

10/08/2023

This Saturday, August 12th is Aklasan Fest in San Diego @ the Che Cafe. Pinays, Pinoys, Pinxys, punks, hardcore kids, metalheads, skins, goths, activists, artists, and vegan Filipino food. Let’s GOOO !! 🔥🔥

TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/aklasan2023

07/08/2023
URGENT MUTUAL AID PLEASE SHARE:  tinyurl.com/mangomamaluvMango (they/them) who is a q***r Kapampangan Pilipinx internati...
02/08/2023

URGENT MUTUAL AID PLEASE SHARE: tinyurl.com/mangomamaluv

Mango (they/them) who is a q***r Kapampangan Pilipinx international multimedia transient artist, organizer, and farmer, is going through an incredibly challenging time as their mother is courageously fighting Stage 4 breast cancer and was laid off from her job - which means she has no stable income and secure insurance to continue her life affirming treatments.

We are initiating this GoFundMe campaign to rally support for Mango's Mom's cancer treatment and medicine, rent, and holistic wellness supplies, ensuring she receives the best care possible during this difficult journey as she secures a new job and restores her health. Additionally, Mango recently received news that they are at high risk for breast & ovarian cancer as well, and is currently undergoing medical tests to navigate the potentiality of this occurring. We are also fundraising for Mango’s preventative treatments and holistic wellness as they navigate this traumatic situation, including: copays for imaging and oncologist appointments, therapy, and the possibility of a mastectomy.

Our goal of $125,000 which will alleviate Mango of the financial burden and ensure their mom receives the necessary treatments, medications, and supportive care she needs during this challenging time.

We are inviting you to join the mutual aid efforts to support Mango and their mother as she continues to navigate treatments in the coming months without stable income.

Your support will bring some ease to a time of crisis: please DONATE and SHARE: tinyurl.com/mangomamaluv and direct payment methods:
PayPal: [email protected]
Cashapp: $emilybutt
Venmo: add “🥭 ”
Uber eats and door dash to support meals is helpful which can be emailed to [email protected]
If you have any holistic herbs or medicines, foods you recommend or want to send please send to: [email protected]

Interested in learning more about Aklasan Records? Grab a free copy of the latest pamphlet outlining the history, bands,...
26/07/2023

Interested in learning more about Aklasan Records? Grab a free copy of the latest pamphlet outlining the history, bands, and ethos. Available at Aklasan Fest SoCal. Featuring photos by Myron Fung and edited by Carmela & JJ!

Tickets at https://linktr.ee/aklasan2023

Next AninoKo show sa sabado na.
26/07/2023

Next AninoKo show sa sabado na.

July 15 sa LA: nag sama sama ang mga socal na bibigatin! Moxiebeat, Flattbush at Final Bombardment!!!
14/07/2023

July 15 sa LA: nag sama sama ang mga socal na bibigatin! Moxiebeat, Flattbush at Final Bombardment!!!

Silakbo goes on a 3 day tour in NorCal 7/14, 7/15, 7/16.Go see them and support your lokal pinoi punx!!!
10/07/2023

Silakbo goes on a 3 day tour in NorCal
7/14, 7/15, 7/16.
Go see them and support your lokal pinoi punx!!!

Don't miss out on the Aklasan Fest 2023 Pre-Show and Zine Launch this Saturday, July 8 at The Che Cafe!things and team h...
06/07/2023

Don't miss out on the Aklasan Fest 2023 Pre-Show and Zine Launch this Saturday, July 8 at The Che Cafe!
things and team have put together some exclusives for the event! For the first time ever, all 6 issues of Radical History Club will be available in limited stock. Also available are the Rad sticker pack #3 and a special trade edition of the first volume of Radical History Club (includes all 6 issues!).

Band performances by The Fazes, Crush 23, Shrine Maiden, P.I.S.S., and L.I.C.E.

Doors at 6:30pm. Music at 7:00pm. All Ages. $8 presale / $10 at door. Please bring a mask.

Presale tickets at https://linktr.ee/aklasan2023

Aklasan SoCal street team takes National City, one of San Diego County’s major Filipino communities. Stopping by local h...
29/06/2023

Aklasan SoCal street team takes National City, one of San Diego County’s major Filipino communities. Stopping by local historic Filipino landmarks like Kimball Park, 8th Street, and Seafood City! For generations, SD has been home to a strong Filipino American community of labor organizers, youth activists, healthcare workers, and artists. To this day, our community is infiltrating our local Jollibee and conspiring against the Marcos regime hoping to uplift the movement here and overseas. The energy of San Diego makes it a great host of Aklasan Fest's first event in SoCal.

Silakbo going on a mini tour of Northern California with the future of hardcore punk in the Bay Area. 7/14,15 and 16.
16/06/2023

Silakbo going on a mini tour of Northern California with the future of hardcore punk in the Bay Area. 7/14,15 and 16.

Aklasan Fest 2023 in San Diego, CA.
13/06/2023

Aklasan Fest 2023 in San Diego, CA.

11/06/2023

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