KINGS OF THE NIGHT PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Kings of the Night
KINGS OF THE NIGHT is a podcast to build bridges between Dance Music and the Philippines. Hosted by 2 Dutch Pinoys from Amsterdam, Xerxes Bakker (award-winning producer/songwriter with over 150 million streams), and Lawrence Apaga (international Top DJ signed at Warner Philippines). Everyone who has any kind of connection with the Philippines and Music is invited to join the conversation. KINGS OF THE NIGHT love those who speak their mind freely!
21-year-old Davao-based Filipino artist and songwriter Paul Pablo faces issues of love, identity, and social tension. We talked about his distinguished sound of Pop that coalesces electro-pop, indie, disco, synth-pop, and R&B to being a fearless LGBTQ advocate. This rising superstar speaks highly of his heroes and how he wants to impact the Filipino music industry. All with the help of his record label, Warner Music Philippines.
And another Alex ‘’WIFI’’ Lim shout out? I think we see a pattern here.
Cheers: Paul Pablo
Welcoming the crazy talented Noah Alejandre and Reanne Julia Borela from “reon” to this Kings of the night episode. From being crowned the Grand Champions during the Philpop 2020 Songwriting Competition to signing a major record label deal with Warner Music Philippines. How did they start and where do they see themselves in a few years. But this episode was all about fun, laughs & music. Btw, why did Noah slide in Reanne’s DM?
Cheers: Reon
Daniel Skulnick, Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, has now been living and playing in the Philippines for 13 years now. Being a resident DJ at Aqua Beach Club in Angeles City to working on his first song release, all in this episode. Daniel talks about staying busy as a DJ and businessman during the pandemic and his love for sports. And is it a coincidence that the Toronto Raptors started winning when Daniel left them?
Cheers: Daniel Skulnick:
Relden Campanilla is a singer-songwriter from Cebu, Philippines. She has written songs for Billy Crawford, Claudia Barretto, Alexa Ilacad and other local artists. Relden began singing and songwriting in 2018 right after her college graduation. What's up with Route 83? And is Relden more a songwriter or an artist? She’s definitely doing both on a song/collab with Lawrence and Xerxes. If you wanna know about being a songwriter in the Philippines, dogs and Filipino internet. This is the episode for you.
Cheers: Relden Campanilla
Kelley Mangahas has been in and around the music space for over 20 years. A founding member of two award winning rock bands: Kjwan and Dicta License. From handling music camps, to festivals and media companies, Music is engrained in Kelley’s DNA. He’s talking about the love for music and bass guitar. And how he’s trying to lift up the Filipino Music Industry, by currently being the Head A&R of Warner Music Philippines.
All in this super fun and chill episode of Kings Of The Night Podcast.
Cheers: Kelley Mangahas
Maruja Retana aka Maru. A long time friend of Kings of the night Podcast but above all an amazing singer/songwriter and vocal coach. We’re chatting about her career in the dance music scene and running ‘The Vocal Psychology Program’. She has a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology but also is the singer of Lawrence Apaga’s song ‘’Seven’’.
Teatime is getting a little bit out of hand, GIFS? and what’s this so called ‘’The never released super EP’’ they’re talking about?
Cheers: Maruja Retana
DJ Young, signed under Warner Music Philippines. He has placed himself to a position where he used to dream ever since he was a kid. Hailing all the way from Iloilo City, Philippines
This first meet between Kings of the Night Podcast and DJ Young was one with lots of drinks and laughs. The talented DJ, producer & singer speaks on his past, how did he get here? but also about his ambitious moves, where he sees himself in a few years. And did Nelson just get his first Seven dilemma’s point?
Cheers: DJ Young
A world class singer, topnotch songwriter, fanatic karaoke queen but above all a superwoman. Karen Harding is a UK-based platinum selling artist with Filipino roots. How much more Philippines can it get when we’re talking about accents, Filipino mom’s, chicken adobo and even karaoke. What’s Karen’s favourite karaoke song and she got what in the Philippines?
This episode is filled with lots of fun and music.
Cheers: Karen Harding
She is one of the biggest and best female DJs in the Philippines and a true teatime buddy. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines and emerging as one of the first female DJs in the Philippines - Kat DJ has made a name for herself through her sound and style.
How did she become a DJ and future producing plans. We’re talking about Kat’s most ridiculous gig ever and reminiscing November 2018?
Cheers: Kat DJ
Ace Ramos, living up to his viral hashtag #bestinthebusiness. Ranked #4 AsiaEDM top DJ and crowned as the Club DJ of the year a few years ago.
This pioneer in the Philippines, is no amateur when it comes to teatime. Ace Ramos vs Nelson Dior, who do you got?
The infamous balloon story, Avicci impressing him the most, and a new love: Cycling. All in this week's episode of Kings of the Night Podcast
Cheers: Ace Ramos
New nickname alert: Darunka ! Dara Carmina, A DJ/Remixer from Manila, Philippines, took teatime to a whole nother level. We touched base on her producing skills and headlining big national and international festivals/shows. But back to teamtime. We’re calling this episode Kings of the Alcohol. There were tough dilemma’s like ‘Dara vs Zkittlez’ but first and foremost great laughs, stories and we even tried to speak a little bit of Tagalog and Dutch.
Cheers: Dara Carmina
Warner Music Philippines A&R Alex Lim. The founder of Beatthis and creator of the GLOPM movement. Just a few things this ambitious music admirer and loving dad got going on. We’re talking about his mission of getting Filipino musicians around the globe, a top tier spot in the music industry. Filled with great stories and lots of laughs, we also reviewed the ever growing Filipino music business and the role dance music has in it. Another hard Seven dilemma’s because, come on! DC or Marvel?
Cheers: Alex Lim
These pandemic times are hard on everyone. With DJ Luane, born in Brazil, we discussed the effects that Covid-19 has on the DJ industry. After traveling the world as a model she became a touring DJ with gigs all over the world.
Why did she choose the Philippines as a home? Currently living in London and Feijoada over Chicken Adobo?
Cheers: DJ Luane
This episode is one for the books. Ever wondered how all these super hit songs sound so perfect in your ear. Rich Morales is a Brooklyn bred, NYC-based Mastering Engineer, record producer & entrepreneur. Mastering records for artist's such as:
Sia, Sky Ferreira, Christina Perri, Linkin Park, The Killers, Cheat Codes, and many more. We talked about Super Fine Audio, SFA Record Label, and Daytona Starsky.
Get your dose of great stories, music tips, and laughs in this chapter of Kings of the Night.
Cheers: Rich Morales
In this debut episode of Kings of the Night Podcast we're talking with the lovely Katsy Lee.
A Manila based female DJ, champion of the Pioneer Philippines Digital DJ Battle and music producer. Katsy Lee released music internationally and performed world-wide at the biggest events/festivals. In this episode, friends are catching up, sharing an online drink and discuss topics such as the dance scene in the Philippines, performing at gigs outside of your style and many more.
Cheers: Katsy Lee