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Bleud to release new single for free

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-10-05T14:39:24-04:00

MARK your calendars. On October 14, 2007, at midnight, one of the most prominent Filipino-American bands on the East coast, Bleud, will be giving away their latest single on their website, http://www.bleud.net.  Two years and change since the release of their debut album, ‘Musings of a Caffeine Addict’, the Jersey City based Fil-Am rock band, Bleud, consisting of Ted Reyes, Jerwin Glorioso, Arnold Derama, Jason Estrada and Brian Joseph Miguel, return to the ever growing Fil-Am music scene with the release of their latest single, ‘Ordinary.’
“We’re happy and excited about the single release” says Ted, Bleud’s guitarist. “It’s our way of saying thanks to all our friends and supporters who have stuck with us all these years. We’re intending to release two more free singles before the album launch.”

‘Ordinary’ will be Bleud’s latest release since December 2006 when they took part in the Soulworks Records ‘Rocky Yuletide 2’ holiday compilation album with the single, ‘This Christmas.’

“Yeah, it’s been a while hasn’t it? But it’s not to say that we haven’t been doing anything", adds Ted. "There have been a lot of changes with the band from switching the instruments around, to bringing Jason on board and also with the sound of the band."

The release also marks only the second single with the newest member, Jason Estrada, on drums.

“Being new to the recording process and to the band, in general, at the time of ‘Rocky Yuletide’ was a little overwhelming” says Jay. “Now with ‘Ordinary,’ I knew what to expect and I guess that put more pressure to get it down right",

The new lineup has given the band a heavier sound and has also made their performances more dynamic and exciting.

“Yeah, it’s great” says Bleud front man Brian Joseph, “I get to feel the music more, if that makes any sense. I think it gives us even more stage presence.”

“The song (Ordinary) is definitely different from what you’ve known us to be. It is the first song that Ted and I wrote together and developed along with Jerwin and Arnold. It is the heaviest we’ve done so far. The first album was an entire learning process for all of us. Not only were we starting to learn about the type of music that each of us liked, we were also still getting to know each other personally, and the first album is definitely a reflection of that. ‘Musings’ is a collection of songs that Ted and I wrote individually; songs that meant one thing to the writer, but something different to the rest of the band”, Brian added.

However, with Bleud’s new sound and heavier approach, all signs point to them permanently moving away from the pop-rock songs found on the first album. Tracks such as Anime Girl, Babolgam Music and Bye Bye Na seem like songs of a distant past. Or are they?

“Oh definitely not” says Ted. We still enjoy playing songs from our debut album because it helped us get to where we are today. Most of our supporters really enjoy those songs whenever we play. We may give the old songs a whirl and re-arrange them a bit, but still, those are Bleud songs and they aren’t going anywhere.”

Rumors are spreading that Bleud stopped writing Tagalog songs in an attempt to please local NY/NJ clubs and labels.

“Again, definitely not” says Ted. “We know how important Tagalog songs are, not only to our followers but to us as well. In fact, we will be releasing three Tagalog songs before the album is launched. ‘Tayo Na Sa Ulan,’ ‘Hatinggabi,’ and a new version of ‘Turon.’

It is important for bands like Bleud to release new songs and albums to continue to inject more life into the blossoming Fil-Am music scene. And with the New Year fast approaching, the scene is expecting more music from Fil-Am artists that would help catapult the scene to even more unprecedented heights.

‘Ordinary’ will be available for free download at midnight on October 14th, exclusively on their website, http://www.bleud.net. It will be released under Soulworks Records.

Bleud Gigs

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-08-02T10:03:24-04:00

August 5 - 1st World's Fair - Atlas Park, Glendale, NY
August 18 - Vittum Theater, Chicago
September 1 - Poptimes Anniversary Show, The Delancey, NYC
September 15 - Bag of Tricks Dos , Middletown, NJ

Bleud live on ABS-CBN: SPEAK OUT!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-06-26T17:22:03-04:00

Taped last February, the band made it's national TV debut via TFC!

The Animé Girl Video

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-03-08T23:06:43-05:00

Animé Girl Premiere

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-02-14T21:35:56-05:00

BLEUD on TV

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-02-11T18:28:44-05:00

Bleud on ABS-CBN/TFC

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-02-06T09:22:00-05:00

Photo by Sheryl Garcia

The band, on their recent trip to San Francisco, taped an episode of the ABS-CBN/TFC program SPEAK OUT.
Airing date is scheduled for Sunday, February 25, 2007, 6:30 PM (EST) on TFC. More details to come.

Bleud's February gig schedule

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-01-29T19:19:36-05:00

February 3, 2007 - Beale Street Bar, San Francisco, CA
133 Beale Street, San Francisco, California

February 10, 2007 - The Rebel, New York City (With Barbie Almalbis)
251 West 30th Street, New York, New York

February 13, 2007 - The Laugh Lounge, New York City
151 Essex Street, New York, New York

February 23, 2007 - Five Points, New York City
30 Mott Street, New York, New York

Bleud's New Video Coming Very Soon

Bleuds@mac.com — 2007-01-19T10:42:09-05:00

Photos by Sheryl Garcia and Phil Gonzales

The Music Video for the Bleud single 'Animé Girl' will premiere very soon.
The video, directed by Sheryl Garcia with additional direction by Rich 'Jonze' Saguirre and camera work by Glenn Maningas is probably the last image of the band as a 4-piece band - the band is, as you all know, joined by a great drummer, Jay Estrada.
We'll keep you posted

Bleud Holiday song is now available for free

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-12-16T01:53:22-05:00

Download the Free Fil Am Holiday compilation, which includes the band's official entry - 'This Christmas'.
Download now at www.soulworksrecords.com

Meet the new Bleud

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-11-26T17:07:32-05:00

The band is stronger than ever as they have a new drummer in the name of Jason Estrada.
The new 5-piece lineup is now working on their second album that might be released in Spring of 2007.

(Photo by Sheryl Garcia)

The band is now officially composed of:

Brian Joseph Miguel - Vocals/Piano
Ted Reyes - Guitars/Vocals
Jerwin Glorioso - Bass/Vocals
Arnold Derama - Guitar
Jason Estrada - Drums

Stay tuned for more news.

Sumipalooza tomorrow!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-10-26T19:02:59-04:00

Bleud returns to Teabag!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-10-10T20:39:48-04:00

Bleud makes 2nd trip to iTunes!!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-09-25T02:17:30-04:00

Soulworks Records makes yet another milestone, as
its second release makes it to the billion selling
digital music store - iTunes!
You can now buy the whole album for $9.99 or $0.99
per song!

You can even stream it for 30 seconds!!
Featuring the best of east coast Fil-Am music!!!

1. Salutations – Titofelix
2. When We Are Cats – The Moonbugs
3. Every Other Day – Bleud
4. Eh Ano Ngayon (So What Now) – The Kuwagos
5. Meaningless Conversations – Alfa Garcia
6. Sana Naman (Hopefully) – Sodapop Suicide
7. High – The Speaks
8. Wordpad – Rubberband
9. Said Unheard – Jay Legaspi
10. Hele (Lullabye) – Bagwis
11. I’m Sorry – Blue Mellon Pop
12. As I Am – Grim Bottle
13. Place - The 3rd Element
14. Ala-ala (Memory) - The Happy Analogues

Download iTunes now and support Fil-Am rock!

Also available in the following online digital
music retailers:

OD2
Sony Connect
Rhapsody
MusicNow
GreatIndieMusic
Flip
MP3tunes

Brought to you by Soulworks Records

Click here to launch iTunes

Bleud Play dates

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-09-08T12:55:04-04:00

Bleud at the Cutting Room

Oct 4, 2006 8:00P
TEABAG POETS LOUNGE
Chinatown, NYC

Oct 7, 2006 8:00P
BOTTLEFEST
Delancy, Brooklyn, NY

Oct 13 2006 8:00P
TEABAG VARIETY SHOW
Chinatown, NYC

Oct 14 2006 8:00P
ROCK IN THE BOX! at Frazier's on the Avenue
Baltimore, MD

Oct 22 2006 5:00P
Philippine Music Fest at the STONE PONY
Asbury Park, NJ

Oct 27 2006 8:00P
SUMISIBOL MUSIC FEST
Jersey City, NJ

Nov 3 2006 8:00P
With Kitchie Nadal
Tinton Falls, NJ

Nov 4 2006 8:00P
K.I. Club
Falls Church, Virginia

Nov 11 2006 8:00P
LEYTE BENEFIT CD CONCERT
Los Angeles, CA

You Tube Videos

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-08-29T00:40:38-04:00

New You Tube Video page.
Bleud's dearest friends and followers have been archiving the band's most memorable performances and uploads them at www.youtube.com. Now the band's site has a special page where site visitors could enjoy these clips. Continue uploading your Bleud clips at You Tube and it will find its way into this site. Thanks.

You can click the You Tube Videos on the side bar to view all clips.

A rare Bleud performance by Brijo and Ted at Radio Pinoy with Jason Baquilod.
Summer 2005. Video by Central Pop Images.

Every Other Day

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-08-15T18:31:14-04:00

It is still Rock in the box fever after a monumental launch last Saturday at the Cutting Room in NYC.
Bleud's official entry to the Rock in the Box album, Every Other Day, can be heard at the band's myspace account. Enjoy.
The band is now back in the studio rehearsing and recording songs for the next record slated for a early 2007 release.
You can now buy the Rock in the Box album online. All major credit cards accepted.

Bag of Tricks on August 11

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-08-06T12:43:22-04:00

Bleud at the Knitting factory!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-07-30T20:57:54-04:00

New Gigs

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-07-10T00:21:15-04:00

July 27 - Jé Bon Lounge with Aikostar
July 29 - Columbia University
August 5 - The Knitting Factory
August 11 - Bistro San Miguel, Middletown, NJ with Trickbag, The kuwagos, the Happy Analogues
August 12 - Rock in the Box album launch - The Cutting Room, NYC.

CBGBs Lounge This Sunday!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-06-27T19:50:50-04:00

Thank You

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-06-27T00:12:32-04:00

To all our friends who participated in the making of the new Bleud video - Animé Girl, our deepest gratitude.
Thanks for making it a memorable night of fun camaraderie. We love you all.

The ABS-CBN Balitang America Feature

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-06-04T22:38:38-04:00

To those who missed the broadcast, we have uploaded the whole segment for all of you to see.
Thanks and keep supporting Fil-Am Music.

Click Here to watch

Bleud live at Bistro San Miguel

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-06-02T09:45:04-04:00

Saturday, June 3, 2006
8PM
with The Kuwagos and Moxie
Tickets at the gate.

Bleud at ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-06-01T00:36:39-04:00

ABS-CBN's TFC program "Balitang America" interviewed the band last night at the Teabag NYC Show for a feature on the TFC program. It is supposedly for this coming Sunday's show (June 4) at 9PM.
So, for those who has TFC, please watch the segment.
Long Live Fil-Am Music!

Bleud shows

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-26T08:56:16-04:00

May 31 2006 8:00PM
Teabag Poets Lounge @ Silk Road Place Chinatown, NY
With Alfa and Binky

Jun 3 2006 8:00PM
Bistro San Miguel Middletown, NJ
With The Kuwagos and Moxie

Jun 8 2006 8:00PM
Je'Bon Lounge New York City

Jun 10 2006 6:00PM
Philippine Independence Day Rockfest 2006 Falls Church, VA

Jun 11 2006 3:00PM
Philippine Independence Show - Maryland Baltimore, MD

Jun 21 2006 8:00PM
Teabag Poets Lounge @ Silk Road Place Chinatown, NY

June 25, 2006 - 6PM
Animé Girl Video Shoot at Dampa (Everyones invited to be a part)

SUPPORT Fil-Am ROCK!

The Band at The Manila Times

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-10T23:06:12-04:00

The Philippines' oldest broadsheet has jumped into Bleud-mode as it covered the band's iTunes milestone!

Click the logo to read!

Bleud Schedule

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-09T22:06:01-04:00

May 21: Animé Girl Video Shoot
May 31: Teabag NYC show
June 3: Middletown , NJ
June 11: Independence Day Show - Maryland
June 21: Teabag NYC show

Middletown-Love

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-09T08:27:08-04:00

The band at Bistro San Miguel. (Photo by Sheryl Garcia)

LAST month, the band went to Middletown, NJ to audition for an upcoming music festival.
The band got to meet new friends in the area - thanks to Will, Dodo, the bistro people, Lyn, John, Trickbag and the Pinoy Rock fans who waited for us and expressed their love and support for Bleud.

Here are some photos as covered by Fil-Am Rock Shutter-bug - Sheryl Garcia - CLICK HERE

...and they return to the Teabag

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-08T22:38:18-04:00

The band's favorite Chinatown gig spot welcomes them back with a special acoustic gig!
With Binky and Alfa!
May, 31 2006 at Teabag Poets Lounge @ Silk Road Place
30 Mott Street, Chinatown, NY
Cost: $1 + $5 drink minimum

And they go global...

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-04T23:42:07-04:00

The iTunes Music Store has brought the band's music to 21 countries: US, UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Japan, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Canada, Belgium, Austria and Australia.

Not to mention that the band's debut album is also available at Yahoo Music!

Bleud featured at ABS-CBN interactive!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-04T21:24:05-04:00

click the logo to read article.

The Philippines is catching up with the band, as the country's largest broadcast network runs an article about them.

Recording and other news

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-05-02T17:21:51-04:00

(Photo by Sheryl A. Garcia)

The band is currently recording new songs, including a sinister Ted Reyes song about a certain 'girl'. One song is for a coming compilation, and the rest are for the next Bleud album due by year's end.
The band will be posting new demos of these songs next week.
Bleud will appreciate you comments as to which songs should make it to the next record.

Plus: It was reported that Ted is currently suffering from severe allergies.... Arnold and Meril will be christianizing their baby Bleud - Matthew.... And that Arnold has a new axe ..... Brian is sidelining as a drummer..... and Jerwin just bought a boat - with his fellow boatmen and they are sailing regularly.

Bleud @ LA's Weekend Balita

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-26T22:48:25-04:00

Yet another press coverage from LA's leading Pinoy publication!

Bleud at Titik Pilipino

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-26T20:38:21-04:00

The largest Filipino songs online resource site, Titik Pilipino has included Bleud on its news page.
The band's latest breakthrough in Apple's iTunes made such profound effect that even music industry insiders in Manila are taking notice. Click the Titik Pilipino logo to view the news article.

Titik Pilipino is also the premiere website where major Philippine record companies break new artists and post their latest press releases.

Bleud song at Imaginasian Radio top 40

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-25T23:04:52-04:00

The hottest Asian-American Radio in San Francisco and New York - ImaginAsian Radio, has placed the band's first single 'Hello My Friends, Hello' on their top 40 countdown . You can further support the band by requesting for the single The request line is:

1-877-IMAGETV extension 2002

BLEUD SCORES A FIRST

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-22T01:22:50-04:00

Group becomes the first Fil-Am indie rock band to be
marketed at Apple’s iTunes Music Store

BLEUD FOR $0.99. Arnold, Jerwin, Brian and Ted land at the world's
most popular digital music store - Apple's iTunes Music Store.
(Photo by Sheryl A. Garcia)

NEW YORK – The biggest and most popular digital music store in the world, with over1 billion songs sold – Apple’s iTunes Music Store, added a new album in their vast inventory last Tuesday, April 17: ‘Musings of a Caffeine Addict’ by the band BLEUD.
It appears to be just routine work for the people at Apple to add a new album into their catalogue, but for the Filipino community, the news has sent shockwaves across the nation – Bleud is an independent Filipino Rock band, and in being so, becomes the first to achieve the feat.

Bleud is NOT the only Filipino-American band, at the famed music store. Moonpools and Caterpillars, a California-based band is also selling their debut album recorded in 1995 called ‘Lucky Dumpling’. The difference between the two Fil-Am releases is that a major American label, Eastwest/Electra Records, released ‘Lucky Dumpling’. Bleud’s debut, on the other hand, is as indie as it can get. It was recorded with a very small budget and promoted guerrilla-style. ‘ We play everywhere just to let the word out and sell our music, from church gigs with nuns and priests to NYC’s Cutting Room, CBGB’s lounge, the Teabag, and Rutgers U in Newark. It is indie-rock at its most basic’, says Ted Reyes, the band’s bassist, vocalist and producer of the debut album.

The iTunes Store, the acclaimed pioneer of digital Music retail online, reserves the right to select new releases from major record companies and small, independent record companies. Therefore, it is no guarantee that any new releases will automatically be sold at the music retail giant. Bleud’s label, Soulworks Records is one of those small, but hardworking, labels.

The road to iTunes

Bleud burst into prominence in late 2004 in the New York-New Jersey Fil-Am Rock scene. Their debut album, the one being sold at the Itunes Music Store, spewed two hit singles in the local scene, as well as the music scene in the Philippines: ‘Hello my Friends, Hello’, which became part of Alpha Music Philippines 2005 Rock Compilation ‘Silver Shiny Jeepney’, and ‘Bye Bye Na’.
The band recently released a 2-sided single from the album: ‘Field Trip’, a Filipino Song, and ‘Animé Girl’, and English number. Both of which, are being offered as free downloads in the band’s website: www.bleud.net.

The band’s relentless assault on college gigs and clubs in New York and Jersey has created enough buzz to generate a steady following. Their songs are currently being rotated heavily around Asian-American radio stations and campus stations around the area.

In being featured at iTunes, the band is as surprised as anyone.
‘It is amazing to see and preview Filipino-made songs, English or Tagalog in iTunes Music Store. It just brings a rush of Pinoy pride to anyone who sees it. Imagine a Tagalog indie-rock song at iTunes! Unbelievable’, adds Bleud lead guitarist Arnold. Derama. More than Pinoy pride, Bleud’s remarkable achievement is a ray of hope for small bands and record labels alike. They are the living examples of ‘anything is possible’.

The Jersey-City based quartet is composed of Ted Reyes, Arnold Derama , Brian Joseph Miguel on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Jerwin Glorioso on drums.
The much-talked about album is also available in CDs at major music shops like Tower Records, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, and Target.com.
To buy their songs through iTunes, simply launch the application and search Bleud in the store browser. The entire digital album costs $9.99 and $0.99 per song.
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Bleud's Album Debuts at iTunes!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-18T17:44:39-04:00

Finally, Bleud lands at the music store that sold a billion songs.
(Click pic to view. iTunes required)

The band's debut album 'Musings of a Caffeine Addict' has finally been made available at the world's biggest, grandest digital music store - Apple's iTunes Music Store!

If you have iTunes for Windows or Mac OSX. click here to get to the Bleud page at the iTunes Music Store.

This is a FIRST in the Filipino and Filipino-American rock scene!

She Shot Bleud!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-16T09:39:50-04:00

The band's photo gallery opens with Sheryl A Garcia's exhibit of Bleud photos taken from a recent gig down the Bowery.

'Three' -
From Sheryl A. Garcia's Bleud photo exhibit.
(c) All rights reserved

Visit the band's photo gallery page to view the complete exhibit.

Bleud @ Loews Theater Jersey City

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-08T10:54:11-04:00

This Afternoon - April, 8 2006 at LOEWS Theatre
54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Cost: $10.00 Gen Adm, $5.00 Children
St Joseph's Church, 1856 Sesquicentiennial Celebration 2006 (Cultural Fundraising gig)

Open Casting Call For New Bleud Video

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-04-03T11:45:36-04:00

The story boards are done, the locations are set, the band is ready, but we still need actors.
Let us know if you are interested in joining the cast for Bleud's new music video to be filmed this April.
Interested parties can email us here . Let the film roll!

"Sinong Minumura Mo?" THE CBGB's GIG!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-26T10:26:07-05:00

The best of Fil-Am Rock in one spectacular show!
Brought to you by: KAPITAN INGGO, EDSUN ENTERTAINMENT & GOMASOUL
APRIL 7, 2006 - CBGB's Lounge!

New York City
Entrance: $8 / 18 to enter, 21 to drink

Jay Legaspi, Bleud. The Kuwagos, Rubberband, Blue Mellon Pop, Ramini, Kadena, The Moonbugs, P.I., Sprakataks, And Quadra

Intrusion 2 - Tonight!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-16T23:13:07-05:00

Friday, March 17: Intrusion 2
Dampa Grill
533 Westside Ave. Jersey City, NJ
$15 ($10 Consumable), BYOB
With The Kuwagos & Rubberband

2-Sided single: Now available!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-14T01:00:55-05:00

The band's 2-sided single is now available for free in MP3 format.
the Music Videos are currently in production for a Spring/Summer launch.

Field Trip
(Ted Reyes)
From the album "Musings of a Caffeine Addict" (available in our web store and in major online retailers)

Ted: Vocals, Bass and Synths
Brian: Guitar and Backup Vocals
Arnold: Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Jerwin: Drums and Backing Vocals

Animé Girl
(Brian Joseph Miguel)
From the album "Musings of a Caffeine Addict" (available in our web store and in major online retailers)

Brian: Vocals and Guitar
Arnold: Lead Guitar
Ted: Bass
Jerwin: Drums

Soulworks Records 2006

Go to the music page to download.
Support the band and buy the album

Bloomfield Rocks 2 night!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-11T18:30:35-05:00

12 Miles West Theater
562 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield , NJ.
$10. 00
With Alfa Garcia, Jay Legaspi, House of Straw, John Flor, & Emil Mcgloin.

See ya there!

Manila Bulletin Review

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-06T20:41:59-05:00

Silver Shiny Jeepney Review

By YUGEL LOSORATA
The Manila Bulletin

An interesting song written and performed by 90's big band Eraserheads (Eheads) found its way into a compilation album of independently produced OPM cuts. "You Make Me" is the second track from the 'indie' compilation dubbed "Silver Shiny Jeepney" released recently under Alpha Music.

Raimund Marasigan, former Eheads drummer who actually wrote the said song pointed out, "Kasama yung kantang yun sa EP (Pls. Transpose) namin a few years back which contains about seven cuts. This was during the time na umalis na si Ely (Buendia) sa group and we tapped Kris to replace him."

"You Make Me" features the lead vocal of Kris Gorra, former member of the all-female Fatal Posporos and wife of Sugarfree's Ebe Dancel. Except for Ely, the rest of Eraserheads are intact for the track: Buddy Zabala on bass, Marcus Adoro on guitar, and Raimund himself on drums.

The drivingly tuneful and finely arranged rock ditty is reminiscent of the so-called 'Marasigan Rockers' which found themselves opposite Ely's remarkably pop compositions in almost every Eheads album since 1993 and up to their last album "Carbon Stereoxide" released in 2001.

As for the question why the Ely Buendia-less Eheads didn't come out with a full-scale album, Raimund recalled, "After a short while umalis na din si Marcus sa grupo. Nag-relocate na siya sa north (Northern Philippines) to do surfing. So, we decided to officially disband Eheads and formed Cambio."

Alpha Music's A&R Supervisor and record producer Rhany Torres, who compiled tracks for "Silver Shiny Jeepney" CD, said, "You Make Me" is technically an 'indie' track since they (Eheads) recorded this independently. Plus, the fact that they had already transformed into an indie group around the time they recorded the track. I like the song so I asked their permission if I can include it to the compilation."

According to Raimund who now plays for three different bands (Sandwich, Cambio, and Pedicab), "You Make Me" was produced only on a four-track cassette recording. "When they told me gagamitin nila yung kanta, sabi ko, 'Sure why not."

"Silver Shiny Jeepney" includes 19 other OPM tracks from fresh local indie acts, three foreign-based Pinoy groups (Bleud, Melancholics, and A.D.D), and familiar names in the indie scene like Monsterbot and Brownbeat Allstars. It was noted in the album's sleeve that the Filipino artists in this compilation are mostly unsigned or had never experienced recording under the supervision of a big label, save for few like Eheads and Imago.

Another strong cut is "Hello My Friends, Hello" by Bleud whose bass-playing vocalist Ted Reyes was part of the defunct Free Souls which scored a minor hit called "Shindig" years ago. A.D.D.'s "Di Ko Na Alam" fuses the musicality of Razorback's David Aguirre and Wolfgang's Wolf Gemora. Also, Bob Balingit of the Wuds is featured in the socially relevant "Traffic."

Other notable tracks are "Jive" by Fat Elephant, "Kahit Na" by Bridge, and "Party Song" which opens the more than 70'minute album.

"This album is a great venue for Pinoy indie artists. There's a variety of musical genres in this compilation that ought to be heard," Rhany closed.

Bleud @ Rakista.com!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-05T21:56:28-05:00

The Philippines' No. 1 Online Rock Community has made the band a part of their family.

It will be the band's official Philippine forum,
So, as gratitudefor their unwitting support, we will release our first Filipino single on their site. it will be availble for download - Free.

Here's the Bleud Forum:

http://bleud.rakista.com

Coming Soon!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-03-05T02:01:40-05:00

One character every fortnight.....

Stay Tuned....

Rehearsal

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-26T01:51:44-05:00

The band just finished yet another rehearsal for their upcoming shows this coming March.
There's even talk of playing in Hollywood, CA, but nothing final yet.

So far, the boys have rehearsed quire a number to accommodate the gigs they have to play.

As for the new singles, Animé girl and Field Trip will be released and be available for download on a limited time only.

Finally, the videos for these two songs will see the light of day, next month.
So keep visiting the site and get the latest news.

Bleud at last.fm!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-24T13:27:38-05:00

Check out Bleud's official page ate Last.fm - the fastest growing music networking online!
You can buy their debut cd there, preview the whole album, and be a part of their network.
Click here to view.

Gigs

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-21T01:15:03-05:00

Friday, March 10: Rutgers University- Newark, NJ
7 PM

Saturday, March 11: Bloomfield Rocks
12 Miles West Theater
562 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield , NJ.
$10. 00
With Alfa Garcia, Jay Legaspi, House of Straw, John Flor, & Emil Mcgloin.

Friday, March 17: Intrusion 2
Dampa Grill
533 Westside Ave. Jersey City, NJ
$15 ($10 Consumable), BYOB
With The Kuwagos & Rubberband

Saturday, April 8: Loews Theater
Jersey City, NJ

Pop Madrid Puts Bleud in the top 100!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-20T20:29:22-05:00

The influential Spanish site, www.popmadrid.com has placed Bleud in the top 100 releases of 2005!
here's the complete list. (Untranslated)

Los 50 Mejores Discos de 2005 para mi por: Pedro · 21 Dec 2005.
Aunque es muy difícil elegir este año los mejores discos, voy a intentarlo (aunque me faltan un puñado de escuchar), allá van sin orden ni concierto (en general):

1º The Afternoons - Rocket Summer
2º The Posies - Every kind Of Light
3º Primary 5 - North Pole
4º Frank Lee Sprague - Cavern
5º Chris Von Schneidern - California Redemption Value
6º The Cautions - Proceed With The Cautions
7º Checkpoint Charley - Songs One Through Twelve
8º The Click Five - Greetings From Imrie House
9º Moonlight Towers - Like You Were Never There
10º IKE - In Real Life
11º David Brookings - Chorus Verses The Bridge
12º Matt Pond Pa - Seven arrows Later
13º The Well Wishers - Under The Arrows
14º Mark Johnson . Mark Johnson & The Wild Alligators
15º The Lost Patrol Band - s/t
16º Danny McDonald - Fibrotones
17º The Everyday Things - Lighten Up Francis
18º Sketch Middle - You Go Your Way..and I'll Go Mine
19º Nada Surf - The Weight Is A Gift
20º Spencer Tracy - Spencer Tracy
21º All American Rejects - Move Along
22º Beezewax - South Of Boredom
23º The Volebeats - Like Her
24º The Fire Apes - Central Park Carousel
25º Manda & the Marbles - Angels With Dirty Faces
26º Sparkwood - Jalopy Pop!
27º The Donuts - Buckley
28º The Ashbury Keys - Growing Up
29º Jesse Sprinkle - Unnoticed
30º Jim Boggia - Safe In Sound
31º Pawn Shop Music - Beautiful Music
32º The Pozers - Embrace Your Addiction
33º Rocket science - s/t
34º Saul Zonana - 42 Days
35º Neon - s/t
36º TSAR - Band, Girls, Money
37º Jorges - Possibily Now
38º Mitch Linker - s/t
39º The Pernice Brothers - Discover a Lovelier You
40º Orange Park - Songs From The Unknown
41º The High Dials - War Of The Wakening Phantoms
42º The Fame - Get On The Beat
43º The Tearaways - Beat Your Own Mersey
44º Spring Collection - s/t
45º HAL - s/t
46º Salim Nourallah - A Way To Your Heart
47º The Imprints - Sounds Of The Afternoon
48º Ginger - A Break In The Weather
49º The Brokedown - The Dutchman's Gold
50º The Dipsomaniacs - Whatever Planet
51º The Darkness - One Way Ticket To hell And Back
52º The Lovetones - Meditations
53º Lori Meyers - Hostal Pimodean
54º New English - s/t
55º 78 Saab - Crossed Lines (no se si es del 2005 o 2004)
56º Robbers On High Streets - True City
57º Uno que estoy descubriendo ahora mismo: Gary Henson - The Coast Is Clear
58º The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
59º Van Go - Pop Your Heart Out
60º BLEUD - Musings Of Caffeine Addiction
61º Super Deluxe - Surrender
62º The High Dials - War Of The Wakening Phantoms
63º Paris - Secrets On Tape
64º Tim Anthony - The Happy Door
65º Horrorpops - Bring It On!
66º The Apers - Skies Are Turning Blue
67º Wisely - Wisely
68º Weezer - Make Believe
69º Kathy Valentine - Light Years
70º James Gufee - So Much For Secrets
71º Kaiser Chefs - Employment
72º Dum Dog Run - s/t
73º The Imprints - Sounds Of The Afternoon
74º Swirl 360 - California Blur
75º Tom Taylor - Dear Diary
76º Careen - Crash Couture 77º Fooled by April - s/t
78º David Grahame - Emmit Road
79º The Meadows - s/t
80º The Tunes - Bright Yellow Sun
81º The Wellingtons - Keeping Up With
82º The Pendletones - Nothing Happenned, You Just Got a Little Bit Older
83º The Superficials - Superbia
84º The Pale Stars - s/t 85º Arcade Fire - Funeral
86º The Contrast - Forget To Tell The Time
87º Mark de Cerbo - Sweet On The Vine
88º The Capitals - Broadcast One
89º Getaway Car - All Your Little Pieces
90º Shariff - Surrogate Lovers
91º Jensen Bell - Modern Dating Tipes
92 David Grahame - Eric
93º David Grahame - DT & The Disagreeables
94º Silver Sun - Disappear Here 95º The Spongetones - Number 9
96º The Sunshine - Love
97º The A-Sides - s/t
98º David Hawley - That Upward Look
99º Keef - s/t
100º Randy Miller - Letters And Numbers

New Singles In March

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-20T02:08:04-05:00

The band is now preparing to launch a two-sided single from their debut album "Musings of a Caffeine Addict' - a follow up to their carrier single, "Hello my Friends, Hello", which created such amazing buzz, especially in Manila via its inclusion in the Alpha Music Philippines' compilation, "Silver Shiny Jeepney". The singles to be released will be "Anime Girl" and "Field Trip", with the former as the US single and the latter, a Tagalog song,as the Philippine single.The singles will also be accompanied by 2 brand new music videos, which will soon be shot in the New York, New Jersey area.

New Demos!

Bleuds@mac.com — 2006-02-20T01:59:14-05:00

The band recently hit the studio to rehearse new material for their upcoming live shows, and possible recording. Brian's "Every Other Day", and Ted's "Hatinggabi" are avaialble at the media section of this website, along with some other rare tracks and media from the band.