Editor’s note: Andi Osmeña DJs under the moniker baby ikea. They have performed live and online for transit records, Manila Community Radio, and wherever queer people are.
When I was a kid, all I wanted was to be Myrene Academia. She had a silent swagger to her that became the epitome of cool to my little introverted self. She is my Sandwich bias to this day — which is why I spent most of my childhood daydreaming about being a girl in a band.
I didn’t grow up to become a rock star, but watching Filipino women in music continues to change my life. Here’s a look into a few releases — new and old – that were either formative to me, or have provided a hopeful glimpse into the future.
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