Moodnight Sessions

28/11/2025

✨ AS WE KNOW: Mart Rolanne Desoloc

For artists chasing a dream, every story of struggle and perseverance can be a guiding light. Today, we bring you the journey of Mart Rolanne Desoloc, a drummer whose passion, grit, and dedication turn every beat into inspiration.

Mart’s love for music started at home. His grandfather, a close relative of Maestro Lucio San Pedro, played piano constantly, filling the house with melodies. Weekend family gatherings were alive with Karaoke Nights, planting the first seeds of performance and expression in his heart.

His defining moment came in Grade 5, when a friend played guitar in class. Inspired, Mart picked up his own instrument, unknowingly beginning the path that would shape his life. By high school, he and friends formed a band — but when it came to drums, no one wanted the role. Remembering a drummer admired by his peers, Mart stepped up, and that choice became the foundation of his identity as a musician.

Mart draws inspiration from bands like Saosin, Breaking Benjamin, Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, Spiritbox, and Silverstein, films like School of Rock, Straight Outta Compton, and The Dirt, and mentors such as Dave Grohl and his grandfather. He thrives on the adrenaline of performing, letting each stage show fuel his drive to grow.

As an arranger and drummer, Mart listens, adapts, and adds his own signature touches to music — turning challenges like artist’s block into opportunities to define his sound. Every rehearsal, every performance, every breakdown he creates is a lesson in grit and perseverance.

Mart’s journey reminds us that music is more than skill — it’s discipline, courage, and heart. Beyond the drums, he is a son, a tito, a dog lover, a video gaming enthusiast, and an everyday person — showing that even while chasing dreams, staying grounded is part of the craft.

To every artist out there: Let Mart’s story be proof — your passion, your effort, and your signature will leave a mark. Keep creating, keep practicing, and let your music speak even when the world seems quiet.

20/11/2025

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13/11/2025

✨ AS WE KNOW: Inno Santos

As We Know is our Moodnight Sessions series where we go beyond the spotlight to uncover the stories that shape artists — their struggles, evolution, and the reasons they keep creating. Today, we shine a light on Inno Santos — a musician, creator, and storyteller whose journey reflects determination, versatility, and growth.

Inno’s story begins as a pahinante, assisting truck drivers and traveling wherever the road took him. From these humble beginnings, he discovered music as his true calling. He is the guitarist and driving force of Godzilla versus Tokyo, his main band, while exploring side projects like Slowdough, which he joined after the pandemic and later left around 2023.

Beyond performing, Inno developed a keen eye for storytelling through visuals. He became a Cinematographer & Editor at Boss Toyo Production, turning raw footage into compelling narratives. On-screen, he made his mark as a host for Moodnight Sessions Live Stream (2021–2023), as an influencer and lead writer for UrbanBliss TV under the name Innosente, and earlier in his career, he hosted a short-lived show called “TalkSh*t Na TalkShow” on YouTube with 5 episodes. His multifaceted approach to creativity shows that his passion doesn’t live in one lane — it thrives across music, live streaming, video production, and content creation.

Trained by MiFamilia Collective, Inno honed his skills to merge sound, visuals, and storytelling into a cohesive craft. His journey from pahinante to musician, host, editor, cinematographer, writer, and creator is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and vision.

🎤 As we know him — Inno Santos is more than a guitarist or host. He is a storyteller, a creator, and a connector, someone who uses every medium to share stories, inspire, and engage.

💬 Your turn: Have you followed Inno’s journey on stage, livestream, or behind the camera? Which of his roles inspires you the most? Share your thoughts, favorite performances, or memories in the comments.

12/11/2025

💭 The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time and Energy

As a freelancer, creator, or small business owner, you probably hear “yes” more than you should.
Every client, every project, every opportunity seems exciting.
But soon enough, you realize, F*ck you can’t do it all.

Saying yes too often can drain your energy.
It can blur your focus and steal time from what truly matters.
And yet, so many of us feel guilty for saying no.
“Baka mawalan ako ng clients.”
“Baka isipin nila hindi ako cooperative.”
" Baka isipin nila weak ako (Batuta nga ng partner mo kinaya mo, yan pa!)

Here’s the truth: saying no is not selfish — it’s necessary.
It protects your time, your energy, and ultimately your PASSION.
Every YES you give should have purpose.
Every commitment should align with your goals and values.

Think about it like this, your time is your currency.
You can’t spend it all on things that don’t matter or drain you.
The right yes, the strategic yes, multiplies your impact.
The wrong yes? It costs you focus, creativity, and peace of mind.

So how do you start saying no without feeling guilty?

Set boundaries upfront — clear expectations protect both you and your clients.

Prioritize projects that align with your growth and purpose.

Remember your WHY, every yes should take you closer to it.

Treat no as a tool, not a rejection — it’s a way to protect what matters most.

Learning the art of no is part of the journey to sustainable growth.
It allows your creativity to thrive, your work to shine, and your passion to stay alive.

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06/11/2025

✨ AS WE KNOW: Waxiefied Sound Production
(Celebrating an Anniversary of Sound Innovation)

As We Know is a series by Moodnight Sessions where we step past the lights and speakers to uncover the stories behind the studios, creators, and places that give life to music. This month, we honour Waxiefied Sound Production — a local powerhouse rewriting how Filipino music is created, mastered, and heard.

Waxiefied Sound Production officially launched their landmark studio on November 5th 2022 in Pasig, gaining the distinction of being the first certified Dolby Atmos Home Entertainment studio in the Philippines. Led by founder and executive mastering engineer Waxie G. Joaquin, alongside acoustic and audio-engineering partners, the studio was built to meet global standards — from the monitors to even the cables.

What sets Waxiefied apart isn’t just their gear — it’s their mindset. They’ve made immersive sound a reachable reality for Filipino artists: music that doesn’t just play, but breathes, moves, lives. They’ve worked with major names like James Reid, Nadine Lustre, and many others to bring their projects up to world-class standards — locally.

In their own words: “With Dolby Atmos music, songs can live and breathe in new ways to fully immerse you.” And that mission shows in every corner of their facility — in the mastering suite, the production rooms, and the belief that Filipino music deserves global ears.

⭐ This month, as Waxiefied marks another year of innovation, we salute the studio that trusted possibility over limitation. They remind us that home ground can have world-class sound — that Filipino creators can rise and stay right here, creating impact beyond borders.

🎤 As we know them — Waxiefied Sound Production is not just a studio. It’s a movement. A space where art meets precision, and where Filipino voices are engineered to echo around the world.

💬 Your turn:
Have you ever listened to a song and thought, “This sounds different”? Share a track you believe was levelled up by mastering, or tag a Filipino artist you think deserves that immersive sound treatment. Let’s talk about how sound shapes our music experience.

30/10/2025

AS WE KNOW is a Moodnight Sessions series where we dive beyond the beats — into the stories, struggles, and souls that shape artists. After spotlighting Kevin Undefined and Isko Cordero, we now feature Carl Justin Señeres, better known as JASTENN — a name rising steadily from the indie and digital music scene of the Philippines.

🎵 The Artist Behind the Mic
JASTENN isn’t just a voice; he’s a storyteller. As the lead vocalist and songwriter behind heartfelt tracks like “Lisha” and “Socorro Nights”, he explores the delicate balance between love, self-awareness, and vulnerability. His music feels like a quiet conversation — one that happens at 2 AM, when honesty is louder than sound.

In the early days of his career, around 2018, JASTENN also fronted a local band — an experience that shaped his stage presence and refined his sound as a performer. That period in a band laid the foundation for his solo direction, where he began blending heartfelt lyrics with cinematic melodies.

🎧 The Vision Beyond Music
Outside the stage, JASTENN stands as a graphic designer, video editor, and esports creative, leading Kronospear Manila, a digital outfit that bridges gaming, design, and storytelling. His life is a fusion of creativity — where visuals, sound, and emotion coexist seamlessly.

💬 The Voice, The Vision, The Vulnerability
In his songs, JASTENN captures emotions most people only whisper about — the tension between holding on and letting go, between hope and heartbreak. “Lisha” reminds listeners that love isn’t just about falling — it’s about learning to stand. His artistic evolution shows the same lesson: resilience, reflection, and reinvention.

🎤 As we know him — JASTENN is more than an artist. He’s a creator who blends sound, sight, and soul — crafting not just music but meaning for those who listen in silence.

💭 Your turn:
How do you hear JASTENN? What track, lyric, or moment hit you hardest? Share your thoughts and connect with fellow listeners in the comments.

🎶 Listen to JASTENN on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/5svCxcD5y6knncM1lSlAgM

29/10/2025

💭 Passion Won’t Pay the Bills — But It Can Open Doors

Let’s be honest — passion doesn’t always pay off right away.
You can love what you do with all your heart, pero minsan, ‘di pa rin sapat para mabuhay ka dito. There will be days when you’ll question everything - “Worth it pa ba ‘to?” “Baka dapat iba na lang ginagawa ko.”

We’ve all been there. When the excitement fades, when creativity starts to feel like a chore, when what used to inspire you now drains you. That’s the harsh truth about chasing passion — it’s not all sunshine and fulfillment.
But here’s the thing: it’s still worth it.

Because passion might not pay the bills today,
but it will teach you why you’re working so hard in the first place.
It gives you purpose :) that quiet fire that keeps you going kahit mahirap.
And when you follow that fire long enough, it leads you to places you never imagined you’d reach.

Passion opens doors that money can’t.
It introduces you to people who believe in your work,
to projects that challenge you,
to communities that understand your struggle.
It builds character, reputation, and resilience, the kind that no paycheck can replace.

So yes, learn to be practical.
Turn your passion into something sustainable,
create systems, charge what you’re worth, respect your time.
But don’t let the business side steal the joy from what made you start.

Think of it this way:
Passion is your compass. Business is your vehicle.
You need both to reach your destination.
Passion tells you where to go and business makes sure you actually get there.

And when you finally strike that balance,
you’ll realize it was never about choosing between “doing what you love” or “making money.”
It’s about building a life where both can exist,
where your work sustains you, and your heart still feels alive doing it. 💛

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20/10/2025

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19/10/2025

Sam Rivers, founding bassist and backing vocalist of Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48, the band announced.

“Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band wrote in a statement, calling Rivers “pure magic… the pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos.”

He was with the band through their rise in the late 1990s and early 2000s — a key figure in their nu-metal sound.

The cause of his death has not been made public.

Rivers’ legacy lives on through the music he helped create, the lives he touched, and the rhythm he brought to the stage.

10/10/2025

AS WE KNOW is a Moodnight Sessions series where we go beyond the tracklist and the stage lights — we tell the stories that shape artists: the struggles, the rituals, and the reasons they keep creating. After our first feature on Kevin Undefined, we now spotlight Isko Cordero , the creative force behind Jah Dela Cruz

Born and bred in Malabon, Isko’s artistry refuses to be boxed in. He’s a musician, director, Master editor, radio DJ, actor, and activist — a modern polymath whose life moves between sound, image, and purpose. As Jah Dela Cruz, he crafts music that’s at once rooted and restless: reggae-tinged warmth, urban honesty, and songs that carry community stories and personal truth.

Isko’s creatives works bring the same emotional clarity he aims for in music — frames and cuts that honor real people and real moments. Music and voice becomes a late-night companion, guiding listeners through memories and moods. Off stage, his activism and advocacy show that for him, creativity is inseparable from conscience.

What stands out about Isko is how seamlessly he weaves these roles together. His songs are films in miniature; his edits sing. Whether he’s directing a scene, mixing a set, or speaking truth in a rally, the throughline is the same: honest storytelling that moves people.

🎤 As we know him — Isko is not just a creator. He is a connector — a storyteller who uses many mediums to hold up mirrors and invite change.

💬 Now it’s your turn. How do you see Isko Cordero / Jah Dela Cruz? Share your thoughts, favorite tracks, or memories in the comments — tell us how his art has touched you.

03/10/2025

Kilala nyo ba? sya si Michael Angelo Manuel kilalang bilang KELBI isa sa mga kauna-unahan Yutubero ng UBTV, malamang nakita nyo na sya sa ibat ibang personalidad, tulad ng Tanod at bading sa Pandemic, O.G. Onak ang magnanakaw na live sell streamer, Tungkab, Eagleguy at maraming pang iba. isa sa mga kaunaunahan na sponsoran ng beauty product sa UBTV. Sa ngayon, sya ay frontman ng bandang 5H

02/10/2025

AS WE KNOW is a new feature series by Moodnight Sessions — where we tell stories of artists not just by their music, but by who they are, what they’ve been through, and what keeps them moving. This is our first story, and we’re starting with none other than Kevin Luna

✨ As We Know: Kevin Luna Music PH (Kevin Luna)

“Kevin Undefined” is the musical and online alias of Kevin Luna, a Filipino artist whose journey reflects resilience, vulnerability, and a constant push for authenticity. The “undefined” in his name isn’t about being lost — it’s about being limitless, unafraid to exist between genres and life’s challenges.

Kevin is known for his heartfelt covers, original compositions, and his 2020 single “Pangarap.” Beyond streaming platforms like SoundCloud, Apple Music, and Facebook (Kevin Luna Music PH), he has also shared his story on some Moodnight Session Series, where he opened up about his life, craft, and drive.

🎶 In the conversation, Kevin dives deep into:

His musical journey — inspired early on by bands like December Avenue and strengthened through collaborations with local artists and mentors.

Songwriting as vulnerability — likening the process to an intense workout, emotionally draining yet necessary to create music that truly resonates.

Mental wellness — emphasizing mindfulness, therapy, and emotional connection as essential to creativity and resilience.

Hard lessons in the industry — from ticket sales quotas to handling criticism, Kevin shows how preparation, humility, and perseverance open doors.

Performing with heart — whether for a small crowd or a big stage, Kevin believes every show is a chance to connect deeply with listeners.

At the center of it all is the influence of his mother’s teachings, guiding him to remain grounded while pursuing his passion. For Kevin, being “undefined” is a choice — to embrace the struggles, celebrate the wins, and never stop creating.

To us at Moodnight Sessions, Kevin Undefined isn’t just an artist. He’s proof that music is both a healing process and a shared journey. 🌌

💬 What about you? How do you see Kevin Undefined?
Share with us your thoughts, stories, or even your favorite songs from him.
Let’s celebrate his journey together.

📷 Kevin Luna Music PH