Digital Hand

suddenly i started writing
my view turned into a garden
it's no longer blue
dinner gets served in the mornin
cant even take melatonin
i'm dreaming of you
cause it all comes back to you

every time i drink water
your hoodie shrinks in the washer
and the air isn't on
ask me why do i bother
but i won't give you an answer

cause i know 
that it's wrong
i just don't know
how to stop
im sorry if i crossed the line
you'll settle down and then ill find
a shirt that's my size

hated the way you'd reply
i used to but now i don't mind
rent needs to be paid
think i will understand
how little i felt in your hands

cause i like
all the drama
but tonight
i don't wanna
be a sapling by a tree
i'm tired of waiting underneath
so ill watch the sun breathe

sapling - cas

ulit-ulit pa
paki-ulit-ulit nga
iulit-ulit pa hanggang masabi

di ko rin alam
aking nararamdaman
suyuin mo pa akong walang masabi

we don’t need to take it slow
kasi ako’y gulong-gulo
gusto ba kita kasi ang sakit?
deretso mo sa fucking bones
hanggang sa maalala mo
ulitin ko pa ba?

ulitin mo pa nga
at ulit-ulitin pa
hanggang wala na ngang nangyayari

paggising sana ay
hanap-hanapin mo pa siya
panaginip na ikaw lang ang humabi

we don’t need to take it slow
kasi ako’y gulong-gulo
gusto ba kita kasi ang sakit?
deretso mo sa fucking bones
hanggang sa maalala mo

⋆⭒˚｡⋆ kung sino ba ang gusto mo… ⋆⭒˚｡⋆

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cheeky things are
kim, inigo, aze, ron, tobi, and xibrix

Engineered and Produced by cheeky things

Mixed and Mastered by Mark Aze Deladia

Additional clapping and pahiram ng interface by Kian Cuarentas

Album art and design by Ron Lobiano

bones

not wind but wing,
kasing kasing ko.
gagi– wag kang tatanga-tanga

red fang and bloody claw
I too have fought the law
sa kanto ng bagtikan, muntik na’ko
sana nakita mo

venus de milo
salungat sa ouido
napakalakas
not wind but wing

bagtikan

patawarin mo, hindi nakilala / wasari ang hangin, sumisipol

waling waling na tumirik sa kahapon / walang hari sa panaginip ng alon

waiting for the bus, that's us, kumaripas

waiting for th bus

glorious / no walls
cherry coke sprawl
temporary scene / dream

no jah but i (no jah, no)
hugas kamay
bagama’t kita / bigat diba (heavy, heavy)

ulap, buwan (ulap, ulap)
umihip diyan
kalachuchi breeze

kalachuchi breeze

Bass by Rose Lovingco
Mixed by Aldon 

Lyrics:
Outta my head,
outta my mind
Oh how you torment me

How can you see,
everyone but me?
I just wanna be with you
in the primordial soup

Pretend I don’t care,
maybe it’ll leave me
Infatuation’s unbearable

Primordial Soup

“The place where birds meet” a project by Austri 

Music and Lyrics by Miguel Austriaco

Recorded, Produced, and Mastered by Rau Layug at RausHaus Studios

Bass by Jarvis Cariño
Guitars by Franz Guico and Fons Cabasag
Drums by Rau Layug
Drum work on "Circling" by Pancho Santos
Backing Vocals and Additional Writing on "Circling" by Mash Macias Birdsounds on "Thousand winds" by Whenzy Quijano
"Untitled (March)" inspired by a poem by Kara Angan
Synth Arrangements by Miguel Austriaco

Cover Artwork by Miggie Bacungan

Special thanks to Kwan Laurel for lending me his OP-1 which was Instrumental in fully realizing the sound of this project

Special thanks to the demo listeners, you all know who you are 

For Mash, my best friend, who was no help at all

Thousand winds

08172023

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ulit ulit pa
paki-ulit ulit nga
iulit ulit pa hanggang masabi (masabi)

di ko rin alam
aking narararandaman
suyuin mo pa ba'ng walang masabi (masabi )

we dont need to take it slow
kasi ako'y gulong gulo
gusto ba kita? kasi ang sakit
diretso mo sa fucking bones
hanggang sa maaalala mo
ulitin ko pa ba?

ulitin mo pa nga
at ulit ulitin pa
hanggang uhaw na sa mga pagsabi (pasabi)
pagising sana ay
hanap-hanapin mo pa siya
bangungot na gawa ng kanyang labi (labi)

we dont need to take it slow
kasi ako'y gulong gulo
gusto ba kita? kasi ang sakit
diretso mo sa fucking bones
hanggang sa maaalala mo
kung sino ba ang gusto mo

ulitin ko pa ba?

bones-demo

rain drop drop top 
walang napala sa pangarap 
wala rin napala sa 
pag raraprap 
sariling unan ang nilalaplap 

we go from something to nothing diba 
di ko babanggitin yon anuba 
tawagin ang gang ay wala na sila 
iyakan na lang eto ang tuwalya 

bad na nga boujee pa 
lampake bakit ba 
yung tropa ko’y balasubas 
gusto pa ng tagahugas 

kasi bad na nga tas boujee pa 
walampake sa iba 
yung tropa kong balasubas 
ililibing na bukas 

BWISET 

triplet nng triplet napapagod 
na ako sa kakatriplet na iyan 
kunin ko yang aso mo 
Aco,i isang dog woof 
nastuck sa bubong ROOF 
suntok sa pader aray ku 

edi kayo mag adjust saken 
sa bahay ba namin ka nakaen? 
lagi na nga ko ung binibiten 
lagi pang ginagawang pampaen 

yo binuhat ka lang 
yo easy ka lang 
ya madaya si gago 
nagmumukhang tarantado 

parang ako ay kinulam 
hinataw ng smirnoff na ulam 
pa dab dab na lang mga user 
jimi hendrix child na voodoo 
courtside sa may korte 
tas uuwing naka Uber 
im young and rich and plus im boplaks 
pati stupid ako walang torjak 

record ng record ng pangit na record 
sumasakit na aking back ache 
ambaba naman netong TF 
anlayo ng uber pa BF 

may kumuha pa ng ashtray 
nawawalan pa ko ng one k 
sakay sa monterong ISPORTEY 
naghahanap pa ng SPONGKEY 

rain drop drop top 
walang napala sa pangarap 
wala rin napala sa 
pag raraprap 
sariling unan ang nilalaplap 

we go from something to nothing diba 
di ko babanggitin yon anuba 
tawagin ang gang ay wala na sila 
iyakan na lang eto ang tuwalya 

bad na nga boujee pa 
lampake bakit ba 
yung tropa ko’y balasubas 
gusto pa ng tagahugas 

kasi bad na nga tas boujee pa 
walampake sa iba 
yung tropa kong balasubas 
ililibing na bukas 


PORK CHOP 
ULAM KO 
LASANG CHAMPORADO 
introduce 
mo nga ako 
sa sikyo ng ‘yong condo 

bro pa bum naman ako 
ginigiyang na nga ko 

tambay sa may Katipunan 
natrapik pa sa may Bicutan 

mahilig sa first person shooter 
di umaalis ng computer 
still be playing at 5 am 
ayaw pa nga niyang matulog 

inidolize si ethel booba 
may kopya pa ng charotisms 
juul on my neck im the coolest 
san ko ba nailagay aking susi? 

nag pull up nag pull up ng hokbu 
matatanggal na kase ang piluka 
nagcover ng kiki you love me 
binangga pa yung traffic na enforcer 
chikot tumirek 
natotal narek 
sa parking lot ng the pop up 

wala pa yung squad 
wala kasing squad 
sa instagram bumababad 

yea that whey 
umiinom lang ng protein 
yeah rapbhe 
i used to gym at the golds gym 
ye nabasted 
hindi nadaan sa regalo 
ye flatlay 
nagpicture pa pero walang retweet 

rain drop drop top 
walang napala sa pangarap 
wala rin napala sa 
pag raraprap 
sariling unan ang nilalaplap 

we go from something to nothing diba 
di ko babanggitin yon anuba 
tawagin ang gang ay wala na sila 
iyakan na lang eto ang tuwalya 

bad na nga boujee pa 
lampake bakit ba 
yung tropa ko’y balasubas 
gusto pa ng tagahugas 

kasi bad na nga tas boujee pa 
walang pake sa iba 
yung tropa kong balasubas 
ililibing na bukas 

ya ya ya 
yaya yaya ya 
mahal na mahal na kita 
earthquake premiere na nabubulok dun lang sa aparador 

yeaa switch na nintendo ito 
switch ng code like ganito 
wala kong pake sa endo 

oooh oooh oohh 
hanap landi lang sa drew’s 
sinukahan yung baso ng juice 
may paper pang way overdue 

wait 
white ferrari 
yung nagpeplay; all of the lights sa gabi 
iniwan ako kagabe 

punta sa club na naraid 
so much mani on the plate 
lagi akong nalelate; nagrerefill pa ko ng vape 
meds for today hindi naiwanan ni mommy 
iniintindi lang si mookie 
jollibee chickenjoy 2 piece 

umorder sa starbucks ng loose leaf 
kesong inamag na bluecheese 
boy nakabelt bag na den sinuot sa leeg yung tsinelas na gucci 

nandoon sa will 
aking mamanahen 
kapag ama namen ayaw qng kumapet

Bad Na Nga Boujee Pa

new song dump
edit: official track released on streaming platforms!!!

Another Self-Loathing Demo

Within the rustic indie folk spaces in the Philippines, Austri has carved himself an identity as a folk artist dabbling in thrilling soundscapes such as ambient and post-rock. Carrying the influences of Sufjan Stevens, Ichiko Aoba, and Florist, acts that utilized the hushed environment to their advantage that only a folk musician could. In the tantalizing isolation back in 2020, Austri capitalized on that specific moment to compose music as a way to cope from that darkness and rely on the warmth that music has always brought to him. Reflecting his lingering thoughts and raw emotions that collectively settle within his melodies and lyricism.

Fast forward in 2024, and Austri has finally put together his debut EP, ‘The place where birds meet’. A project that was worked on for over 3 years, the overall concept was inspired by his research on the migration of birds that eventually reflects on the ups-and-downs of his life. It’s a reflection that is heard within the music itself. Full of warm acoustics with post-rock pathways, solemn vocal lilts, curious ambient patchworks, and lyrical pastures that always look towards hope amidst grief. An optimism that will act as his stronghold against the unexpected wraths of life.

Best described by the title of the EP itself, this is just the starting point of a long wandering journey ahead for Austri. With his eye for finding the beauty within the smallest moments in our lives, he ensures to encapture them with nothing but his soft vocals, detailed songwriting, soothing ambiance, and unspooling melodies. Like the birds that continue to venture through the skies, Austri’s penchant for unraveling beauty within mundanity is a quality that will flap away his wings, seeking the light that lies within this worldly horizon.

- Louis Pelingen

Thousand winds

Austri

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