expected nothing less than perfection.  wasn't disappointed

"Dark Places marks the beginning of a new perspective on how I view the world alongside music. Feelings of nostalgia have overcome many of us, including me in the past two years and I wanted to explore that realm through this song. After hearing the initial vocal demo, I immediately knew that I wanted to draw inspiration from brooding, moody and dark influences and Kwesi's haunting voice and lyrics offer a glimpse of hope that I molded the instrumental production around." - Manila Killa

"We have choices to make every day and sometimes, the mind can go to dark and strange places that are often unhealthy and destructive," said Kwesi.  "At one point or another, we find ourselves scared and confused about the past and what it means for the future.  This song is about finding our way out of that darkness and working to be better for ourselves and those around us every day." -  Kwesi

Listen everywhere else, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilladarkplaces
Watch the visualizer, here:  https://youtu.be/gTtxIkkfjKw

Dusk, my debut album dropping July 21st. 
Pre-save, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilla

See me on my debut album tour!
Tix @ manilakilla.com
9/16/2022 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
9/17/2022 - Salt Lake City, UT - Soundwell
9/23/2022 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo
9/24/2022 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
9/30/2022 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
10/1/2022 - Detroit, MI - El Club
10/6/2022 - Boston, MA - Royale
10/7/2022 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground
10/8/2022 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry
10/14/2022 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/15/2022 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
11/4/2022 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co
11/5/2/2022 - Austin, TX - The Venue
11/11/2022 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
11/12/2022 - Los Angeles, CA - The Novo

Follow Manila Killa: 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilakillamusic/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manilakilla 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/manilakilla/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaKillaMusic 
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@manilakilla

Follow Kwesi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwesiiiiiiii/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwesiscreams
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeiskwesi

Mixed by: Durante
Mastered by: Tim Biesta
Video by: Tak Kamihagi
Photo + Art by: John Liwag / sstrikess

Dusk

Dark Places (feat. Kwesi)

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Manila Killa - Dark Places (feat. Kwesi)

I wanted to share my new track with @listentotrace as a bonus before the album drops this week!

Listen to Never Easy, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilla_nevereasy 
Pre-save the project, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilla

See me on my debut album tour!
Tix @ https://manilakilla.com
9/16/2022 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
9/17/2022 - Salt Lake City, UT - Soundwell
9/23/2022 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo
9/24/2022 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
9/30/2022 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
10/1/2022 - Detroit, MI - El Club
10/6/2022 - Boston, MA - Royale
10/7/2022 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground 
10/8/2022 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry 
10/14/2022 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/15/2022 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 
11/4/2022 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co
11/5/2/2022 - Austin, TX - The Venue
11/11/2022 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
11/12/2022 - Los Angeles, CA - The Novo 

Follow Manila Killa: 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilakillamusic/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manilakilla 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/manilakilla/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaKillamusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@manilakilla

Mixed by: @Durante
Mastered by: Tim Biesta ~ https://www.instagram.com/timbiestamastering/
Art by: John Liwag ~ https://www.instagram.com/johnliwag/
Lettering by: Sstrikess ~ https://www.instagram.com/sstrikess/

Never Easy (feat. TRACE)

Manila Killa - Never Easy (feat. TRACE)

Thank you @panamamusicofficial for being on this one with me, I've been a fan for years.

Listen to my debut album, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilla

See me on my debut album tour!
Tix @ https://manilakilla.com
9/16/2022 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
9/17/2022 - Salt Lake City, UT - Soundwell
9/23/2022 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo
9/24/2022 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
9/30/2022 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
10/1/2022 - Detroit, MI - El Club
10/6/2022 - Boston, MA - Royale
10/7/2022 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground 
10/8/2022 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry 
10/14/2022 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/15/2022 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 
11/4/2022 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co
11/5/2/2022 - Austin, TX - The Venue
11/11/2022 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
11/12/2022 - Los Angeles, CA - The Novo 

Follow Manila Killa: 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilakillamusic/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manilakilla 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/manilakilla/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaKillamusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@manilakilla

Mixed by: @Durante
Mastered by: Tim Biesta ~ https://www.instagram.com/timbiestamastering/
Art by: John Liwag ~ https://www.instagram.com/johnliwag/
Lettering by: Sstrikess ~ https://www.instagram.com/sstrikess/

Sleepless (feat. Panama)

Manila Killa - Sleepless (feat. Panama)

@evangiia made this song so special, thank you.

Listen to my debut album, here: https://ffm.to/manilakilla

See me on my debut album tour!
Tix @ https://manilakilla.com
9/16/2022 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
9/17/2022 - Salt Lake City, UT - Soundwell
9/23/2022 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo
9/24/2022 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
9/30/2022 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
10/1/2022 - Detroit, MI - El Club
10/6/2022 - Boston, MA - Royale
10/7/2022 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground 
10/8/2022 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry 
10/14/2022 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
10/15/2022 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 
11/4/2022 - Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co
11/5/2/2022 - Austin, TX - The Venue
11/11/2022 - Oakland, CA - The Fox Theater
11/12/2022 - Los Angeles, CA - The Novo 

Follow Manila Killa: 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilakillamusic/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manilakilla 
Facebook: https://facebook.com/manilakilla/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaKillamusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@manilakilla

Mixed by: @Durante
Mastered by: Tim Biesta ~ https://www.instagram.com/timbiestamastering/
Art by: John Liwag ~ https://www.instagram.com/johnliwag/
Lettering by: Sstrikess ~ https://www.instagram.com/sstrikess/

Best Part About You (feat. EVAN GIIA)

Manila Killa - Best Part About You (feat. EVAN GIIA)

Begin your journey.

Stream 'A Night Alone': https://ffm.to/anightalone

Let's explore:

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Lyrics: 

I wander the universe looking for meaning 
I feel the constellations in my being 
I’m trapped inside this giant floating dome 
 And I’m stuck here wondering when I’ll find home 

All of the skies
Shades of blue 
I’ve always known I’m just passing through
The days are falling away 
 I don’t have much time 
 So addicted to these temporary highs 

Another night alone 
I should’ve known
That you wouldn’t go
Another night alone 
I wanna follow 
What I already know 

So let me fly 
Let me fly 
When my soul is fading slowly into the sky
So let me fly 
Let me fly 
When my soul is fading slowly into the sky

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A Night Alone

“The Flow of Time” is a melodic instrumental piece, depicting the ever changing nature of time and the solace one can find within it. Within the context of the album itself, this track represents healing from trauma over time, and coming out the other end more refreshed and ready to tackle any obstacle.

Aash Mehta: linktr.ee/Aashmehtamusic

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The Flow Of Time

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ALIGN - Feel It (Feat. SOUNDR)

Stream my album 'Forgotten Feels' ~ kud.li/SLOW013Z

Pre-sale of my vinyl, here: www.slowmagicvinyl.com/

i'm going on tour! buy your tickets, here (pw infinity): laylo.com/slowmagic/m/forgottenffeels

10/11/2023 Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou's
10/14/2023 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
10/15/2023 Portland, OR @ Holocene
10/19/2023 San Francisco, CA @ The Midway
10/20/2023 San Diego, CA @ Bloom Nightclub
10/22/2023 Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room
10/23/2023 Phoenix, AZ @ Thunderbird Lounge
10/25/2023 Santa Fe, NM @ Tumbleroot
10/26/2023 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/29/2023 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
11/02/2023 Philadelphia, PA @ Warehouse on Watts
11/04/2023 New York, NYC @ Racket

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RSCL, Repiet & Julia Kleijn - Echo (Denis Remix)

Our remix of Lane 8's incredible "Brightest Lights". 

Visualizer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wedefw4JNOg

Be sure to check out the visualizer we made for Youtube above. It follows a love story in 3 phases. In the beginning is the end: the couple exists in their love and support for each other. A system of trust and intimate connection that’s been built over time. As Poliça’s vocals come in, we’re taken to the beginning where we see an individual embarking on a solo journey. As they continue on, they eventually meet their partner, fall in love and face the world together.

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Lane 8 - Brightest Lights (Shae District Remix)

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Surveying the wonders of cultures from across the globe, Chris Gavino, best known as Manila Killa is a well-traveled producer inspired by his cross-continental upbringing. A now decorated producer with an expansive repertoire of accolades, Manila Killa cut his musical teeth as a high schooler in The Philippines by combining self-taught Ableton lessons with a penchant for electronic music. Guided by emotion-driven soundscapes and the connective nature of melodic dance music, Manila Killa excels at synthesizing the foundations of human passion. In 2014, he formed the successful house duo Hotel Garuda and co-founded his own independent record label Moving Castle which has since housed acts like Slow Magic, AObeats, Khamsin, and many more. Since his departure from Hotel Garuda in 2018, Manila Killa refined his solo craft with his 2019 debut EP 1993 which garnered praise from media heavyweights like Billboard, Forbes, and Ones To Watch adding to a laundry list of critical acclaim joining tastemakers like Complex, Paper, and NYLON. With official remixes for Chvrches, The Knocks, Tegan and Sara, and performances at festivals like Firefly, Ultra Miami, Electric Zoo, 88rising's Head in the Clouds, and more, Manila Killa is defined in equal parts as a producer, performer, and in-demand collaborator. Dedicated to the consciousness of contemporary dance music, Manila Killa released his debut album "dusk" the summer of 2022.

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