Scout Culture Club and a listening party for real
In January, Scout—Lifestyle.INQ’s youth and pop culture magazine—unveiled its first print issue in years, with Mimiyuuuh on the cover. The comeback issue centered on the experiences of today’s youth, featuring artist Naburok, film producer Kristine de Leon, and music video director Daniel Aguilar, among others—showcasing the journeys of young creatives who braved industries they had no business being in.
Celebrating this new chapter, on Feb. 12, Scout also launched Scout Culture Club with a Valentine’s Day listening party, marking the publication’s highly anticipated return to events.
A night of good music and new beginnings
The inaugural event was held at Archivo 1984 in Karrivin Plaza, Makati, a space where Philippine art, literature, film, and memorabilia are preserved and collected. Interestingly, just as Archivo 1984 has evolved into a shared space for both visitors and collectors, Scout Culture Club served as a temporary meeting place for up-and-coming OPM performers and their listeners.
Lumi, the first performer of the night, delivered a soulful, stripped-down serenade. “This is for all the yearners na single,” he joked, self-conscious of his setlist’s melancholic nature. He played “Makasama,” “Intimate,” “Burning,” and capped the performance with “For Now,” an unreleased track.
Meanwhile, Barb., aka Leanne Mamonong of Leanne & Naara, gave a lighthearted performance that the Archivo 1984 crowd easily jammed to. She played “Lederhosen,” a track she dedicated to her mother, as well as “The Hardest Part,” which chronicles the difficulties she experiences as a creative. She also gave a sneak peek at the unreleased track “Crush,” which she explains was inspired by an English teacher she once had.
Last but definitely not least, Ozo showcased their strengths as an OPM band you have to look out for. They performed their newly-released, R&B-inspired “Sweater,” which the band described as circling back to what matters most in a relationship. They also played two unreleased tracks, “Recall” and “There, There,” which we’re definitely adding to our playlists.
Following the main performances, DJ, model, event organizer, and bona fide multihyphenate Kadiliman also took over the decks, turning the night into an event truly for the ages.
But, of course, a live music event goes far beyond the performers on stage. Making the night all the more memorable were the delicious bites and drinks courtesy of Ono, Baker on East, and Asia Brewery. Not to mention, Atlast Productions, the minds behind local fast food gigs, helped bring the entire event to life.
From reels to stage
Even before Scout Culture Club, the Listening Party has served as Scout’s dedicated musical stage for both up-and-coming and established OPM artists. First launched in May 2024 with Crwn, and later featuring artists such as Jolianne, Zild, A!ka, dwta, August Wahh, and Dilaw, the Listening Party highlighted their rich discographies while also offering listeners a peek into their latest releases.
Through Scout Culture Club, the Listening Party has grown yet again, from a social media-only series with about a minute and a half of music to a bona fide set on YouTube—and now, a proper event that brings together both artist and listener.
The listening party and beyond
But Scout Culture Club doesn’t stop with listening parties.
From gamers and cinephiles to visual artists and musicians, today’s youth cannot be limited to a single interest. Scout Culture Club embraces this multiplicity—not only by celebrating these different interests, but also by creating a shared space for like-minded creatives to share what they love.
Film, music, writing, you name it, there’s a Scout Culture Club for you.
