
20+ years in OPM. One unfiltered voice. Ervin Besana is a veteran bassist and a dedicated music reviewer and critic. Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana is where the technical craft of a musician meets the sharp eye of a professional critic. In a world of "nice" opinions, Ervin provides high-level, constructive criticism to help artists sharpen their craft and help fans find music they actually love.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Sa episode na to ng Usapang Musiko, sinuri namin ang tatlong bagong OPM tracks:
Pula't Puti – Callisto
Sun Mon – The Little Pear
10PM – wax.wav
Pinag-usapan namin:
- Bakit “perfect sounding” songs minsan walang kaluluwa
- Bakit exposed ka agad ... more
Musicians love to say:
“Music lang, sapat na.”
Reality check—it’s not.
In this episode, Ervin Besana and Monty Macalino breaks down:
* Why success depends on your definition—not your talent
* The role of business, contracts, and positioning
... more
Sa episode na ‘to ng Usapang Musiko, sinuri namin ang tatlong bagong OPM tracks:
Gusto Ko – Ozone Vibe
Bituin – Off To Aurora
Fall Back – Eleyn
Pinag-usapan namin:
* Bakit “loose” pakinggan ang ibang tracks kahit maganda ang idea
* Bakit hind... more
"I want the song to be famous, not me." Most bands in the Philippines hit a wall after just 24 months. Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise has been at the top for over 20 years. In this episode, we’re stripping away the "rockstar" ego to talk about the brut... more
"No matter how good your song is, if it's not the right time, it won't work." In this episode, I’m joined by Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise to deconstruct the "general knowledge" of the music industry that most artists learn too late.
We’re diving int... more
Are you playing gigs for the same ten people every week? Are you waiting for the world to "discover" your genius while your Spotify plays stay at zero? In this solo episode, Ervin Besana breaks down the 5 hard truths he learned while navigating the F... more
The Season 3 Premiere is here. Sa pagbubukas ng bagong season, hindi tayo magsisimula sa mababaw. Kasama natin si Louie Jay Owa Velasco. Frontman ng EnjointPH, lead guitarist ng The Chongkeys, and brand ambassador ng Vans at Tribal Gear. Sa loob ng 1... more
In this episode, Ervin Besana reviews the new single 'Sampung Hakbang' by the band @OffToAurora . He discusses the technical aspects of the song, its nostalgic influences from the 90s and early 2000s, and provides a critical analysis of its lyrics a... more
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #126 |








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