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Ball of Wax 70 Songs: Nic Masangkay – “Star”

Nic Masangkay‘s contribution to Ball of Wax 70 is a compelling slice of dark electronic pop that plumbs the depths of heartbreak and lost love, and returns to the surface as a gleaming star. As Nic pivots seamlessly between the floating … Continue reading

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Check Out This Song: Nic Masangkay – “Mothers”

New music from Nic Masangkay is always a reason to celebrate (you might remember their track “Diaspora Lover” from Ball of Wax 55, or their cover of Moe Provencher’s “Like Moon River” from #59) , and their newest single “Mothers” … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 59 Songs: Nic Masangkay – “Like Moon River”

I have not heard Moe Provencher’s original version of “Like Moon River.” You probably haven’t either. In fact, it may well be that only Moe and Nic Masangkay have had that pleasure. You see, Nic and Moe went the extra … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 59 Songs: Levi Fuller and the Library – “Forever” (Feat. Amanda Winterhalter)

Here’s the challenge: you want to cover an electro-R&B song with confessionally soulful vocals and gentle synth touches. Where to begin? How will you interpret it in a way that retains the elegance of the original but has your own … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 59: Covers! 2/21 at Lo-Fi

Ball of Wax 59: Covers with Frames in Motion, Amanda Winterhalter, Sam Russell, Medejin, Annie Ford, Nic Masangkay, and Levi Fuller & the Library Friday, February 21, 8pm Lo-Fi Performance Gallery, 429 Eastlake Ave. E Ball of Wax 59 CD … Continue reading

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Album Review: Nic Masangkay – DARK AT DUSK: The Final Suicide

Nic Masangkay – DARK AT DUSK: The Final Suicide (2019, self-released) Exclusive Ball of Wax preview link! Nic Masangkay’s DARK AT DUSK: The Final Suicide tells the story of how one might create something deeply strong and beautiful out of … Continue reading

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Ball of Wax 55 Songs: Nic Masangkay – “Diaspora Lover (feat. Guayaba)”

It’s easy to think that Nic Masangkay’s strength is their chops when it comes to mixing and composing, and yet time after time, their voice surprises with its strength and emotion. The content of the lyrics on “Diaspora Lover” are … Continue reading

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