Cover Toti Dalmacion at Nokal (Photo by Gabriel Villareal, courtesy of Nokal)
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In the Nineties, Toti Dalmacion opened Groove Nation: a record store that grew into a community of like-minded folk seeking unconventional sound. Soon after, he hosted a series of raves held anywhere from food courts to the National Library. Known as Consortium, it is often hailed as the country’s first proper rave.
“Almost all Consortium nights were memorable to me,” says Dalmacion, one of its resident DJs. He still considers those unfettered nights spinning vinyl in off-the-wall venues unforgettable. “Most especially The French Connection one with Laurent Garnier, who’s probably, hands down, my favourite DJ,” he continues.
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Then, Dalmacion established Terno Recordings, which would later house studio albums by celebrated names like Radioactive Sago Project, discover homegrown talents like UDD, and even release titles from international acts. He also runs ThisIsPop record store, which proudly forewarns its guests: “We buy, sell, trade and judge you.”
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Above Toti Dalmacion at Nokal (Photo by Gabriel Villareal, courtesy of Nokal)
Toti Dalmacion at Nokal (Photo by Gabriel Villareal, courtesy of Nokal)
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Dalmacion is a discerning listener with selective taste, but his love for music is sincere. Nephew to Rene and Dennis Garcia of Hotdog fame, Dalmacion was raised with the music his parents and titos would listen to. “[Eventually] I found my own my own path,” he recounts.
Get a glimpse of the tracks Dalmacion has on repeat, here:
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Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
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As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
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