Jay Taruc

Journalist — Marikina City

01Profile

A Jay Taruc Photo

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Jay Taruc. Marikina City, Philippines.

What do you do?
Iʼm a journalist. I have been a documentarian for 20 years and I currently produce and host my own show. Itʼs a motorcycle-oriented TV show.

Describe your style in three words?
Rugged motorcycle-friendly.

What music defines the teenage you?
Combination of post-punk and '70s rock.

A British musician or someone who inspires you?
Jerry Dammers. Johnny Lydon. Damon Albarn.

What was the last piece of music you bought?
The newest album by The Damned called 'Evil Spirits'.

04Playlist Notes

What was the first song you played on repeat?
'Walk On The Wild Side' by Lou Reed.

A song from your favourite album?
'(Dawning Of A) New Era' by The Specials.

A song you wished you had written?
'Beast of Burden' by The Rolling Stones.

The best love song of all time?
'I Never Cry' by Alice Cooper.

Whatʼs the best song to end an all-nighter?
'Every Little Bit Hurts' by Brenda Holloway.

The best song to bring people together?
'Doesnʼt Make It Alright' by The Specials.

A song you like that people wouldnʼt expect?
'Dreams' by Van Halen.

Any new artists youʼre listening to right now?
Not too new, but digginʼ Sugarmen. Saw them live a couple of years ago.

03Interview

Name, where are you from?
Jay Taruc. Marikina City, Philippines.

What do you do?
Iʼm a journalist. I have been a documentarian for 20 years and I currently produce and host my own show. Itʼs a motorcycle-oriented TV show.

Describe your style in three words?
Rugged motorcycle-friendly.

What music defines the teenage you?
Combination of post-punk and '70s rock.

A British musician or someone who inspires you?
Jerry Dammers. Johnny Lydon. Damon Albarn.

What was the last piece of music you bought?
The newest album by The Damned called 'Evil Spirits'.

04Playlist Notes

What was the first song you played on repeat?
'Walk On The Wild Side' by Lou Reed.

A song from your favourite album?
'(Dawning Of A) New Era' by The Specials.

A song you wished you had written?
'Beast of Burden' by The Rolling Stones.

The best love song of all time?
'I Never Cry' by Alice Cooper.

Whatʼs the best song to end an all-nighter?
'Every Little Bit Hurts' by Brenda Holloway.

The best song to bring people together?
'Doesnʼt Make It Alright' by The Specials.

A song you like that people wouldnʼt expect?
'Dreams' by Van Halen.

Any new artists youʼre listening to right now?
Not too new, but digginʼ Sugarmen. Saw them live a couple of years ago.

 

05Videos

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