A friend took me out to a lounge in Makati for some drinks and music. Local bands are a staple here, making the nightlife a lot different from LA. We went to an event organized by MusikLokal, an online community that promotes talent all over the city. I have to give it up to the band I saw - Out of Body Special. The mix of rock, soul, jazz, R&B, and Latin has earned them title of one of the five Asian acts to watch in 2008. I heard why.