Gig-a-bytes is maintained by Cris Garcimo (aka Blend:er). He creates music using vintage synths, computers and children's toys. He also incorporates field recordings and found sounds in his works and performances. His music has appeared in Mood Swing Theater (2004), released by Kittenwhip Compilation, Atlanta, U.S.A. One of his tracks was chosen for S.A.B.A.W. Anthology CD (2006) – the first anthology of sound art, electronic, and experimental music in the Philippines. He has also collaborated, both live performances and studio/remix projects, with musicians and sound artists from E.X.I.S.T., S.A.B.A.W., Media Arts Manila and Electronica Manila Collective. He has performed in several music and sound events/festivals such as Media Arts Manila's Field Trip (Green Papaya Arts Project), Asia-Europe New Media Arts Symposium (ASEUM 09), Fete Dela Wasaque (2009) Tupada Action and Media Arts (TAMA 09) and Fete Dela WSK (2010, with E.X.I.S.T). He lives in Cavite, Philippines with his wife and son. E-mail: csgarcimo@gmail.com