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Parokya Ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar (lit: Edgar's Parish) is a Filipino band formed in 1993. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres. Parokya ni Edgar has been referred to by local media outlets and numerous award-giving bodies as "Pambansang Banda ng Pilipinas" ("''The National Band of the Philippines''"). Despite having "Edgar" in the band's name, none of the members are named Edgar. History Formation and early years Originally named Comic Relief, the band's initial members were a group of high school students composed of vocalists Chito Miranda, Jeric Estaco, and Vinci Montaner, along with guitarists Mikko Yap and Gab Chee Kee, all hailing from Ateneo de Manila University. They were regulars in after-school jam sessions, before performing an opening number for an Eraserheads concert. This served as their break in the music industry and prompted them to ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City
Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the List of presidents of the Philippines, second president of the Philippines. The city was intended to be the Capital of the Philippines, national capital of the Philippines that would replace Manila, as the latter was suffering from overcrowding, lack of housing, poor sanitation, and traffic congestion. To create Quezon City, several barrios were carved out from the towns of Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan and Pasig, in addition to the eight vast estates the Philippine government purchased for this purpose. It was officially proclaimed as the national capital on October 12, 1949, and several government departments and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999. History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab. As of April 2008, they had released four albums, ''Popcorn'', ''Press to Play'' and ''Todo Combo''. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on ''RoK On! Music'' inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, '' Kami nAPO Muna''. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti". They released the album ''This Year'' under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Paroky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sponge Cola
Sponge Cola (sometimes spelled Spongecola) is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002. The band is composed of Yael Yuzon on vocals and guitars, Gosh Dilay on bass, Armo Armovit on guitars and drummer Tedmark Cruz. One of the most popular rock bands in the Philippines, Sponge Cola has produced a number of hit songs, including "Jeepney", "KLSP", "Gemini", "Bitiw", "Tuliro", "Di Na Mababawi", "Tambay", "Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay", and "XGF". The band's debut album, ''Palabas'', was released in 2004. It was followed by ''Transit'' (2006) and ''Sponge Cola'' (2008), the latter of which was the last to feature their original drummer Chris Cantada. The band has released a total of seven albums to date, as well as several extended plays (EPs). Their eighth full-length album, ''Classic'', is set to be released in 2022. Formation and early years The band formed between 1998 and 2002. Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon and Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay, both from Ateneo de Manila High School, met through the school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben&Ben
Ben&Ben (formerly known as The Benjamins) are a folk pop band in the Philippines. Formed in 2015, the band have since been known for their popular hits that include "Pagtingin" and " Lifetime", among others. One of the most popular acts in the Philippines, they have been ranked as the most-streamed Filipino artist on Spotify for two straight years, specifically in 2020 and 2021. They have won several awards, including multiple Awit Awards, Myx Awards, and Wish Awards. Their debut studio album '' Limasawa Street'' was certified 4× platinum in the Philippines by PARI after earning 60,000 copy sales. Band members Current members * Paolo Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar * Miguel Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar * Poch Barretto – lead guitar, backing vocals * Jam Villanueva – drums * Agnes Reoma – bass * Andrew de Pano – percussion, backing vocals * Toni Muñoz – percussion, lead vocals * Keifer Cabugao – violin, vocals * Patricia Lasat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gracenote (band)
Gracenote is a Filipino electropop rock band currently composed of Eunice Jorge (vocals, keyboards, violin), Jazz Jorge (bass), EJ Pichay (drums) and Tatsi Jamnague (guitars). They are known for their cover of Stevie B's "When I Dream About You". The single "Minsan Lang Naman" brought them success in the mainstream. They participated in ''Coke Studio'' Season 1 with Raymond "Abra" Abracosa, making the song "Stargazer" and covering Abracosa's "Ilusyon". History Members of Gracenote met at St. Scholastica's College Manila. As with many bands, they started with small gigs. They entered a number of band competitions, and were named first runner-up at the Sing for Cancer Battle of the Bands 2008, finalist in Nescafe Soundskool 2008, and Grand Champion in DZUP: College Collision 2009. In 2009 the band's bass player Rico Cristobal left and was replaced by Jazz Jorge. Their 8-track album ''First Movement'', produced by 6cyclemind’s Rye Sarmiento, with carrier single “Minsan Lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Autotelic (band)
Autotelic is a Filipino indie-alternative rock band in Manila, Philippines. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Josh Villena (guitars and vocals), Neil Tin (guitars), EJ Edralin (synth), Timothy “Pabs” Vargas (bass guitars), and Gep Macadaeg (drums). The band is currently signed with independent record label Nemesis Music Group, and major record label MCA Music. History Autotelic started when Neil Tin, the band’s guitarist, spoke to Josh Villena. Villena is the band’s composer, lead vocalist, and guitarist. The band, which then consisted of Villena, Tin, Pabs Villegas (bassist), and Gep Macadaeg (drummer), who first met at a fast-food court. That is where they started to make music on a synthesis of Japanese and alternative rock and dance music. Eventually, Eric Tubon, the keyboardist joined the band. He is also with the progressive rock band Fuseboxx. Then later, singer-songwriter Kai Honasan replaced Tubon as their keyboard player, while EJ Edralin later joined t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abra (rapper)
Raymond Abracosa (born December 2, 1990), better known as Abra, is a Filipino rapper, hip hop recording artist and occasional actor. He gained mainstream popularity with his song "Gayuma". When the video reached more than 26 million views on YouTube, it was hailed as the highest number generated by any local artist. Before that, he is a well-known battle emcee in the FlipTop Battle League. Career His career started as a member of Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets (LDP) in 2010. He joined the Fliptop Battle League as Abra. They released their independent debut album ''The Project'' in 2009 and had their first major concert at the legendary Music Museum in 2010. LDP was awarded Best Urban Group at both the 2010 and 2011 Urban Music Awards, among other nominations. In 2011, LDP was granted TV air time on myx for the music video of their song "Here to Own It", which was able to enter the charts. He is also a major icon in the Fliptop battle league as well as a co-host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jose Mari Chan
Jose Mari Lim Chan (; born March 11, 1945) is a Filipino singer, TV host, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. He is currently chairman and CEO of Binalbagan Isabela Sugar Company, Inc. (BISCOM) in Negros Occidental and A. Chan Sugar Corporation. He is also the chairman and president of Signature Music, Inc. Awarded in 1974 as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines. He received a Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Philippine Association of the Recording Industry and The Metro Pop Foundation. Recipient of the first ever ABS-CBN "ELITE Platinum Award" in 2005 and a recipient of the 2006 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award For Excellence. Early life Jose Mari Lim Chan was born on March 11, 1945, in Iloilo City and was the first-born child of Antonio Chan and Florencia Lim. His father was an immigrant from Fujian, China who came to the Philippines at age 13 and started a sugar trading company in Bacolod. Chan's mother was the only child of a Chinese-Filipino cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noel Cabangon
Noel Gadiano Cabangon (born December 25, 1963) is a Filipino folk singer and composer, known for composing socially-relevant songs. In 1987, he formed the group ''Buklod'' together with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto. Early life Noel Gadiano Cabangon was born on December 25, 1963, in the town of Rosario, La Union. At the age of ten, he began his musical career and learned to play the guitar that he borrowed from a neighbor. He made a name for himself in the local music scene in 1982 beginning in little-known folk houses and bars. Music career In 1987, he formed the group ''Buklod'' together with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto. They produced three albums: ''Bukid at Buhay, Tatsulok,'' and ''Sa Kandungan ng Kalikasan''. The band wrote and performed songs about the environment, human rights, and politics. After the group disbanded, Noel Cabangon went on to record six solo albums; perform solo at music bars and private events; compose songs for the movies and for other artists; and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotdog (band)
Hotdog, currently performing as Sound of Manila, is a Filipino band formed by brothers Dennis and Rene Garcia that achieved fame in the Philippines during the mid-1970s. Their first album, ''Unang Kagat,'' was released in 1974 by Villar Records. The album led to the 1975 movie of the same name, also starring the band. The band was credited by local journalists as a major influence on and leading exponent of the Manila Sound, a musical genre popular during that period. History The original band members included Dennis Garcia, Lorrie Ilustre, Rene Garcia, and Ramon Torralba, who were buddies at La Salle Green Hills. The brothers Dennis and Rene Garcia were members of Redfox, a mainstay band which performed at Third Eye in Manila. They eventually formed the new band which they named Hotdog and invited Ella del Rosario of Assumption Convent as their female solo vocalist. At a time when Filipino music was hardly favored and practically in limbo, the band springboarded Filipino musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ChicoSci
Chicosci (officially stylized as ChicoSci) is a Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is currently composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Eco del Rio and Victor Guison. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis of experimentation from nu metal and rap metal to pop punk, post-hardcore and emo. Background Formation and early days ChicoSci (previously ''Chico Science'') was originally composed of Miguel "Miggy" Chavez, Miguel "Mong" Alcaraz, Carlos "Calde" Calderon, and Joel Salvador from the Ateneo de Manila University. They later recruited guitarist Sonny Baquisal, long-time friend Eugene "Yug" Esquivias, and turntablist Bboy Garcia to solidify the songwriting process. The band won an inter-school Battle of the Bands and spent the prize money recording a demo – an investment that landed them a two-album record deal with EMI Philippines as A&R'ed by three executives for the EMI Local Label Bob Guzman, Larry Chua, and Darrell James Laxamana. The b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitchie Nadal
Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal-López (born September 16, 1980) is a Filipina singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Her popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin". Her debut self-titled album ''Kitchie Nadal'' debuted at number 4 on the Philippine Albums Chart, and after a year end the album climbed up at number 1 with growing sales the album was certified 7×Platinum by PARI with sales of 214,800 physical CD album copies in the Philippines. In support of the United Nations Millennium Campaign, Nadal and 26 other Filipino artists contributed to the album entitled ''Tayo Tayo Rin Sa 2015 - Sing the Songs. Find your Voice. Change the World. It's your Choice'', released by the United Nations (in the Philippines). Early life Nadal is an alumna of St. Scholastica's College, Manila. She also completed a double degree maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
