Pedicab is a Filipino

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group based in

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formed in 2004.

History

Pedicab is composed of Diego Mapa ("Daddy Maps") on lead vocals and synths,

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("Sugar Raims") on synth bass and percussion, Mike Dizon ("Masterbeat") on drums and percussion, Jason Caballa ("J.Sonic") on guitar, and RA Rivera ("Just Toni") on synths, sampler, and percussion. The band formed in August 2004 and played their first gig in September that year. In 2005, the band released their self-produced debut album entitled ''Tugish Takish'' under Vicor Music. Recorded in four days at Sound Creation Studios, ''Tugish Takish'' contains ten tracks, including the singles "Dizzy Boy," "Dito Tayo Sa Dilim," "Konti Na Lang," and "Bleached Streaks," with videos directed by RA Rivera. The band capped off the year by earning nominations for Album of the Year and Best New Artist at the

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Rock Awards, winning in the latter category. A home demo entitled "Pa-Experience" was written for the compilation ''Rock Against The Round: Musicians Against The WTO'' in 2005. (A full band recording of the song was retitled "Pa-Taste" and appeared on the band's second album.) In December of that year, Pedicab performed in a street concert in Hong Kong (along with Noel Cabangon and the Radioactive Sago Project) organized by various Filipino NGOs in protest against the World Trade Organization. In July 2006, when the WTO reconvened in Geneva, Switzerland, the band flew there to perform as well. In 2007, Pedicab recorded a version of the VST and Company classic "Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko," which was included in the "Manila Sound" tribute compilation ''Hopia Mani Popcorn 2: The Best Of Manila Sound,'' released under Viva Records. The group signed a recording deal with MCA Music for their second album, ''Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter,'' released in 2008. Produced by the band with assistance from

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and Mong Alcaraz, the album is a progression from the raw, dance-punk sound of their first record, with more varied beats and grooves, multiple guitar tracks, samples, and melodic (i.e. sung) vocals. The video for the carrier single "Ang Pusa Mo" was again directed by RA Rivera, and featured the band members being physically abused by beautiful women, including cosplay sisters

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and Ashley Gosiengfiao, current TV5 news anchor Shawn Yao, fashion blogger Tricia Gosingtian, and others. It won the Favorite Rock Video award at the 2009

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. In March 2009, the band performed in

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for the annual

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, sharing the stage with Thai indie-pop quintet 15th Scenery and Chinese new wavers New Pants. In 2012, Pedicab released ''Kaya Mo Mag-Sando?,'' a six-track EP with the singles "Otomatik" and "Insekto." The EP showcases an even more evolved sound from the previous record, with several songs featuring acoustic guitars, various percussion instruments, and even more samples. That same year, the band contributed a new song, "Ubusan ng Lahi," recorded live for the soundtrack of the

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-directed feature-length film and 2012

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Festival entry, ''Ang Nawawala.'' The band also appeared in the movie as themselves, performing the song live. The ''Ang Nawawalang Soundtrack'' was released on vinyl in 2013. In 2013, Pedicab wrote and recorded "Ang Dakilang Duwag Ng Katipunan" for the

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and

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production, ''Rock Supremo,'' a ballet performance about the life of Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio, set to original music contributed by Filipino rock acts, including Ebe Dancel,

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, Peryodiko, Peso Movement,

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, and others. The show ran for eight dates in September 2013. In 2014, Pedicab performed at the P-Fest UK in Leeds and London, United Kingdom together with Top Junk, Kate Torralba, Squid 9, The Diegos,

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and Yano, as well as UK-based Filipino bands. The band spent most of 2015 writing new songs and are getting ready to go into the studio to record a new album in 2016.

Members

*Diego Mapa (

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guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected stri ...

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) *Jason Caballa (

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backing vocals A backing vocalist is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. A backing vocalist may also sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist's entry or to sing a counter-melody. Backing vocalists are use ...

) *

(

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/backing vocals) *Mike Dizon (

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) *RA Rivera (

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/ programming/ mixing/keyboard synths/percussion/backing vocals)

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Tugish Takish'' (2005; Vicor Records) *'' Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter'' (2008; MCA Music, Inc.) *''Kaya Mo Mag-Sando?'' (2012; MCA Music, Inc.) *''Remuda Triangle'' (2017; Soupstar Music)

Compilations

*"Pa-Experience," ''Rock Against The Round: Musicians Against The WTO'' (2005; independent) *"Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko" (VST and Company cover), ''Hopia Mani Popcorn 2: The Best Of Manila Sound'' (2007; Viva Records) *"Sakto Sa Pasko," ''Sakto Sa Pasko'' (2008; Soupstar Music) *"Ubusan Ng Lahi," ''Ang Nawawalang Soundtrack'' (2012; Indie Pop Records) *"Ang Dakilang Duwag Ng Katipunan," ''Rock Supremo'' (2013; Rock Ed Philippines/Ballet Philippines)

Singles

*"Dizzy Boy" *"Dito Tayo sa Dilim" *"Konti Na Lang" *"Bleached Streaks" *"Ang Pusa Mo" *"FX" *"Simulan Mo Na" *"Otomatik" *"Insekto" *"What's The Algorithm?"

Awards

References

{{Authority control Filipino rock music groups Alternative dance musical groups Electronic rock musical groups Musical groups from Manila MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) artists Musical groups established in 2004