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Pop Machine The Album
''Pop Machine the Album: A Collective of Artists Turning Heads This 2020'' is the third tribute album to the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads. It was released on June 12, 2020 by Noisemakers. The album features covers of Eraserheads songs as performed by Filipino artists, which were gradually released throughout late 2019 and early 2020. The title comes from the song “Pop Machine” from the band’s sixth album ''Natin99'' (1999). Content Leanne and Naara shared their experience covering " Alapaap" in an interview with Bandwagon Asia. "One of the really exciting things that we got to do for this track was the vocals," they said. "We just went crazy with it. It helped us get into this carefree mindset that is the very essence of this song." According to Lola Amour bassist Raymond King, his band's cover of "Shake Yer Head" was inspired by the song "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" by Stevie Wonder. For her cover of "Huwag Kang Matakot", Reese Lansangan Maria T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alapaap
"Alapaap" () is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads from their second album ''Circus'' (1994). Music and lyrics Along with other Philippine rock songs at the time such as "Iskolar ng Bayan" by Yano and "Laklak" by Teeth, "Alapaap" became a subject of controversy due to its suggestive lyrics, which Senator Tito Sotto saw as promoting drug use. Sotto, who was a member of the Citizens' Drug Watch, called for the song to be banned from radio in August 1995. The band responded with a letter to the senator stating that it was a misinterpretation and that the song was their "ode to freedom", not drug abuse. "That is freedom of expression," stated writer Ely Buendia. "''Gusto ko lang kumawala sa problema sa mundo, gusto ko lang lumaya'' (I just wanted to get out of the world's problems, I wanted to be free)." They also personally met with the senator, vowing to join the Junior DrugWatch for an anti-drug campaign. In a 2012 ''Esquire'' article, Buendia confirmed th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsan (Eraserheads Song)
"Minsan" (English: “Sometimes”) is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads from their second album ''Circus'' (1993). Composition The song is described as a nostalgic tune “fitting enough to be a graduation anthem”. Written by Ely Buendia, it mentions Kalayaan (translated as “freedom”), a dormitory building where he stayed while studying at UP Diliman. Buendia later debunked theories that the song was about his friendship with his bandmates in a podcast interview in 2021. “That song was actually about my actual friends — the friends that was with me during my stay at Kalayaan,” he said. His further comments that he was never close with his bandmates sparked online backlash, to which he responded: “The music is all that matters, have you forgotten about that, and who wrote most of it? Just sayin'.” Drummer Raimund Marasigan responded to Buendia's online comments by confirming that they only have a working relationship. “We would meet and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poorman's Grave
"Poorman’s Grave" is a song by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads from their third album ''Cutterpillow'' (1995). Composition The song was one of the first songs written by Ely Buendia before the ''Pop-U!'' demo tape. It was described as “dark, somber, and morbid” set to an “uppity beat” with rockabilly elements. The band was not able to record the song due to its dark subject matter prior to ''Cutterpillow''. “''Dehins siya bagay sa dalawang naunang albums'' in terms of sound and messages ''na gusto naming i-impart'' (It did not fit in our first two albums in terms of sound and messages that we wanted to impart),” said bassist Buddy Zabala. Buendia wrote the song about his father. He later regarded it as a song he is proud of writing in a 2012 ''Esquire'' article: “It came out from a real desire to express something that I felt at that time—which was, to put it bluntly, father issues, and not having the freedom of doing what you want at that age. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyang
''Ultraelectromagneticpop!'' is the debut studio album by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads, first released on July 1, 1993 by BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. It was produced by the band (credited as “Dem”) and Ed Formoso. Eraserheads formed in 1989 at University of the Philippines Diliman and signed a recording contract with BMG in 1992. They recorded ''Ultraelectromagneticpop!'' from July 1992 to April 1993. The recording was hampered by several reasons such as frequent brownouts and Formoso leaving the studio for undisclosed reasons. The album spawned hit singles such as " Ligaya”, “ Toyang”, and “Pare Ko”, best known for its explicit lyrics. It is often credited with revitalizing the alternative rock genre in the Philippines during the 1990s. Background The members of Eraserheads met while attending University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. They formed a band in 1989 and named themselves Eraserheads, a nod to the David Lynch film ''E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ƎRASERHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino rock band formed in Quezon City in 1989. The band consists of lead singer and primary songwriter Ely Buendia, guitarist Marcus Adoro, bassist Buddy Zabala, and drummer Raimund Marasigan. Hailed as “the Beatles of the Philippines”, they are regarded as one of the most influential and successful bands in the country. The band released their debut album, '' Ultraelectromagneticpop!'', in 1993, to critical acclaim and strong sales. Followed by ''Circus'' (1994) and ''Cutterpillow'' (1995), the band ushered in a second wave of Philippine rock bands in the 1990s. They also received MTV Asia’s Viewers Choice Award at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, the only Philippine artist to have received the award before the conception of the MTV Asia Awards. After releasing the Christmas concept album ''Fruitcake'' (1996), Eraserheads experimented with electronic and art rock styles for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natin99
''Natin99'' is the sixth studio album by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads, released on May 18, 1999 by BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc. The album was recorded in a nonlinear approach, with the members recording their individual parts separately and mixing them together in the studio. It also had significant writing contributions from members other than chief songwriter Ely Buendia, who wrote the promotional singles “Maselang Bahaghari” and “Huwag Kang Matakot”. Background The band previously released their fifth studio album '' Sticker Happy'' (1997). They toured the country as well as the United States to promote the album. In 1998, they released the compilation album '' Aloha Milkyway'' for the Southeast Asian market. They toured in Singapore in September 1998 and Australia in April 1999 to promote the record.LIPS, Inc. & De Guzman, L"Basic Eheads Information" ''Eraserheads Database'', n.d. Accessed last February 11, 2007. Buendia reflected on the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lola Amour
Lola Amour is a Filipino rock band formed in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines in 2013. The band consists of Pio Dumayas on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, David Yuhico on background vocals and keyboards, Manu Dumayas (who had previously served as a session musician for the band from 2017 to 2024) on bass, trumpet, and backing vocals, Zoe Gonzales on lead guitar, Angelo Mesina on trumpets, Jeff Abueg on saxophone and backing vocals, and Raffy Perez on drums. They dabble in the genres of modern rock, funk, and pop. History Formation (2013–2016) Lola Amour was formed in Muntinlupa from two rival bands, "Sinigang Na Baboy" (Pio Dumayas on vocals, Renzo Santos on drums, Joxx Perez on bass, Mico Fernandez on guitar) and "Decaf" (Raymond King on bass, Zoe Gonzalez on guitar, Martin Kim on vocals and Angelo Mesina on drums), comprising students from the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ). While the two bands always competed against each other in the annual school battle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" is a soul song, by American musician Stevie Wonder, released in June 1970 as a single on Motown's Tamla label. It spent six weeks at number one on the U.S. R&B chart and peaked at number three on the U.S. Pop chart. In the same year, the song was also released on the album '' Signed, Sealed & Delivered''. The song was arranged by Paul Riser and features an electric sitar played by Eddie "Chank" Willis. In the lyrics, the singer has left his girlfriend but realizes it was a mistake. "I've done a lot of foolish things that I really didn't mean." Now he has returned, making the commitment that he's back, similar to a special delivery package from the post office, "signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours." The song was a series of firsts for the 20-year-old Wonder: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" was the first single Wonder produced on his own, and was also the first to feature his female backup singing group composed of Lynda Tuck ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris (; Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Wonder is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, R&B, Pop music, pop, Soul music, soul, Gospel music, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of contemporary R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LP record, LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Visual impairment, Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reese Lansangan
Maria Therese "Reese" Lansangan (born October 16, 1990) is a Filipino musician, singer-songwriter, visual artist, graphic designer, fashion designer, and published author. She is best known for her 2015 debut album ''Arigato, Internet!'', and for being half of the indie duo Reese and Vica. 2013 Elements National Music Camp In 2013, she was accepted into the Philippines' highly esteemed Elements National Music Camp, where she was mentored by the likes of Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala and Noel Cabangon, among others. "Arigato, Internet!", 2015 & 2016 On December 6, 2015, Lansangan launched her debut album called "Arigato, Internet!" at Green Sun, Makati. The album, being her way of thanking the Internet, consists of 11 songs, which were written and produced by herself, with help from some friends. A year after, Lansangan announced that the album would have a limited edition reissue, having 7 bonus songs in collaboration with other local artists. The repackaged album was launched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh, Flamingo!
Oh, Flamingo! is a Filipino indie rock band from Manila, formed in 2013. The band consists of Howard Luistro (vocals, guitar), Billie Dela Paz (vocals, bass), Pappu de Leon (guitar), and Pat Sarabia (drums). The band released their debut self-titled EP in November 2015. They were the winners of Wanderland's pre-event band competition Wanderband in 2015, and performed at Wanderland Festival in 2016. They released their sophomore EP, Volumes, in 2020. Originally signed under indie label Wide Eyed Records Manila, the band is currently signed under Sony Music Philippines, a division of Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment (SME), commonly known as Sony Music, is an American multinational music company owned by Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corporation. It is the recording division of Sony Music Group, with the other half being the .... Members Current Members * Howard Luistro - vocals, guitar * Billie Dela Paz - vocals, bass * Pappu de Leon - guitar * Pat Sarabia - dru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munimuni
Munimuni is a Filipino indie folk band from Quezon City, Philippines. The band currently consists of Adj Jiao (guitar, vocals), John Owen Castro (flute, vocals), Jolo Ferrer (bass), Josh Tumaliuan (drums), and Ben Ayes (guitar). History Formation (2012-2013) Munimuni was formed in UP Diliman, where TJ de Ocampo met Adj Jiao who was, at that time, doing a musical project with Red Calayan. They figured out that they had similar tastes in music, so they started writing and arranging songs together. A year after their start, de Ocampo was sent to Japan as an exchange student, and the band added John Owen Castro as the band's session keyboardist. Munimuni kept on doing gigs while de Ocampo was away. ''Simula'' EP (2017) In 2017, Munimuni released their debut EP titled ''Simula''. The EP featured the songs "Sa Hindi Pag-alala", "Sa'yo", and "Marilag". ''Kulayan Natin'' (2019) Two years after releasing their debut EP, Munimuni finally released their debut album. Titled ''Kulayan Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
